Frequently Asked Questions
- What kind of material can I find on OurOntario.ca?
- How can I find out more about a particular item?
- Do I need permission to use, reproduce or publish an item I discovered on the OurOntario.ca site?
- I have digital collections on my site. How can these collections be added to the OurOntario.ca search site?
What kind of material can I find on OurOntario.ca?
The types of items searchable through OurOntario.ca include photographs, maps, videos, sound recordings, government documents, books and other media. You can find content about Ontario life and culture, history, government, business and scientific heritage.
The collections are from libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, heritage and community groups, and from private collections across Ontario. OurOntario.ca also contains selected items from organizations across Canada, where they pertain to Ontario content.
How can I find out more about a particular item?
If you have a question about any of the photographs, document, map, or any other item that you have found by searching this site, you need to contact the organization that owns the item. OurOntario.ca does not own any of the digital items being made available on this site.
To find information for an item that you've found through OurOntario.ca, click on the thumbnail image or on the description of the item. By clicking on the thumbnail or the description you will directly access the item on the contributing organization's site.
Do I need permission to use, reproduce or publish an item I discovered on the OurOntario.ca site?
The digital items and collections on the OurOntario.ca site are made available by the contributing organizations that own the digital items and collections. For information about the copyright status of a particular item, or for permission to reproduce or publish the item, you need to contact the contributing organization directly.
I have digital collections on my site. How can these collections be added to the OurOntario.ca search site?
Participating in OurOntario.ca is an opportunity to globally market your collections and increase online discovery of local content. If you are interested in contributing content to OurOntario.ca, you can find out how to participate at: http://www.knowledgeontario.ca/OurOntario/our_partner.html
