UVic Libraries Askaway Profile
BC ELN Virtual Reference Initiative Library Policy Page
UVic Libraries
Library homepage |
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General information |
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Library branches |
There are 2 libraries at UVic: |
Service hours |
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Library policies |
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Library floor plans |
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Circulation / Checkout/ |
McPherson Library 250.721.8230 |
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(Note: Research help appointments can be made with a specific or next available librarian at https://libcal.uvic.ca/appointments/researchhelp) |
Text reference | Text us @ 778-718-5745 (Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm) |
Resources & Services |
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Library Search |
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Indexes & databases Google Scholar |
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Database authentication |
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Subject guides |
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Citation help |
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Instruction |
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List of librarians |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/research/librarians/index.php or patrons can book an appointment with the next available or a specific librarian at https://libcal.uvic.ca/appointments/
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Course reserves |
Built into BrightSpace (for students). Instructors can email reserves@uvic.ca. Physical items are shelved on the main floor behind the Ask Us Desk. |
Interlibrary loan |
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E-journals |
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Technical help |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/computers/inthelibraries/index.php |
E-Resources |
UVic Electronic Resources esourcehelp@uvic.libanswers.com for reporting outages or issues. Before referring, please confirm if this is system-wide or just the patron's computer. Please test yourself and confer with colleagues on campus. Contact details should include time/day, type of computer and specific error message. |
E-Resource emergency contact |
David Boudinot ( esource@uvic.ca) Contact only when databases are down. Before contacting David, please confirm if this is system-wide or just the patron's computer. Please test yourself and confer with colleagues on campfire. Contact details should include time/day, type of computer and specific error message. |
Centre for Academic Communication (Writing centre) |
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Borrowing Information |
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Library cards |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/borrow/borrowing/cards/index.php |
Loan periods |
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Holds / Recalls / Requests |
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Renewals |
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Fines / Penalties |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/borrow/fines/index.php |
Borrowing policies |
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Library account information |
https://search.library.uvic.ca/discovery/account?vid=01VIC_INST:01UVIC§ion=overview&lang=en |
Alumni / External borrowers |
Alumni http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/info/alumni/index.php External borrowers http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/info/community/index.php Databases for Alumni: http://webapp.library.uvic.ca/databases/results.php?alumni=y |
After hours book return |
McPherson Library: located on the outside wall to the right of the main entrance Priestly Law Library: NO after hours book return available |
Equipment & Facilities |
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Computers, Internet access |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/computers/inthelibraries/index.php |
Wireless printing |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/computers/copy/printing/index.php |
Photocopiers & printers |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/use/computers/copy/index.php |
Microforms |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/other/microforms/index.php |
Study rooms (book online) |
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Learning Commons |
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Washrooms |
Lower level, main floor (in BiblioCafe), 2nd floor, 3rd floor. local FAQ |
Campus Information |
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Academic calendar |
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Class timetable |
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Exam schedules |
http://www.uvic.ca/current-students/home/academics/examinations/timetable.php |
Campus maps |
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UVic web sitemap |
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Centre for Academic Communication (Writing Centre) |
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Campus security / Safewalk | http://www.uvic.ca/security/safety/security/safewalk/index.php |
Other Resources |
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AskAway local administrator |
Tina Bebbington |250.721.8252 | bebbingt@uvic.ca |
FAQs | http://libanswers.uvic.ca/ |
Infoline (distance education service) |
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Special collections |
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Archives |
http://www.uvic.ca/library/locations/archives/index.php |
Suggest-a-book form |