Fort Frontenac Library, Military research library at Fort Frontenac, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Description
Fort Frontenac Library is a military research facility holding approximately 100,000 items, with around 90,000 volumes covering military studies, international relations, and strategic research materials. The collection supports the Canadian Army through comprehensive professional resources.
History
The library began in 1947 from materials brought from England during World War II. What started as a modest collection has grown into a major research institution for the Canadian military.
Culture
The collection focuses on land warfare and Canadian military operations, reflecting what matters most to a military academy. It shows how the institution serves the professional development of armed forces officers.
Practical
Military personnel can access library materials through a dedicated network for efficient searching and borrowing. Visitors should confirm access beforehand since the facility is restricted to authorized users.
Did you know?
The library circulates around 12,000 items yearly and serves as the main research center for the Canadian Army's officer training college. This high turnover shows how actively professionals rely on its resources.
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