VIU Library Special Collections identifies, collects, preserves and provides access to rare and/or archival materials that support the educational, scholarly, and research needs of the VIU community.
(For more information, see our Guidelines page.)
Due to the rare, valuable, and unique nature of this material, Special Collections is non-circulating and held in closed stacks. Research is conducted in the Reading Room, by appointment.
Location: VIU Library, Nanaimo Campus, Building 305, Rm 303A
Appointments:
Monday - Friday. 9:00am - 4:00pm
All appointments should be made in advance with the Special Collections Librarian.
To book a research appointment, or to contact us with queries related to reading room tours or class visits, please get in touch:
| Andie Tomlinson, Coordinator for Special Collections & Digital Integrations | Andie.Tomlinson@viu.ca | 250.753.3245 ext 2268 |
| Ben Hyman, University Librarian | Ben.Hyman@viu.ca | |
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Patricia Geddes, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives. As needed, responsive and relational procedures and protocols for access by Indigenous community members to Indigenous Knowledges held in Special Collections may be coordinated with Patricia Geddes, Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives. |
250.753.3245 ext 2740 |
