Locations and Hours
Access, hours, notes, and holiday closure information about all three campus locations.
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Library Service Desk hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
The Library Service Desk is closed on statutory holidays.
Building access hours
| Sunday | 9 am to 11 pm |
| Monday | 7 am to 11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am to 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am to 11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am to 11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am to 11 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am to 11 pm |
From 5 pm to 11 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends and holidays, building access is limited to students and employees with a VIU card.
Library Service Desk hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9 am to 4 pm (closed 12 pm to 12:30 pm) |
| Tuesday | 9 am to 4 pm (closed 12 pm to 12:30 pm) |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am to 5:30 pm (closed 1pm to 1:30 pm) |
| Thursday | 9 am to 4 pm (closed 12 pm to 12:30 pm) |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
The commons area and computers are available when the Cowichan campus is open. View the Cowichan campus hours.
The campus is closed on holidays.
Upcoming hours
September 8 - 18:
Mon - Tue, Thurs - Fri: 9 am - 4 pm
Wed: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
September 21 - October 2:
Mon - Fri: 9 am - 4 pm
October 5 - December 24:
Mon - Thurs: 9:30 am - 2 pm
Library hours
The library is open during campus hours. View the tiwšɛmawtxw campus hours.
Notes
VIU cards can be picked up from the campus reception desk.
Library support is available through phone, email, and chat during campus hours.
- September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
- October 12 - Thanksgiving Day
- November 11 - Remembrance Day
- December 25 to January 1 - Winter holiday closure