Where-to-Look Index
The Where-to-Look is a major reference tool in Local History & Archives. The "Where-to-Look" has been in existence in the Hamilton Public Library since the 1930s. This is a unique catalogue of subject index cards telling customers 'where to look' to find the information that they are interested in researching. Library staff has indexed books, periodicals, newspapers, archives and many other sources since the original "Where-to-Look" was started. The information contained within this resource is amazing. This resource is constantly being updated and currently contains well over 250,000 citations to information concerning people, events, buildings, companies, churches, etc. all relating to Hamilton and the surrounding area. There is a project on-going in Local History & Archives to digitize this resource and make it available on-line.
