Library
The University Library exists to advance the scholarly, research and creative endeavors of the
Library Website
The Library's website provides access to a number of services which are available both on and off campus. It offers access to the Library Catalogue, electronic indexes and databases, e-journals, e-books as well as other electronic resources, a virtual tour, "help" guides, electronic reference service - Ask Us, as well as numerous other services. You can find the Library website here
Onsite Services
Information Services: Staff are available to assist Library users with class assignments and research questions as well as to offer instruction in the effective use of information resources and the tools available to locate them. Visit the Information Services Desk on level 10 or use the Ask Us reference service available via the Library website. Tours are available at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
Collections: The Library provides collections of educational materials in a variety of formats to support the University's academic and research programs. There are over 1,384,000 physical items in the collection including books, journals, government publications, audiovisuals, maps, and microforms. In addition, the Library subscribes to a number of electronic resources in a variety of disciplines including indexes and databases, e-books, e-journals, and government documents.
Borrowing: Anyone with a validated UofL Campus Identification Card is entitled to borrow circulating materials from the Library. Those with a UofL library card in good standing may apply for a TAL (The Alberta Library) card which can be used to borrow books directly from participating libraries throughout
Interlibrary Loans: The Library will try to obtain -- for faculty, students and staff -- those materials required for study and research that are not available at the
Media Services: A collection of equipment is available for use onsite as well as for loan. Those with a validated Library card can visit the General Services Desk on level 10 to book, borrow or obtain assistance in using available equipment. Some services are restricted to faculty, staff and students of the University. For more information on Media Services, go to the Library homepage, mouse over Services, then click on Media Services.
Faculty of Education Curriculum Laboratory: The Curriculum Laboratory, located on level 11, is a learning resource centre designed to support the Faculty of Education's teacher education program. Multi-format materials relevant to the
Fall/Spring Semesters
In September and January when classes are in session open hours are:
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Monday to Thursday |
8:00 am to 9:30 pm |
From October through December and again from February through April when classes are in session open hours are:
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Monday to Thursday |
8:00 am to 11:00 pm |
The Library's hours are extended for at least three weekends in conjunction with the exam schedule in both the fall and spring semesters.
Summer Hours
From May through August when classes are in session open hours are:
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Monday to Thursday |
8:00 am to 9:00 pm |
During Intersession open hours are:
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Monday to Thursday |
8:00 am to 4:30 pm |
Library hours are subject to change so please check the Library's website for current hours.