A small number of half-sized lockers are bookable for short-term rental in the Nanaimo campus Library Commons. The VIU Campus Store coordinates longer-term locker rentals.

VIU Library's Nanaimo campus has a selection of board and card games available for loan.

VIU Library's Nanaimo campus has more than 25 hand tools available for loan.

Equipment from the Tool Library may be booked and used by VIU students and employees only. Borrowers must sign a waiver each time they check out tools.