the library and archives
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Library is for those interested in art for pleasure or serious research. Located on the first level of the Gallery it is the largest and most comprehensive art library between Toronto and Kingston. Library resources include art books, artist monographs, artists’ files, clipping books, Canadian exhibition catalogues, slides, auction catalogues and an extensive journal collection.
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Library CollectionThe library collection holds over 8000 titles in art history, criticisms and exhibition catalogues with the core of the collection focused on Canadian art and artists. |
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Artists’ FilesThe Artists’ Files, a file collection representing over 1500 artists, includes articles, photographs, correspondence, and interview transcripts. This resource supports research by students and professionals alike. |
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Archive CollectionPrimary source materials, including correspondence, photographs, and sketch books for Painters Eleven and other artists of local importance, can be studied in the library’s archives. |
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The Thomas Bouckley CollectionThe Thomas Bouckley Collection at The Robert McLaughlin Gallery consists of over 4000 prints and corresponding negatives. Of this number, 2283 photographs and negatives are catalogued and actively used for exhibitions and by the public for research of Oshawa and the surrounding area. |
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Exhibition CataloguesCatalogues published by The Robert McLaughlin Gallery of past and current exhibitions may be purchased through the Gallery Gift Shop or Library. |
Use of Resources
Open to the public for in-library use:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday & Friday by appointment only
Circulation of books and journals to Gallery members
Access to the archives and rare books
Loan of slides
Photocopying & scanning
Reference and research questions may be directed to Barb Duff, bduff@rmg.on.ca
Thomas Bouckley research questions may be directed to Sonya Jones, sjones@rmg.on.ca