Archives of Ontario - New Location, New Hours
There are concerns in the research community about the reduction in the hours of operation of the Archives of Ontario, namely:
1. Prior to the move, the AO Reading room (with microfilm collection) was open during the day and also from 5 pm to 10 pm Monday -Friday, and Saturday 10-5.
2. Now the AO is open only 9-5 Monday to Friday. Security is an issue of their concern. . Also the have moved and not everything is 'unpacked'. The NEW location will cause researchers to revise the AO visit Strategies.
A suggestion:
If you wish to state your opinion, emails are welcome. Send to Susan McIntosh at the Archives of Ontario. susan.mcintosh@ontario.ca
The AO can better accommodate clients needs and new research patterns with this kind of feedback. Tell AO when you need/want to do your research.
More flies are caught with a drop of honey than with a barrel of vinegar. ... Danish Proverb.
I had not realized about the hours - unfortunately this means that to visit the Archives in the future I would have to take a day off work. I'm quite saddened by this and hope it can be remedied.
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