We're here to help!
- Our service desks are open for in-person assistance.
- Research help is available in-person, by phone, email, chat or by appointment.
- Liaison Librarians are available to support instructional faculty with alternate format delivery.
Please contact us if you need assistance. For current hours, please check here.
Current services
- Library hours: Our facilities are open.
- Print loans: Available by mail or in-person.
- Student printing: Add funds to your PaperCut print account online or buy a pre-paid print card at the Campus Store.
- Interlibrary loans: Full interlibrary loans services available.
- Study rooms are available for group and individual use.
- VIU ID cards: Submit your photo through your student record and pick up in person within 2 business days.
- Book returns: Interior book drop in Commons and exterior book drop across from Starbucks are open.
- Laptops and other equipment: Available for 7-day loans. A limited number of semester-length laptop loans are also available.
- Electronic collections (ejournals, ebooks, databases and more): Available 24/7/365 through our catalogue.
- Course reserves: Available with extended loan periods in place.
- Special Collections access: Contact us for information.
Safety protocols
We have implemented the following changes to ensure a safe and clean environment for users:
- Hand sanitizer stations are provided.
- Plexiglass barriers are in place at the service desks.