Library Services

On this page: About the Library Collection, Requesting Materials, and Research/Reference Services

About the Library Collection

The ATA Library is an extensive collection of books, periodicals, videos and other materials focusing on educational research and professional development for teachers. Library services and materials are available in both French and English. The online Library Catalogue contains a complete listing of resources available from the library.

Only members of the ATA may borrow materials. Because the collection is limited, videos are available to active and associate members only.

Print items are loaned by mail (return postage prepaid) for a period of one month. Videos are loaned for a period of one week and are sent by courier. Because they are in high demand, videos should be reserved well in advance of when they are required.

Our paper periodicals can only be used in-house and are not available for borrowing. However, the library subscribes to two online databases containing full-text journal articles.

Requesting Materials

Via the Internet: To reserve materials via the Internet, you must meet the following criteria:

Be an active or student member of the ATA.
Have a valid User Number, which you can obtain by filling out and submitting a Library User Application Form. Your User Number will be e-mailed to you, usually within one business day.
Ensure that the library has your current mailing address. If your contact information has changed since you last used the library, fill out and submit a Change of Address Form.

To place a reserve, search the library catalogue to find the materials you would like to borrow. Click the reserve button and follow the instructions. Note that you must reserve each item separately.

By Telephone or Fax: Requests for one or two items may be placed by telephoning the library at 447-9400 (in Edmonton) or 1-800-232-7208 (elsewhere in Alberta), by fax to (780) 455-6481 or by email to library@ata.ab.ca.

When ordering materials by e-mail, telephone, or fax be sure to include the following information:

Your first and last name.
Your current mailing address and postal code.
Your home and school phone numbers (including area code).
The titles and call numbers (or a detailed description) of the items you would like to borrow.

Research/Reference Services

Our expert library staff provide comprehensive research and reference services on a variety of education topics in both French and English. To obtain assistance, e-mail the library at library@ata.ab.ca, telephone 1-800-232-7208 (447-9400 in Edmonton) or stop by in person. The library is located on the main floor of Barnett House, 11010 - 142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta.