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Library:Brief General Info

2026-09-11T00:04:07Z

MatthewPatton:

== UBC Library ==
UBC Library is the second largest research library in Canada and includes over 10 branches and divisions, including the UBC Point Grey campus and off-campus locations at Vancouver General Hospital and the UBC Okanagan campus.

The Library's collections include more than nine million items in print and electronic format, not including print and electronic journals and series subscriptions, microform, documents, maps, archived materials, media and other items.

UBC Library also has the largest biomedical collection in Western Canada and the largest collection of Asian language materials in the country. It is a depository library for publications of the governments of BC, Canada, Japan and the United Nations.

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Library:Help for Community and Visitors

2026-09-02T22:46:45Z

MatthewPatton:

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_CommunityGuide_PrintVersion.pdf UBC Library Community Guide].

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Whether you are on campus for a day or just stopping by, the Library has much for you to explore. From the Chung | Lind Gallery, to beautiful art in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, to guest access for computers and electronic resources, there is something for everyone.
* For tours of the Library, visit the [http://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/guided-library-tours/ Guided Library Tours]

==Getting Started==
*[https://www.ubc.ca/about/maps.html Maps, Directions, & Tours]
*[http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Library Hours & Locations]
*[https://ikblc.ubc.ca/ Irving K. Barber Learning Centre]
*[http://search.library.ubc.ca/ Search Collections]

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===Showcase Collections===
*'''Videomatica Collection''': Make it a Videomatica night! With access to more than 28,000 DVDs, 4,000 VHS titles and 900 Blu-Rays, including cult favourites, Hollywood blockbusters and foreign films, there's no shortage of interesting titles to view. Select your movie list at [https://collections.library.ubc.ca/featured-collections/videomatica/?login Videomatica Collection].

*'''[https://gallery.library.ubc.ca/ The Chung | Lind Gallery]:''' brings together two library collections of rare and culturally significant materials from Canada’s history. This free exhibition space is open to visitors.
**Located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Level 2, Vancouver, B.C.
**Visit the [https://gallery.library.ubc.ca/visit/hours/ Chung | Lind Gallery website] for hours and more information.

*[https://open.library.ubc.ca/ '''Open Collections''']: Explore history from the comfort of your home, thanks to a range of digital collections created and maintained by the Library. Collectively, these document a diverse range of people, places, activities and events, and serve as an important online resource for historians, genealogists and other researchers. Start searching at [https://open.library.ubc.ca/ Open Collections].

===Library services===
*'''Newspapers''': *Community users can access a number of multi-lingual newspapers and publications to keep updated on global news and to discover international treasures. Start your multilingual search online at [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/newspapers Newspapers and News Sources].
*'''Great Reads Collection''': Discover new non-fiction and fiction books as part of the Library’s Great Reads collection. Available at multiple branch locations, explore genres such as Canadiana and popular best-sellers. Browse online at [http://greatreads.library.ubc.ca The Great Reads Collection]

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If you wish to borrow only a few items, it may be more convenient for you to place an interlibrary loan request at the public or academic library where you are a member.

People unaffiliated with UBC who wish to borrow ''' UBC Library''' materials or use fee-based UBC Library services, such as interlibrary loan, may be eligible for one of the following UBC Library Cards.

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'''[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/unaffiliated/#Community-0 Community Borrower Cards]''' for individual members of the public

'''[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/unaffiliated/#Institutional-3 Institutional Borrower Cards]''' for businesses, corporations, and government departments

'''[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/scholars/ Visiting Scholars]''' (These cards do not provide remote access to online databases beyond [http://resources.library.ubc.ca/?other=open Open Access Indexes & Databases]).

Apply at the Library Cards Desk, [https://koerner.library.ubc.ca/ Walter C. Koerner Library] (604.822.3869), or at the [http://library.ok.ubc.ca Okanagan Library] in Kelowna (250.807.9107).}}

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Library:Help for Faculty/Research and Teaching Support

2026-09-02T22:01:13Z

MatthewPatton:

===Subject Librarians===

[http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ Subject Librarians] serve as the primary liaison between the Library and the academic departments on campus. They provide skilled reference assistance, manage the library's collections and provide instructional support to faculty. Subject librarians are also available to work with you to assist in course planning.

*This ensures that the Library is aware of new research and learning priorities.
*Collaborations of this nature also ensure that the Library has the resources your students need to complete their assignments and that you need to pursue your research interests.

For more information on our teaching & learning services and activities, see [http://about.library.ubc.ca/teaching/ '''Teaching and Learning'''].

Your liaison can also assist you by:

*Alerting you to new resources in your discipline
*Showing you how to use current awareness tools
*Suggesting resources for your research
*Purchasing materials relevant to your research. You can also suggest a book or other materials using our [https://ask.library.ubc.ca/suggestbook/ online form]

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Library:Help for Faculty/Copyright and You

2026-09-02T21:53:39Z

MatthewPatton:

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| One intellectual property right that is very important to UBC faculty, staff and students is copyright. Infringing copyright is a serious matter and UBC requires each of its faculty, staff and students to comply with copyright. See the suite of guides, links and helpful information in the [https://copyright.ubc.ca/instructors/ Instructors] portal and the [http://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC] website.
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===Print Materials===

If you wish to scan or photocopy a substantial part of copyrighted work, you may only do so if you have permission from the copyright holder or if your copying falls within one of the exceptions set out in the [http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-42/index.html Copyright Act]. The University has prepared [https://copyright.ubc.ca/guidelines-and-resources/copyright-guidelines/ Copyright Guidelines], [https://copyright.ubc.ca/requirements/fair-dealing/ Fair Dealing Requirements], and a number of [https://copyright.ubc.ca/guidelines-and-resources/faq/ Copyright FAQs] that outline the exceptions available to you and how they should be applied in particular situations. If you have questions about the information in these resources, please refer to the [https://copyright.ubc.ca/support/contact-us/ Contacts] page or send your query directly to [mailto:copyright.services@ubc.ca copyright.services@ubc.ca].

*Note: you can copy and distribute short excerpts from print materials to your students, provided that you comply with UBC's [https://copyright.ubc.ca/requirements/fair-dealing/ Fair Dealing Requirements].
*If you want to distribute copies that exceed the copying thresholds in the Fair Dealing Requirements, then UBC Bookstore will obtain copyright clearances (permission from rights holders) for these materials and make them available to your students as a course pack. The Bookstore requires 2 - 3 weeks notice before start of term "RUSH" periods and complete citation information to produce your course pack on time. See the Bookstore's [https://bookstore.ubc.ca/pages/info/instructors-course-materials-resources Custom Course Packs for Curriculum] page for more information.

===Materials on the Web===

Resources such as webpages, online documents, digital images, sound & video clips, software, computer files etc are also protected by copyright, so if you want to use them, you have to either fall within one of the Copyright Act’s exceptions or have permission from the copyright owner. For more information about using internet materials for educational purposes, please see UBC's [https://copyright.ubc.ca/guidelines-and-resources/faq/instructor-faq/#digital8 Instructor FAQ] or email [mailto:copyright.services@ubc.ca copyright.services@ubc.ca] for assistance.

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| Please note that materials on the web are often '''''subject to restrictions that limit your ability to use these materials''''' under Fair Dealing and the other exceptions in the Copyright Act.
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Website legal notices (usually labelled "terms of use" or "terms of service") and end-user license agreements (or "click-through" agreements) are generally understood to be legally enforceable contracts, and the terms of these contracts often restrict the making or dissemination of copies and limit Fair Dealing rights.

*If there is a conflict between the terms of a contract and the Fair Dealing Requirements, then the terms of the contract apply so it is important to check the terms of any relevant legal notices or agreements before copying or distributing materials that you obtain online.

*Similar usage restrictions also apply to many online materials that are licensed through UBC Library. For more information on these restrictions, please click on the "'''Licensed Materials'''" tab, above.

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Library:Help for Faculty/Library Services

2026-09-02T21:45:24Z

MatthewPatton:

===Borrowing===
Your [http://www.ubccard.ubc.ca UBCcard], is both your institutional ID and your Library card. You can apply [https://ubccard.ubc.ca/obtaining-a-ubccard/faculty-staff online] or in-person at the Carding Office in the UBC Bookstore. At Okanagan, see [https://ok.ubc.ca/about/campus-services/ubccard/#section-1 How & Where to Get your UBCcard].
*Visiting scholars and emeritus faculty members: apply in person at Borrower Services for a library card.

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| If you hold an active appointment with and are paid by UBC, you have full access to UBC Library's print and electronic collections. ''This is true even if you work at a distance from UBC.'' In this case, you are eligible for home delivery by means of our [http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/ill/ Interlibrary Loans Department]. To access the electronic collections remotely, you will need a valid UBC cwl account.
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 If you need a Faculty Authorization Card for research assistants, associates and secretarial staff, fill out the [http://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2012/09/facauthform.pdf UBC Library Card Application Form for Faculty Authorized Users] (PDF) and bring it '''in-person''' to the Borrower Services desk at your UBC Library branch.

* [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-account/my-library-account-assistance/ Email help]
* [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-account/my-library-account-assistance/#Phone Phone numbers]
 

===Suggest a Book===

*You can suggest a book or other materials using [https://about.library.ubc.ca/contact-us/suggest-a-book/ Suggest a Book or Other Material].
 

===Interlibrary Loans and Document Delivery===

You can borrow materials from other institutions if UBC Library does not own them by completing this online form at [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/ill/ Borrowing from non-UBC Libraries – InterLibrary Loan].
*If you are working at a distance (within Canada or the US) from any of the UBC campuses, choose "Extension Library" as your pickup location.

Use '''Document Delivery''' to get materials from another UBC campus. Document delivery is not available to transfer materials between branches on the same campus.

*If you find an item in the Library catalogue that is only available at another campus - Click the "Order via Document Delivery" link found in the item record and login using your UBC Card barcode and PIN.
*Next choose "loan" and then you will be prompted to select a pickup location.
*If you are distant from all UBC campus locations and reside within Canada or the US, you should email ill.lend@ubc.ca for further assistance.

 

===Visiting Another Institution===

You may be able to borrow materials from other institutions that you plan to visit. UBC Library is covered by the Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement (CURBA). This agreement provides UBC students, faculty and staff with free borrowing privileges at participating libraries across Canada and at some institutions in the U.S.

*Note, borrowing privileges vary among libraries and occasionally fees for services may be charged. Please contact the library that you will be visiting to learn about your privileges and any fees.
*For more information, see [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/reciprocal-borrowing/ubc-members/ Reciprocal Borrowing for UBC Students, Faculty & Staff].

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Library:Help for Graduate Students

2026-09-02T21:02:03Z

MatthewPatton:

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_GraduateStudentGuide_PrintVersion.pdf Graduate Student Guide].

=='''Getting Started'''==

Learning, knowledge, research, insight: welcome to [http://www.library.ubc.ca UBC Library], the second largest research library in Canada.The Library has more than ten branches and divisions, including on- and off-campus locations and its Okanagan campus location.The Library's collections include more than 6.5 million items, and it offers students, faculty and staff a wide range of services, including one-on-one research help, workshops, interlibrary loans, document delivery, off-campus access to ebooks and online articles, data services, a GIS lab, microform readers & scanners and much more.

===Library Services===

====Hours/Locations====

*[http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Hours & Locations]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/guided-library-tours/ Guided Library Tours]
*[https://events.library.ubc.ca/ Workshops]
*[https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/UBC-Library-Intro/ Graduate Student Orientation to the Library in 30 Minutes] (online)

==== Library Research Commons====

The [https://researchcommons.library.ubc.ca/ Research Commons] provides support services produced by graduate students, for graduate students. Choose from a workshop or a one-on-one consultation to learn how to:

* Work with GIS and geospatial data.
* Use digital tools to advance your research.
* Use either of two popular [https://guides.library.ubc.ca/c.php?g=707700&p=5037583 citation management tools], Mendeley or Zotero, to save your citations and format your works cited list.
* Perform quantitative analysis with [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/library_research_commons/SPSS SPSS] software.
* Manage your research data.

====Ask a Librarian====

Every branch of the Library has staff who can help you find what you need. Looking for articles, primary sources, data or statistics to support your research?

*Don’t hesitate to [https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox ask us] for assistance at the reference desk, via email, and/or online chat.
*Or make an appointment with your [http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ subject librarian], who can provide personalized help with your research.

====Where are?====
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/public-computers/ Public Computers & Software]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/ Printers, Copiers and Scanners]
*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/gis/labs Data/GIS Labs & Software]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/bookable-study-spaces/ Bookable Study Spaces]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/quiet-silent-study-spaces/ Quiet & Silent Study Spaces]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/off-campus-access/connect-from-home/ Electronic Resources]: Current UBC students can access licensed Library resources with their valid Campus-Wide Login (CWL) or UBCcard barcode.

====How do I?====
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/pay-for-print-students-faculty-staff/ Print from my laptop]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/bookable-study-spaces/ Book Group Study rooms]
*[http://services.library.ubc.ca/library-facilities/technology-borrowing/ Borrow a laptop, camcorder, or other equipment]

=='''Access & Borrowing'''==

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===Library Cards===

* Your [http://ubccard.ubc.ca/?login UBCcard] is your Library card.
* You can also apply for [http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/reciprocal-borrowing/ubc-members/ Reciprocal Borrowing] privileges at many other Canadian and U.S. post-secondary institutions.

===Borrower Services===

*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-account/ Log into your account] to:
**change your PIN
**renew items
**pay your fines online
**set up email reminders for item due dates

*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/docdel/ Borrowing between UBC Campuses] (Document Delivery )
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/ill/ Borrowing from non-UBC Libraries] (Interlibrary Loan)
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/disability-access-by-building/ Disability Access] (Information & services for people with disabilities)
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Access Course Reserves]

=='''Researching'''==

=== Contact a Librarian ===
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox Chat with a Librarian]
*[http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ Subject/Liaison Librarians]
*[https://about.library.ubc.ca/contact-us/suggest-a-book/ Suggest a Book or Other Material]

===Research Guides===

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/?b=s Research Guides]: Need articles for a project and don’t know where to start? Search our subject-specific guides for help with your research.
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/primary-sources/ Primary Sources]
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/government-publications/ Government Publications]
*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/newspapers Newspapers and News Sources]
===Search Tools===

*[http://search.library.ubc.ca/#general Search Summon by Keyword]
*[http://search.library.ubc.ca/#databases Indexes & Databases and Articles]
*[https://open.library.ubc.ca/ Open Collections]
*[https://circle.ubc.ca/ cIRcle] (UBC's institutional repository)
**contains most of the theses & dissertations produced by UBC students since 1919
*[http://resources.library.ubc.ca/page.php?details=worldcat&id=34 WorldCat] (searches 10000+ Library catalogues)

===Citing & Bibliographies===

*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/evaluating-and-citing-sources/how-to-cite/ How to Cite]
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/evaluating-and-citing-sources/citation-management/ Citation Management]

===Copyright===
Copyrighted materials are everywhere—you produce them and you use them every day. Be responsible in your research and studies: know what you can and can’t do under copyright law. Infringing copyright is a serious matter. Find information about copyright, UBC’s requirements and more at [https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC].

=='''Writing'''==

===Your Thesis/Dissertation===

*[https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC]: contains links to information about copyright law in Canada, resource guides, an FAQ and much more. Of particular interest:
**[https://guides.library.ubc.ca/images Image Sources]
**[https://guides.library.ubc.ca/images/citing Image Citation]

*[https://www.grad.ubc.ca/handbook-graduate-supervision/graduate-thesis The Graduate Thesis]: your guide to find UBC's Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for your thesis proposal, as well as research ethics and planning and defending your thesis. Of particular interest:
**[https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/dissertation-thesis-preparation Dissertation & Thesis Preparation]: contains links to format requirements, a sample thesis and how to include published material in your work.

*[https://circle.ubc.ca/ cIRcle]: UBC’s digital repository for research and teaching materials created by the UBC community, openly accessible to anyone on the web. This is where you will ultimately submit your final thesis/dissertation.
**See the [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/final-dissertation-thesis-submission Final Dissertation & Thesis Submission] for more information.

* [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/improve-your-writing/ Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication] (Vancouver campus): supports graduate-level writing. Join the writing community to work on your projects every week with the support of your peers or book an appointment to see a graduate writing consultant. [https://writing.library.ubc.ca/graduates/writing-consultations/ Book a one-on-one writing consultation].

* [http://library.ok.ubc.ca/wrs/csc/ Centre for Scholarly Communication] (Okanagan campus): provides workshops and one-on-one consultations about all aspects of scholarly communication, including writing support for theses, dissertations, journal articles, grant proposals, and conference presentations, as well as copyright, open access, and author rights.

====Looking for theses?====

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/theses Theses & Dissertations]: UBC, Canadian, North American and international theses.

===Your Research Data===

*[http://researchdata.library.ubc.ca/ Research Data Management]: website developed and maintained by UBC Library that provides valuable information and resources related to UBC's Research Data management strategy. If you are producing, reusing or interested in preserving and sharing your research data, please visit the site.

===Beyond the Thesis/Dissertation===

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/academic_profile Creating & Managing an Academic Profile]: guide to the skills and tools you need for discussing, interacting, presenting, writing, commenting, and finally publishing your research.

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/citationmetricsworkshop Citation Metrics Workshop]: explains how to use citation analysis tools to measure the impact of articles, books, journals and individual researchers.

*[https://scholcomm.ubc.ca/ Scholarly Communications @ UBC]: UBC's information portal for those interested and/or involved in scholarly authorship and publication.

=='''Teaching'''==

'''Online Course Reserves & Readings'''

*[http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/course-reserves/ Using Course Reserves]: learn about managing course reserves & readings in Canvas and Library Online Course Reserves (LOCR) Standalone.

'''Your Teaching'''

*[https://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/graduate-student-ta-programs/ Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/off-campus-access/guide-to-purls/ Guide to Finding Persistent URLs]: create persistent links to articles, books & other materials.
*[https://copyright.ubc.ca/guidelines-and-resources/faq/instructor-faq/ Copyright @UBC Instructor FAQs]

'''Media Services'''

*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/videos-films/ Videos & Films]

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Library:Guided Tours

2026-09-02T20:48:31Z

MatthewPatton:

If you have any questions about classes and tours that are not answered by this guide, contact [mailto:library.adminsupport@ubc.ca Library Admin Team] for UBC Vancouver or [mailto:michelle.tinling@ubc.ca Michelle Tinling] for UBC's Okanagan Library.

== UBC Faculty, Staff and Students ==

UBC Library offers classes, orientations and tours for UBC students, faculty and staff.

* For faculty wanting to book a Library instruction workshop or tour for a specific UBC credit course, contact the appropriate [http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ subject librarian].
* For faculty, staff or students wanting to book a tour of a specific Library branch for a UBC group, activity or event, contact the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca Library branch].

In order to ensure adequate planning, all classes and tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. While the Library will make every effort to respond to requests for classes and tours, we may not be able to fill them all. If we are unable to fill your request, we will do our best to refer you to relevant resources for your class, tour, orientation or event.

== Prospective UBC Students ==

UBC offers walking tours to prospective students and their families. These tours, led by Student Ambassadors, will show you places of interest across campus - including the library - while providing fun facts and information about living and learning at UBC. Tours are offered year-round at both [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/campus-tours/ UBC Vancouver] and [https://you.ubc.ca/tours-events/campus-tours/ UBC Okanagan]. If you are a graduate student see also [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/info-sessions Info Sessions]. Teachers and counsellors can request a [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/school-group-tours/ school group tour].

Upon request by teachers, UBC Library also offers tours to prospective UBC students. Contact the [https://directory.library.ubc.ca/ appropriate branch/division head] to request a class/tour. The Walter C. Koerner Library is able to offer learning opportunities specifically for secondary students in Grades 11 or 12 through co-ordination with school-based teacher librarians. For more information, email [mailto:koerner.library@ubc.ca koerner.library@ubc.ca].

In order to ensure adequate planning, all tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. While the Library will make every effort to respond to requests for classes and tours, we may not be able to fill them all. If we are unable to fill your request, we will do our best to refer you to relevant resources for your class, tour, orientation or event.

== All Other Visitors ==

If you would like to book a tour of a specific library branch, contact [mailto:library.adminsupport@ubc.ca Library Administration], or visit us virtually - check out our [http://digitalcollections.library.ubc.ca/index.php digital collections].
For a self-guided tour, you can use the following resources:

=== UBC Resources ===

* [https://www.ubc.ca/about/maps.html Maps, Directions, & Tours ]
* [https://parking.ubc.ca/ Find Parking at UBC, UBC Vancouver ]
* [http://ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html UBC Okanagan ]
* [https://virtualtour.you.ubc.ca/ubc/home/ubcs-two-campuses Virtual Tours]

=== UBC Library Resources ===

* See the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Library Hours & Location portal ]

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Library:Guided Tours

2026-09-02T20:42:10Z

MatthewPatton:

If you have any questions about classes and tours that are not answered by this guide, contact [mailto:library.adminsupport@ubc.ca Library Admin Team] for UBC Vancouver or [mailto:michelle.tinling@ubc.ca Michelle Tinling] for UBC's Okanagan Library.

== UBC Faculty, Staff and Students ==

UBC Library offers classes, orientations and tours for UBC students, faculty and staff.

* For faculty wanting to book a Library instruction workshop or tour for a specific UBC credit course, contact the appropriate [http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ subject librarian].
* For faculty, staff or students wanting to book a tour of a specific Library branch for a UBC group, activity or event, contact the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca Library branch].

In order to ensure adequate planning, all classes and tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. While the Library will make every effort to respond to requests for classes and tours, we may not be able to fill them all. If we are unable to fill your request, we will do our best to refer you to relevant resources for your class, tour, orientation or event.

== Prospective UBC Students ==

UBC offers walking tours to prospective students and their families. These tours, led by Student Ambassadors, will show you places of interest across campus - including the library - while providing fun facts and information about living and learning at UBC. Tours are offered year-round at both [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/campus-tours/ UBC Vancouver] and [https://you.ubc.ca/tours-events/campus-tours/ UBC Okanagan]. If you are a graduate student see also [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/info-sessions Info Sessions]. Teachers and counsellors can request a [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/school-group-tours/ school group tour].

Upon request by teachers, UBC Library also offers tours to prospective UBC students. Contact the [https://directory.library.ubc.ca/ appropriate branch/division head] to request a class/tour. The Walter C. Koerner Library is able to offer learning opportunities specifically for secondary students in Grades 11 or 12 through co-ordination with school-based teacher librarians. For more information, email [mailto:koerner.library@ubc.ca koerner.library@ubc.ca].

In order to ensure adequate planning, all tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. While the Library will make every effort to respond to requests for classes and tours, we may not be able to fill them all. If we are unable to fill your request, we will do our best to refer you to relevant resources for your class, tour, orientation or event.

== All Other Visitors ==

If you would like to book a tour of a specific library branch, contact [mailto:library.adminsupport@ubc.ca Library Administration], or visit us virtually - check out our [http://digitalcollections.library.ubc.ca/index.php digital collections].
For a self-guided tour, you can use the following resources:

=== UBC Resources ===

* [https://www.ubc.ca/about/maps.html Maps, Directions, & Tours ]
* [https://parking.ubc.ca/ Find Parking at UBC, UBC Vancouver ]
* [http://ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html UBC Okanagan ]
* [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/virtual-tour/ Virtual Tours ]

=== UBC Library Resources ===

* See the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Library Hours & Location portal ]

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Library:Guided Tours

2026-09-02T20:34:06Z

MatthewPatton:

If you have any questions about classes and tours that are not answered by this guide, contact [mailto:library.adminsupport@ubc.ca Library Admin Team] for UBC Vancouver or [mailto:barbara.sobol@ubc.ca Barbara Sobol] for UBC's Okanagan Library.

== UBC Faculty, Staff and Students ==

UBC Library offers classes, orientations and tours for UBC students, faculty and staff.

* For faculty wanting to book a Library instruction workshop or tour for a specific UBC credit course, contact the appropriate [http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ subject librarian].
* For faculty, staff or students wanting to book a tour of a specific Library branch for a UBC group, activity or event, contact the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca Library branch].

In order to ensure adequate planning, all classes and tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. While the Library will make every effort to respond to requests for classes and tours, we may not be able to fill them all. If we are unable to fill your request, we will do our best to refer you to relevant resources for your class, tour, orientation or event.

== Prospective UBC Students ==

UBC offers walking tours to prospective students and their families. These tours, led by Student Ambassadors, will show you places of interest across campus - including the library - while providing fun facts and information about living and learning at UBC. Tours are offered year-round at both [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/campus-tours/ UBC Vancouver] and [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/campus-tours/ok/ UBC Okanagan]. If you are a graduate student see also [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/info-sessions Info Sessions]. Teachers and counsellors can request a [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/campus-tours-events/school-group-tours/ school group tour].

Upon request by teachers, UBC Library also offers tours to prospective UBC students. Contact the [https://directory.library.ubc.ca/ appropriate branch/division head] to request a class/tour. The Walter C. Koerner Library is able to offer learning opportunities specifically for secondary students in Grades 11 or 12 through co-ordination with school-based teacher librarians. For more information, email [mailto:koerner.library@ubc.ca koerner.library@ubc.ca].

In order to ensure adequate planning, all tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. While the Library will make every effort to respond to requests for classes and tours, we may not be able to fill them all. If we are unable to fill your request, we will do our best to refer you to relevant resources for your class, tour, orientation or event.

== All Other Visitors ==

If you would like to book a tour of a specific library branch, contact [mailto:library.adminsupport@ubc.ca Library Administration], or visit us virtually - check out our [http://digitalcollections.library.ubc.ca/index.php digital collections].
For a self-guided tour, you can use the following resources:

=== UBC Resources ===

* [https://www.ubc.ca/about/maps.html Maps, Directions, & Tours ]
* [https://parking.ubc.ca/ Find Parking at UBC, UBC Vancouver ]
* [http://ok.ubc.ca/welcome.html UBC Okanagan ]
* [http://you.ubc.ca/tours-info-sessions/virtual-tour/ Virtual Tours ]

=== UBC Library Resources ===

* See the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ UBC Library Hours & Location portal ]

[[Category:Library Facilities]]

Library:Help for Undergraduate Students

2026-08-31T22:51:57Z

MatthewPatton:

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_UndergradStudentGuide_PrintVersion.pdf Undergraduate Student Guide].

==Getting Started==

* Your [http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/#new UBCcard] is your library card.

* See all the UBC Library [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Hours & Locations].

* Check out the UBC Library guide for [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/get-library-access/registering-for-distance-learning-library-services/ Distance Education Students].

* [https://services.library.ubc.ca/electronic-access/connect Connect to Library Resources], including including [http://search.library.ubc.ca/#journals ejournals], [http://resources.library.ubc.ca/ Indexes & Databases] and other resources, from anywhere in the world.

* Find your [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Course Reserves].

* Read a book's [http://wiki.ubc.ca/images/f/f9/Reading_Call_Numbers_Handout.pdf call number] and find it on the shelves.

==Next Steps==

* Library Instruction: [https://guides.library.ubc.ca/ubcv Course Guides] are provided for a limited selection of courses at UBC Vancouver. Other [https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/calendar/vancouver workshops and events] are also available.

* Our subject-specific [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/ Research Guides] help with your research.

* Visit the [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca Learning Commons] for tutoring, writing support, academic coaching, technology help and more.

* Visit your [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Library branch] for research help.

* If you are interested in using GenAI for your assignments, our [https://guides.library.ubc.ca/GenAI/assignmentplanning Planning Assignments using GenAI guide] helps you plan your assignments using GenAI tools, without violating academic integrity. It provides tips on how to write effective prompts to generate detailed outlines and schedules to help you plan your time and understand how to approach assignments.

* Need help with writing? Book an appointment at the [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-studying/tutoring/#centre-for-writing-scholarly Centre for Writing & Scholarly Communication] to talk about your writing with a trained peer.

* Still can't find what you're looking for? [https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox Ask us] - in person, on the phone, via email or online chat.

==Where are. . .?==

* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/ printers, photocopiers, & scanners]
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/public-computers/ public computers & software]
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/technology-borrowing/ technology equipment] (laptops, chargers, cameras, etc.) to borrow
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/group-silent-study-space/ group & silent study spaces]
* more [https://www.library.ubc.ca/services/#facilities library facilities]

==Course Reserves==

Course reserves are learning materials made available by your course instructor. They may include electronic articles, books and DVDs and even websites.
* Many course reserves are electronic but some materials are only available at the Library.
* Non-electronic items are made available for a shortened loan period to ensure access for all students.
 
To access your course reserves: [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Access Course Reserves].

==Policies==

*Copyright - Copyrighted materials are everywhere: you produce them and you use them every day. Be responsible in your research and studies: know what you can and can’t do under copyright law. Infringing copyright is a serious matter. Find information about copyright, UBC’s requirements and more at [https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC].

* [http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,54,0,0 UBC Student Conduct and Discipline]
* [https://about.library.ubc.ca/policies/food-and-drink-policy/ UBC Library Food and Drink Policy]

==Library Jobs==

Student jobs at the library in Vancouver are listed on the UBC [https://students.ubc.ca/career Student Services] website.

Student jobs at the library at UBC Okanagan Library are listed at [http://library.ok.ubc.ca/about-us/opportunities-at-the-library/student-jobs/ Student Jobs].

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Library:Help for Community and Visitors

2025-08-20T19:03:09Z

MatthewPatton:

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_CommunityGuide_PrintVersion.pdf UBC Library Community Guide].

{{TOC Limit|limit=2}}

Whether you are on campus for a day or just stopping by, the Library has much for you to explore. From the exceptional Chung Collection exhibition, to beautiful art in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, to guest access for computers and electronic resources, there is something for everyone.
* For tours of the Library, visit the [http://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/guided-library-tours/ Guided Library Tours]

==Getting Started==
*[https://www.ubc.ca/about/maps.html Maps, Directions, & Tours]
*[http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Library Hours & Locations]
*[https://ikblc.ubc.ca/ Irving K. Barber Learning Centre]
*[http://search.library.ubc.ca/ Search Collections]

{{Library:Brief_General_Info}}

===Showcase Collections===
*'''Videomatica Collection''': Make it a Videomatica night! With access to more than 28,000 DVDs, 4,000 VHS titles and 900 Blu-Rays, including cult favourites, Hollywood blockbusters and foreign films, there's no shortage of interesting titles to view. Select your movie list at [https://collections.library.ubc.ca/featured-collections/videomatica/?login Videomatica Collection].

*[http://www.library.ubc.ca/chung/ The Wallace B. Chung and Madeline H. '''Chung Collection''']: Contains thousands of artifacts chronicling early B.C. history, immigration and settlement, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. This free exhibition is open to visitors.
**Located in Rare Books and Special Collections, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Level 1, Vancouver, B.C.
** Visit [http://chung.library.ubc.ca/ Chung Collection] for hours and more information.

*[https://open.library.ubc.ca/ '''Open Collections''']: Explore history from the comfort of your home, thanks to a range of digital collections created and maintained by the Library. Collectively, these document a diverse range of people, places, activities and events, and serve as an important online resource for historians, genealogists and other researchers. Start searching at [https://open.library.ubc.ca/ Open Collections].

===Library services===
*'''Newspapers''': *Community users can access a number of multi-lingual newspapers and publications to keep updated on global news and to discover international treasures. Start your multilingual search online at [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/newspapers Newspapers and News Sources].
*'''Great Reads Collection''': Discover new non-fiction and fiction books as part of the Library’s Great Reads collection. Available at multiple branch locations, explore genres such as Canadiana and popular best-sellers. Browse online at [http://greatreads.library.ubc.ca The Great Reads Collection]
* '''Kids Books''': The Education Library offers a range of books for children, including eBooks, award-winning books and themed books on topics from dinosaurs to fairy tales. Learn more at: [https://education.library.ubc.ca/ Education Library].

{{Library:Borrower_Services_Links|text=
If you wish to borrow only a few items, it may be more convenient for you to place an interlibrary loan request at the public or academic library where you are a member.

People unaffiliated with UBC who wish to borrow ''' UBC Library''' materials or use fee-based UBC Library services, such as interlibrary loan, may be eligible for one of the following UBC Library Cards.

|card=
'''[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/unaffiliated/#Community-0 Community Borrower Cards]''' for individual members of the public

'''[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/unaffiliated/#Institutional-3 Institutional Borrower Cards]''' for businesses, corporations, and government departments

'''[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/scholars/ Visiting Scholars]''' (These cards do not provide remote access to online databases beyond [http://resources.library.ubc.ca/?other=open Open Access Indexes & Databases]).

Apply at the Library Cards Desk, [https://koerner.library.ubc.ca/ Walter C. Koerner Library] (604.822.3869), or at the [http://library.ok.ubc.ca Okanagan Library] in Kelowna (250.807.9107).}}

{{Library:Community Online Access}}

{{Library:Assistance_Links}}

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Library:Help for Undergraduate Students

2025-08-08T23:10:40Z

MatthewPatton:

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_UndergradStudentGuide_PrintVersion.pdf Undergraduate Student Guide].

==Getting Started==

* Your [http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/#new UBCcard] is your library card.

* See all the UBC Library [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Hours & Locations].

* Check out the UBC Library guide for [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/get-library-access/registering-for-distance-learning-library-services/ Distance Education Students].

* [https://services.library.ubc.ca/electronic-access/connect Connect to Library Resources], including including [http://search.library.ubc.ca/#journals ejournals], [http://resources.library.ubc.ca/ Indexes & Databases] and other resources, from anywhere in the world.

* Find your [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Course Reserves].

* Read a book's [http://wiki.ubc.ca/images/f/f9/Reading_Call_Numbers_Handout.pdf call number] and find it on the shelves.

==Next Steps==

* Library Instruction: If you’re enrolled in APSC 150, APSC 176, BIOL 140, CAP, CHEM 121, ENGL 112, FRST 100, LFS 100, SCIE 101, SCIE 113, WRDS 150, or a host of other courses, library instruction is integrated into your course. Other [https://events.library.ubc.ca/ workshops and events] are also available.

* Our subject-specific [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/ Research Guides] help with your research.

* Visit the [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca Learning Commons] for tutoring, writing support, academic coaching, technology help and more.

* Visit your [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Library branch] for research help.

* Our online [http://assignmentcalculator.library.ubc.ca/index.php Assignment Calculator] helps you manage that super-complicated assignment by breaking it down into a series of doable steps. Just enter your start and due date, and your plan appears.

* Need help with writing? Book an appointment at the [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-studying/tutoring/#centre-for-writing-scholarly Centre for Writing & Scholarly Communication] to talk about your writing with a trained peer.

* Still can't find what you're looking for? [https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox Ask us] - in person, on the phone, via email or online chat.

==Where are. . .?==

* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/ printers, photocopiers, & scanners]
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/public-computers/ public computers & software]
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/technology-borrowing/ technology equipment] (laptops, chargers, cameras, etc.) to borrow
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/group-silent-study-space/ group & silent study spaces]
* more [http://services.library.ubc.ca/library-facilities/ library facilities]

==Course Reserves==

Course reserves are learning materials made available by your course instructor. They may include electronic articles, books and DVDs and even websites.
* Many course reserves are electronic but some materials are only available at the Library.
* Non-electronic items are made available for a shortened loan period to ensure access for all students.
 
To access your course reserves: [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Access Course Reserves].

==Policies==

*Copyright - Copyrighted materials are everywhere: you produce them and you use them every day. Be responsible in your research and studies: know what you can and can’t do under copyright law. Infringing copyright is a serious matter. Find information about copyright, UBC’s requirements and more at [https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC].

* [http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,54,0,0 UBC Student Conduct and Discipline]
* [https://about.library.ubc.ca/policies/food-and-drink-policy/ UBC Library Food and Drink Policy]

==Library Jobs==

Student jobs at the library in Vancouver are listed on the UBC [https://students.ubc.ca/career Student Services] website.

Student jobs at the library at UBC Okanagan Library are listed at [http://library.ok.ubc.ca/about-us/opportunities-at-the-library/student-jobs/ Student Jobs].

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Library:Help for Faculty

2025-08-08T23:09:12Z

MatthewPatton: UBC Library Faculty and Instructors Guide updated.

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_FacultyGuide_PrintVersion.pdf Faculty and Instructors Guide].

==Services==

{{Library:Help for Faculty/Library Services}}

==Course Reserves==

{{Library:Help for Faculty/Course Reserves}}

==Copyright & You==

{{Library:Help for Faculty/Copyright and You}}

==Licensed Materials==

{{Library:Help for Faculty/Licensed Materials}}

==Research & Teaching ==

{{Library:Help for Faculty/Research and Teaching Support}}

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Library:Help for Graduate Students

2025-08-08T23:07:09Z

MatthewPatton: UBC Library Graduate Student Guide updated.

Download the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_GraduateStudentGuide_PrintVersion.pdf Graduate Student Guide].

=='''Getting Started'''==

Learning, knowledge, research, insight: welcome to [http://www.library.ubc.ca UBC Library], the second largest research library in Canada.The Library has more than ten branches and divisions, including on- and off-campus locations and its Okanagan campus location.The Library's collections include more than 6.5 million items, and it offers students, faculty and staff a wide range of services, including one-on-one research help, workshops, interlibrary loans, document delivery, off-campus access to ebooks and online articles, data services, a GIS lab, microform readers & scanners and much more.

===Library Services===

====Hours/Locations====

*[http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Hours & Locations]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/guided-library-tours/ Guided Library Tours]
*[https://events.library.ubc.ca/ Workshops]
*[https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/UBC-Library-Intro/ Graduate Student Orientation to the Library in 30 Minutes] (online)

==== Library Research Commons====

The [https://researchcommons.library.ubc.ca/ Research Commons] provides support services produced by graduate students, for graduate students. Choose from a workshop or a one-on-one consultation to learn how to:

* Work with GIS and geospatial data.
* Use digital tools to advance your research.
* Use either of two popular [https://guides.library.ubc.ca/c.php?g=707700&p=5037583 citation management tools], Mendeley or Zotero, to save your citations and format your works cited list.
* Perform quantitative analysis with [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/library_research_commons/SPSS SPSS] software.
* Manage your research data.

====Ask a Librarian====

Every branch of the Library has staff who can help you find what you need. Looking for articles, primary sources, data or statistics to support your research?

*Don’t hesitate to [https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox ask us] for assistance at the reference desk, via email, and/or online chat.
*Or make an appointment with your [http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ subject librarian], who can provide personalized help with your research.

====Where are?====
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/public-computers/ Public Computers & Software]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/ Printers, Copiers and Scanners]
*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/gis/labs Data/GIS Labs & Software]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/group-silent-study-space/ Group & Silent Study Areas]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/off-campus-access/connect-from-home/ Electronic Resources]: Current UBC students can access licensed Library resources with their valid Campus-Wide Login (CWL) or UBCcard barcode.

====How do I?====
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/pay-for-print-students-faculty-staff/ Print from my laptop]
*[http://services.library.ubc.ca/library-facilities/study-space/ Book Group Study rooms]
*[http://services.library.ubc.ca/library-facilities/technology-borrowing/ Borrow a laptop, camcorder, or other equipment]

=='''Access & Borrowing'''==

{{Library:Help_for_Distance_Students/Library_from_Home/Connecting_from_Home}}

===Library Cards===

* Your [http://ubccard.ubc.ca/?login UBCcard] is your Library card.
* You can also apply for [http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/reciprocal-borrowing/ubc-members/ Reciprocal Borrowing] privileges at many other Canadian and U.S. post-secondary institutions.

===Borrower Services===

*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-account/ Log into your account] to:
**change your PIN
**renew items
**pay your fines online
**set up email reminders for item due dates

*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/docdel/ Borrowing between UBC Campuses] (Document Delivery )
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/ill/ Borrowing from non-UBC Libraries] (Interlibrary Loan)
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/disability-access-by-building/ Disabillity Access] (Information & services for people with disabilities)
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Access Course Reserves]

=='''Researching'''==

=== Contact a Librarian ===
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox Chat with a Librarian]
*[http://directory.library.ubc.ca/subjectlibrarians/ Subject/Liaison Librarians]
*[https://about.library.ubc.ca/contact-us/suggest-a-book/ Suggest a Book or Other Material]

===Research Guides===

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/?b=s Research Guides]: Need articles for a project and don’t know where to start? Search our subject-specific guides for help with your research.
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/primary-sources/ Primary Sources]
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/finding-resources/government-publications/ Government Publications]
*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/newspapers Newspapers and News Sources]
===Search Tools===

*[http://search.library.ubc.ca/#general Search Summon by Keyword]
*[http://search.library.ubc.ca/#databases Indexes & Databases and Articles]
*[https://open.library.ubc.ca/ Open Collections]
*[https://circle.ubc.ca/ cIRcle] (UBC's institutional repository)
**contains most of the theses & dissertations produced by UBC students since 1919
*[http://resources.library.ubc.ca/page.php?details=worldcat&id=34 WorldCat] (searches 10000+ Library catalogues)

===Citing & Bibliographies===

*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/evaluating-and-citing-sources/how-to-cite/ How to Cite]
*[https://events.library.ubc.ca/series/84 Thesis Formatting Workshops]
*[https://help.library.ubc.ca/evaluating-and-citing-sources/citation-management/ Citation Management]

===Copyright===
Copyrighted materials are everywhere—you produce them and you use them every day. Be responsible in your research and studies: know what you can and can’t do under copyright law. Infringing copyright is a serious matter. Find information about copyright, UBC’s requirements and more at [https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC].

=='''Writing'''==

===Your Thesis/Dissertation===

*[https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC]: contains links to information about copyright law in Canada, resource guides, an FAQ and much more. Of particular interest:
**[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/c.php?g=698822&p=4965734 Image Sources]
**[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/c.php?g=698822&p=4965735 Image Citation]

*[https://www.grad.ubc.ca/handbook-graduate-supervision/graduate-thesis The Graduate Thesis]: your guide to find UBC's Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements for your thesis proposal, as well as research ethics and planning and defending your thesis. Of particular interest:
**[https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/dissertation-thesis-preparation Dissertation & Thesis Preparation]: contains links to format requirements, a sample thesis and how to include published material in your work.

*[https://circle.ubc.ca/ cIRcle]: UBC’s digital repository for research and teaching materials created by the UBC community, openly accessible to anyone on the web. This is where you will ultimately submit your final thesis/dissertation.
**See the [https://www.grad.ubc.ca/current-students/final-dissertation-thesis-submission Final Dissertation & Thesis Submission] for more information.

* [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/improve-your-writing/ Centre for Writing and Scholarly Communication] (Vancouver campus): supports graduate-level writing. Join the writing community to work on your projects every week with the support of your peers or book an appointment to see a graduate writing consultant. [https://writing.library.ubc.ca/graduates/writing-consultations/ Book a one-on-one writing consultation].

* [http://library.ok.ubc.ca/wrs/csc/ Centre for Scholarly Communication] (Okanagan campus): provides workshops and one-on-one consultations about all aspects of scholarly communication, including writing support for theses, dissertations, journal articles, grant proposals, and conference presentations, as well as copyright, open access, and author rights.

====Looking for theses?====

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/theses Theses & Dissertations]: UBC, Canadian, North American and international theses.

===Your Research Data===

*[http://researchdata.library.ubc.ca/ Research Data Management]: website developed and maintained by UBC Library that provides valuable information and resources related to UBC's Research Data management strategy. If you are producing, reusing or interested in preserving and sharing your research data, please visit the site.

===Beyond the Thesis/Dissertation===

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/academic_profile Creating & Managing an Academic Profile]: guide to the skills and tools you need for discussing, interacting, presenting, writing, commenting, and finally publishing your research.

*[http://guides.library.ubc.ca/citationmetricsworkshop Citation Metrics Workshop]: explains how to use citation analysis tools to measure the impact of articles, books, journals and individual researchers.

*[https://scholcomm.ubc.ca/ Scholarly Communications @ UBC]: UBC's information portal for those interested and/or involved in scholarly authorship and publication.

=='''Teaching'''==

'''Online Course Reserves & Readings'''

*[http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/course-reserves/ Using Course Reserves]: learn about managing course reserves & readings in Canvas and Library Online Course Reserves (LOCR) Standalone.

'''Your Teaching'''

*[https://ctlt.ubc.ca/programs/graduate-student-ta-programs/ Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology]
*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/off-campus-access/guide-to-purls/ Guide to Finding Persistent URLs]: create persistent links to articles, books & other materials.
*[https://copyright.ubc.ca/guidelines-and-resources/faq/instructor-faq/ Copyright @UBC Instructor FAQs]

'''Media Services'''

*[https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/videos-films/ Videos & Films]
*[http://mediabooking.library.ubc.ca/mediabooking/login.php UBC Library Media Booking System ]

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Library:Help for Undergraduate Students

2025-08-08T22:37:01Z

MatthewPatton: UBC Undergraduate Student Guide PDF link updated.

Download the [https://library-services-250613.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/08/UBCLibrary_UndergradStudentGuide_PrintVersion.pdf Undergraduate Student Guide].

==Getting Started==

* Your [http://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/#new UBCcard] is your library card.

* See all the UBC Library [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Hours & Locations].

* Check out the UBC Library guide for [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/get-library-access/registering-for-distance-learning-library-services/ Distance Education Students].

* [https://services.library.ubc.ca/electronic-access/connect Connect to Library Resources], including including [http://search.library.ubc.ca/#journals ejournals], [http://resources.library.ubc.ca/ Indexes & Databases] and other resources, from anywhere in the world.

* Find your [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Course Reserves].

* Read a book's [http://wiki.ubc.ca/images/f/f9/Reading_Call_Numbers_Handout.pdf call number] and find it on the shelves.

==Next Steps==

* Library Instruction: If you’re enrolled in APSC 150, APSC 176, BIOL 140, CAP, CHEM 121, ENGL 112, FRST 100, LFS 100, SCIE 101, SCIE 113, WRDS 150, or a host of other courses, library instruction is integrated into your course. Other [https://events.library.ubc.ca/ workshops and events] are also available.

* Our subject-specific [http://guides.library.ubc.ca/ Research Guides] help with your research.

* Visit the [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca Learning Commons] for tutoring, writing support, academic coaching, technology help and more.

* Visit your [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/ Library branch] for research help.

* Our online [http://assignmentcalculator.library.ubc.ca/index.php Assignment Calculator] helps you manage that super-complicated assignment by breaking it down into a series of doable steps. Just enter your start and due date, and your plan appears.

* Need help with writing? Book an appointment at the [http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-studying/tutoring/#centre-for-writing-scholarly Centre for Writing & Scholarly Communication] to talk about your writing with a trained peer.

* Still can't find what you're looking for? [https://help.library.ubc.ca/ask-colorbox Ask us] - in person, on the phone, via email or online chat.

==Where are. . .?==

* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/copy-print-scan/ printers, photocopiers, & scanners]
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/public-computers/ public computers & software]
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/computers-technology/technology-borrowing/ technology equipment] (laptops, chargers, cameras, etc.) to borrow
* the [https://services.library.ubc.ca/facilities/group-silent-study-space/ group & silent study spaces]
* more [http://services.library.ubc.ca/library-facilities/ library facilities]

==Course Reserves==

Course reserves are learning materials made available by your course instructor. They may include electronic articles, books and DVDs and even websites.
* Many course reserves are electronic but some materials are only available at the Library.
* Non-electronic items are made available for a shortened loan period to ensure access for all students.
 
To access your course reserves: [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/using-course-reserves/#StudentResources-1 Access Course Reserves].

==Policies==

*Copyright - Copyrighted materials are everywhere: you produce them and you use them every day. Be responsible in your research and studies: know what you can and can’t do under copyright law. Infringing copyright is a serious matter. Find information about copyright, UBC’s requirements and more at [https://copyright.ubc.ca/ Copyright at UBC].

* [http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,54,0,0 UBC Student Conduct and Discipline]
* [https://about.library.ubc.ca/policies/food-and-drink-policy/ UBC Library Food and Drink Policy]

==Library Jobs==

Student jobs at the library in Vancouver are listed on the UBC [https://students.ubc.ca/career Student Services] website.

Student jobs at the library at UBC Okanagan Library are listed at [http://library.ok.ubc.ca/about-us/opportunities-at-the-library/student-jobs/ Student Jobs].

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Library:Help for Alumni

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MatthewPatton: UBC Library Communications have stopped producing the UBC Library Alumni Guide. As a result, we have deleted "Download the UBC Library Alumni Guide" sentence/link from this page.

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==Visit the Library==
Whether you are on campus for a day or just stopping by, the Library has much for you to explore. From the exceptional [http://chung.library.ubc.ca Chung Collection exhibition], to [http://www.ikebarberlearningcentre.ubc.ca/facilities/artwork-at-the-irving-k-barber-learning-centre/ beautiful art] in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, to guest access for computers and electronic resources, there is something for everyone. For tours of the Library, contact [mailto:library.communications@ubc.ca library.communications@ubc.ca]

==Borrowing Privileges==

UBC Library invites you to stay in touch and connect with us. Alumni who come to the campus may search the Library's catalogue, connect to online article indexes and electronic texts, consult books, journals and other materials, [https://libcal.library.ubc.ca/calendar/vancouver attend a training session], and obtain basic information and reference assistance, all free of charge. Use the Library's resources to pursue your own goals for learning or to develop new research skills.

The Library is pleased to offer free [https://services.library.ubc.ca/borrowing-services/library-cards/unaffiliated/ community borrower privileges] to UBC alumni who have [https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/services/library/ registered for access] with ''alumni UBC''. . Community Borrower Library Cards normally cost $120 per year.
* ''Remote access to most online resources is restricted by license agreements to current UBC students, faculty, and staff only.''
* NEW: Online database access for [https://alumni.ubc.ca/journals EBSCO Academic Search and Business Source Alumni Editions] for all UBC alumni
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===Where to obtain your UBC Alumni Card or App===

Download your free ''[https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/app alumni UBC App]'' from the [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alumni-ubc/id1488773951?ls=1 App Store] or [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.ubc.alumni&hl=en Google Play].

Physical Alumni Cards are available for those who cannot use the app:

* in person at the [http://alumnicentre.ubc.ca/welcome-centre/map/ Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre], 6163 University Boulevard
* in person at the [http://hours.library.ubc.ca/#view-okanagan UBC Okanagan Library] service desk

Present your Alumni App or Card at Walter C. Koerner Library in Point Grey, or to the Okanagan Library in Kelowna along with one piece of government issued photo ID to complete your registration as a Library borrower.

In addition to Library privileges, the ''Alumni App/Card'' entitles you to discounts on other campus services. For more information, contact the [https://www.alumni.ubc.ca/ UBC Alumni Association].

Please note that these Library privileges are for Alumni Association members' personal use only, and may not be transferred to other family members or used for business purposes.

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{{Library:Assistance_Links|Alumni are welcome to attend library training sessions; however some subject-specific sessions may be limited to students and faculty.

Classes for groups of alumni can be arranged, for a fee. For further information contact the [http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/ UBC Alumni Association].}}

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