Directions is a ready reference tool aimed at studentsand researchers, business and professional people, and anyone with aninterest in discovering the range of resources and services offeredby Manitoba's more than 170 libraries and information centers.The directory section gives a brief description of every public, academic and special library in Manitoba, including information abouttypes of materials collected, special collections and services, andaccessibility to the public.The second part of Directions features originalarticles, photographs and maps that explore the past, present andfuture of libraries and information centres in Manitoba.