The collection consists of books and other materials owned by the Orangeville Public Library. It is organized and catalogued for ease of use.

All of the materials in the collection are listed in the Library's computerized catalogue.

The Catalogue

The Catalogue is a list of items which are owned by the Library, organized in a specific way, offering descriptive information about the item, including author, subject, title, keywords, format (book, paperback, DVD movies, etc.) and the items availability.

The Library's catalogue is computerized, and can be searched at the Library using one of the Online Public Access Computers (OPACs), or from any computer with Internet access. When you search the catalogue, you are searching the entire collection. 

BiblioCommons - Your Online Library Catalogue Search Tool

Try searching the catalogue using BiblioCommons.

It has a user-friendly focus that makes finding titles fast, easy, and fun! In addition to all the usual great features of the regular online catalogue you can also:

• Enjoy a "virtual" trip to the library and browse through full-colour book covers
• Post your ratings, comments, and reviews about books, movies, and more
• Create booklists to keep track of what you've read, are reading, and make a list for "later"
• Share your likes and dislikes, and explore those of others
• Post your comments and lists on popular social media sites
• create a unique username (no more 14 digit barcode number to remember)

Learn more about searching the catalogue by referring to the Help section within BiblioCommons, or ask for a demonstration at the Information Desk. 

Item Type

The following types, or formats, of materials are available at the Orangeville Public Library. Some specialized materials are available only at specific locations.

Please note: Some materials are non-circulating, and are only available for use in-library, such as Ready Reference and Microfilm.

Audiobooks

An audiobook is a recording of a book read aloud, sometimes by the author, and sometimes by a professional actor. The library's collection of audiobooks includes a large selection of fiction and non-fiction audiobook titles available on CD and MP3 on CD formats. Learn a second language, listen to a great motivational speaker, or just rest your eyes, sit back and listen to a great story! We have audiobooks suitable for all ages.

Book Club in a Bag

The Book Club in a Bag collection is available to help book clubs by making it easier to find enough copies of a popular book club title for their members plus a discussion guide, tips, and forms – all for an extended loan period of 6 weeks, packed and ready to go! Book Club in a Bag kits are available for loan to registered book clubs.

Books

At the Orangeville Public Library, we have thousands of fiction and non-fiction print titles to choose from. There's something for everyone. The OPL Collection includes popular fiction, children's storybooks and board books, bestsellers, literary classics, English and French* language books, large print, multiple copies of high demand items, and much, much more.

* Please note: The collection includes French language books written for the following reading levels only: Junior fiction, Junior non-fiction, and Juvenile picture.

Fiction

Fiction material is catalogued and shelved according to the location; collection; item type; then alphabetically by the author's last name or, in some cases, by title.

Hardcover fiction titles have a call number which begins with "FIC."

Paperback fiction titles have a call number which begins with "PBK."

French language fiction titles have a call number beginning with "FR."

Non-fiction

Non-fiction material is catalogued and shelved using the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

Children's CD Kits

The Library has a fine selection of children's stories which include a book and an accompanying CD. A CD kit has a call number which starts with "KIT."

Digital Video Discs (DVDs)

The DVD collection includes a rich variety of recreational and educational material.

Don't forget to check out the Monday Night at the Movies DVD collection. Selected films featured at Orangeville's Monday Night at the Movies are purchased and/or donated to Library's DVD collection for all to enjoy.

Magazines

The Orangeville Public Library offers a variety of magazine titles to choose from, for all age groups. A limited number of back issues of some magazines are kept. A magazine (also referred to as a periodical) has a call number which starts with "MAG." Some magazines, such as Consumers Report, are classified as reference materials and do not circulate, and have a call number which begins with "REFMAG."

Maps

A variety of maps are available for use in the Library at the Mill Street branch. Ask at the Information desk.

Microfilm & Microfiche

The Orangeville Public Library has a digital microfilm reader/printer along with a collection of microfilm and microfiche available at the Mill Street location, available only for use in the Library. Microfilm reels each have a call number which starts with "MF."

Music Compact Discs (CDs) 

There is a large selection of music CDs to choose from, including Popular, Movie Soundtracks, Classical, Children's, Alternative, Jazz, Folk, Country, Rock and more. A music CD has a call number which starts with "CD."

Newspapers

The OPL Collection offers a variety of newspaper titles to choose from. A limited number of back issues of some newspapers are kept at the Mill St. location. These items are available for use in the library, and do not circulate. A newspaper has a call number which begins with "REFMAG."

You can also view past issues of the Orangeville Banner and Orangeville Sun newspapers on microfilm. For more information see Microfilm & Microfiche.

Ready Reference

Ready reference materials are designed to provide quick access to specific facts or information. The Orangeville Public Library has many ready reference books such as indexes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, almanacs, directories, etc.  They are located near the Information Desk on the third level at the Mill Street Location. A ready reference book has a call number which starts with "RDYREF." Ready reference books cannot be borrowed.

Reference

Reference books are used to find factual information on a subject. They are not intended to be read from beginning to end, but are consulted for the information they contain. A reference book has a call number which start swith "REF." Dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs are all reference books. Reference books are generally not available for loan, although some exceptions do apply. Inquire at the Information Desk.

Item Type Codes

Adult Fiction (hardcover) .............................. FIC

Adult Fiction (paperback) .............................. PBK

Audiobook (CD) ............................................ BKCD

Book Club in a Bag......................................... BCKIT

CD Kit (audio CD and book) .......................... KIT

French Language Book .................................. FRENCH

Junior Fiction (hardcover / paperback) ......... J FIC

Junior Easy Reader........................................ JE

Junior Picture Book (storybook) .................... JP

Large Print Book ............................................ LP

Magazines .................................................... MAG*

Junior Magazine ............................................ JR MAG

Movie - DVD (digital video disc) .................... DVD

Music CD (compact disc) .............................. CD

Newspaper ................................................... REFMAG**

Ready Reference .......................................... RDYREF**

Reference ..................................................... REF**

Reference Magazine .................................... REFMAG**

Teen Fiction ................................................. TEEN FIC