The Library offers many options for Research Help. You can book an appointment if needed.

For detailed questions, an appointment with a liaison librarian may be appropriate. To make an appointment, please contact your liaison as below.

Ben Hyman

University Librarian  
p. 250.740.6331 / 1.888.920.2221 ext 6331
e. ben.hyman@viu.ca

Lara Wright

Associate University Librarian, Library Operations
p. 250.753.3245 ext 2273 / 1.888.920.2221 ext 2273
e. lara.wright@viu.ca

Liz Laidlaw

Assistant to the University Librarian
p. 250.753.3245  ext 2030   Alternate Phone: 250.714.6311
e. liz.laidlaw@viu.ca

Jean Blackburn

Collections Coordinator; Library Systems
Liaison for: Health Programs (Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing); Music; Data Services; Cowichan Campus
p. 250.753.3245, ext 2091
e. jean.blackburn@viu.ca

Patricia Geddes

Librarian & Coordinator for Indigenous Initiatives
Liaison for: Indigenous / Xwulmuxw Studies; Aboriginal Education Services; Faculty of Academic & Career Preparation
p: 250.753.3245, ext 2740
e: patricia.geddes@viu.ca

Natalie Hajduk

Reference & Instruction Librarian
Liaison for: Media Studies, Women's Studies, Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support
p: 250.753.3245 ext 6335 / 1.888.920.2221 ext 2740
e: natalie.hajduk@viu.ca

Dana McFarland

Librarian & Coordinator for eResources & Scholarly Communication; Library Systems
Liaison for: History, Indigenous / Xwulmuxw Studies; Faculty of Education; Community Scholars
p: 250.740.6332
e: dana.mcfarland@viu.ca

Luke McLeod

Learning Commons Librarian
Liaison for: Faculty of Management; Faculty of Trades & Creative Writing & Journalism, English, Modern Languages Studies, and Theatre
p: 250.753.3245, ext. 4287
e: luke.mcleod@viu.ca

Kathleen Reed

[On Leave]
Assessment Librarian, Data Services Coordinator
Liaison for: Media Studies, Women's Studies, Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Education Assistant and Community Support; Faculty of Social Sciences
p: 250.753.3245, ext 2271
e: kathleen.reed@viu.ca

Daniel Sifton

Library Automation & Technical Services Coordinator; Library Systems
Liaison for: Faculty of Education
p: 250.753.3245, ext 2444
e: daniel.sifton@viu.ca

Andie Tomlinson

[On Leave]
Librarian, Coordinator for Special Collections & Digital Integrations
Liaison for: Faculty of Science & Technology
p: 250.753.3245, ext 2268
e: andie.tomlinson@viu.ca

Lori Walter

Librarian and Coordinator for Copyright and Open Licensing
e: lori.walter@viu.ca