Region of Waterloo Archives

Identity area

Identifier

ON00247

Authorized form of name

Region of Waterloo Archives

Parallel form(s) of name

    Other form(s) of name

    • Region of Waterloo Archives

    Type

    • Government

    Contact area

    Charlotte Woodley Primary contact

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    Address

    Street address

    20 Weber Street East, 1st Floor

    Locality

    Kitchener

    Region

    Ontario

    Country name

    Canada

    Postal code

    N2H 1C3

    Telephone

    519-575-4400 ext. 3511

    Fax

    519-575-4481

    Email

    Note

    Description area

    History

    The Archives was established to acquire and preserve archival records of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, to facilitate access to the records, and to support the development of the archival community in the Region, in 1990.

    Geographical and cultural context

    Mandates/Sources of authority

    The Archives Policy 7.1 was approved by Regional Council in 1990 and revised in 2006.

    Administrative structure

    Records management and collecting policies

    The Region of Waterloo Archives exists to a) to acquire, appraise and preserve records that document the functions and activities of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and any corporation, institution, board, commission, association, government body or individual related to the functions and activities of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo; b) to arrange, describe and facilitate access to these records; c) to accept donations of records; d) to promote the heritage of the Waterloo Region; and e) to support the development of the overall archival community in the Waterloo Region.

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    Finding aids, guides and publications

    Search our descriptive database at http://row.minisisinc.com/.

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    Opening times

    Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm and evenings by appointment. The Archives is closed on all weekends and holidays.

    Access conditions and requirements

    Accessibility

    Services area

    Research services

    The Archives provides assistance to researchers by email, phone, fax, mail or in the research room by appointment. The Archivist is available to discuss research topics, provide possible archival sources, give instruction in the use of finding aids, and provide information on the preservation of records and archival practices.

    Reproduction services

    There are fees for photocopies, microfilm copies, copies of photographs, and for providing detailed assistance with research enquiries.

    Photocopies/printouts - $0.20/page
    CD-ROMS or equivalent media - $10.00 each
    Long-distance Research Service - $7.50/15 minutes

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        Maintenance notes

        This institution is no longer a member of the Archives Association of Ontario. Their Archeion profile may be outdated.

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