Library Policies

Guidelines to Support Respectful Use

Our policies outline how collections are developed, managed and shared and how spaces in the Library + Archives are used. These guidelines help ensure that our resources and rooms remain accessible, respectful and supportive of learning, research and creative practice.

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Archives + Collections

Events, Space Use + Donations

Exhibits + Displays

Other Policies

External Libraries ILL Policy

Emily Carr University Library Illume BC interlibrary loan (ILL) policy for external libraries.

For ECU community members looking to place an interlibrary loan, please visit our ILL page.

This policy page is intended for external libraries looking to borrow material from the ECU Library.

These policies are current as of May 17, 2021 and reflect any service changes due to COVID-19.

Contact Information

Library NameEmily Carr University of Art + Design
Illume (SHAREit) Library codeBVAE
Canadian Library Symbol (LAC) codeBVAVSA
Emailill@ecuad.ca
Telephone604-844-3077
AddressEmily Carr University Library
Interlibrary Loans
520 East 1st Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5T 0H2, Canada

General Information

Library Catalogue URLhttps://emilycarr.bc.catalogue.libraries.coop/
ILL SoftwareSHAREit
Consortia membershipsBC ELN

Loan Information

Returnable Loans5 weeks
RenewalsYes
Non-returnable CopiesPhotocopies/scans made for print and ejournals, book and ebook chapters, unless licensing restriction applies.
Media LoansB.C. post secondary institutions only.
Not for LoanSpecial collections, periodicals, reference, reserves.

Charges/Fees

Non-returnable Copy charges (outside of Illume)Requests from libraries outside of B.C. are accepted at reciprocal rates.
RenewalsYes
Replacement ChargesReplacement cost.
ECU’s Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidelines

ECU supports the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence to develop a productive learning and working environment in ways that are aligned with our broader commitment to information security, equity, inclusion, accessibility and sustainability.

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