About

Library + Archives

Emily Carr University’s Library is vital to the university’s framework, supporting learning, research and creative pursuits. It offers a welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff to explore ideas, find inspiration and rejuvenate. Browse zines, delve into archives, or expand your thinking with materials on art, design, media and critical studies.

With expert staff, a welcoming environment and evolving collections, the ECU Library is here to help you think critically, work creatively and explore boldly.

A modern library space with a bright and open design, featuring comfortable seating areas and workstations. Students are engaged in various activities, such as working on computers and browsing materials. The area includes tables with books and magazines, a welcome sign, and large windows that allow natural light to fill the room. The environment is conducive to both individual study and collaborative learning.

Vision, Mission, Values

Vision

The Library + Archives aspires to be a radical and empowering space that serves as the heart of ECU.

We envision the Library + Archives as the place where students, faculty, staff and the wider community deepen their creative knowledge and research practices and make connections.

The Library + Archives will be a humanizing and fully accessible place where the responsive and relatable team prioritize trust-building and advocacy as they strive to meet community needs.

Mission

Our friendly and approachable Library + Archives team facilitates independent and collaborative creativity, knowledge-building and judgement-free inquiry by providing rich collections, thoughtful services and welcoming spaces.

Values

Accessibility	We work to create an environment which ensures that the diverse physical, psychosocial and emotional needs of our community are met.
Anti-racism	We work to identify and eliminate the systemic racism inherent in our policies and practices.
Care	We demonstrate respect and empathy for each other and the community.
Community	We promote relationship building, reciprocity and collaboration.
Decolonization and Reconciliation	We strive to dismantle harmful colonial systems and structures while developing respectful reciprocal relationships with Indigenous community members and our host nations.
Sustainability	We endeavour to be sustainable in our work practices, systems and relationships, and be part of the solution for climate justice.