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Welcome (back) to UVic Libraries!

We launched our new website over the summer. Take a tour and discover something new!

 

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What's happening in the library

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Salish sea re-centred
New map highlights Indigenous treaties and rights
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Missed the Kula: Library Futures Academy launch event?
Read all about it here
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International student support at UVic Libraries
We care about your academic success
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2025 Library Design Showcase
UVic Libraries honoured for their recently renovated space

June 2, 2025–January 11, 2026

Everything is Special exhibit
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Check out our new Indigenous Hub
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The Peter and Ana Lowens Student Fellowship
Deadline: Nov. 16, 2025
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Culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy toolkit
Creating a sense of belonging for students

More...         News        Events        Exhibits

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Territory acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Indigenous Hub

We have created a new hub to uplift our Indigenous resources. Find materials for learning, research, reconciliation, and self-determination.

Stewarding the past – Shaping the future

Reading Special Collections materials

Special Collections & University Archives

Visit Special Collections & University Archives to learn about our rare books, archives, photographs, manuscripts, and more. 

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Kula: Library Futures Academy

Find out about the library's innovative projects, events, and partnerships. Register for the launch!

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University Art Collections

The Legacy Art Gallery is UVic's art museum. Check out our upcoming exhibitions. Learn more about our art collection.

Workshops & events

Campus tour

Take our virtual tour to see the natural beauty of the UVic campus from wherever you are in the world.

Launch Experience