AskAway Policy Page
BC ELN Virtual Reference Initiative Library Policy Page for the Emily Carr University Library + Archives
This page includes information about the ECU Library for AskAway service providers.
These policies are current as of October 2024.
If you're looking for research help, or want to start a chat session, visit Research Resources.
| Library website | https://www.ecuad.ca/library |
General Information
| Library Branches | One location only |
| Library Hours | https://www.ecuad.ca/library (today and tomorrow's times are always posted here) Summer & between term: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Fall/Spring hours: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday + Sunday: 1 - 5pm |
Library access directions | The public entrance to Emily Carr University is on the south side of the building facing Great Northern Way and Nemesis Coffee (the red flower shaped building). Once you enter the school, turn to the right past Student Services. The library is halfway down the hall on the right hand (south) side. |
| Library policies | https://www.ecuad.ca/library/about/policies |
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| ECU Security | 604-844-3838 / 604-619-6792 (cell) |
| Service Desk/Circulation Phone Number | 604-844-3840 |
| Reference Desk/Research Help Phone Number | 604-844-3840 |
| Reference Desk/Research Help Email | library@ecuad.ca |
| Writing Centre | https://writingcentre.ecuad.ca/ |
Resources + Services
| Discovery Layer | General Search on the main page search bar: https://www.ecuad.ca/library |
| Library Catalogue | Books + Media on the main page search bar, or https://emilycarr.bc.catalogue.libraries.coop/eg/opac/home |
| Library Databases | Databases on the main page search bar, or https://www.ecuad.ca/library/research/databases-journals or A-Z list: https://guides.ecuad.ca/az.php |
| Archives Database | https://ecuad.accesstomemory.org/ |
| Database Authentication | ECU library users: When prompted through the catalogue or databases, login using ECU email username and password. If there is an access issue, ECU students/staff/faculty should contact IT; Guest users: Contact the library service desk for more information; AskAway service providers: Use the username/password combination found on the AskAway site. Login through this URL before trying to access resources: my.openathens.net Users have to choose the option to “Sign in with OpenAthens” - NOT search for our institution |
| Research Guides | http://guides.ecuad.ca |
| Citation Guides | http://guides.ecuad.ca/citations |
| Instruction | Send your request for a library instruction session to: library@ecuad.ca, or contact a librarian directly to schedule a meeting: https://www.ecuad.ca/library/faculty/instruction |
| List of Librarians | https://www.ecuad.ca/library/faculty/librarians |
| Reserves | eBooks and streaming media are on reserve online for specific courses. Link to more information for students: https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/course-reserves |
| Interlibrary Loans | https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/ill |
| Media Bookings/Requests | For faculty: https://www.ecuad.ca/library/faculty/media-bookings |
| E-Journals | Journals tab on the main page search box, or https://www.ecuad.ca/library/research/databases-journals, or direct link to the journals database |
| Print Journals | Journals tab on the main page search box,
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| Technical Help |
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| Generative AI Guidelines |
Borrowing Information
| Library Cards |
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| Loan Periods | https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/loans |
| Holds/Renewals/Requests | Log into 'Your Account' (button on the top of all library web pages) to place or see your holds and all items on loan to you. Log in using the same username as your ECU email, and the password defaults to the last 4 digits of your phone number (unless you changed it). If you forgot your password, you can request a new one from the account log in page. https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/renew |
| Recalls | A recall will be placed on an item if it's checked out and another patron places a hold on it. The patron with the item has 2 weeks to return it without being fined. https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/renew |
| Fines | The library has eliminated most overdue fines on books and media. Late fines still apply for materials acquired through Interlibrary Loan. Please renew and return items responsibly. Fines and replacement fees can be seen here: https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/loans |
| Borrowing Policies | https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew |
| Library Account Information | Contact the service desk: 604-844-3840 library@ecuad.ca https://www.ecuad.ca/library/borrow-reserve-renew/library-cards |
| Book Drop/Returning books | You can return library materials to the book drop outside the library on the 2nd floor of the university when the library is closed. There is also a book drop on the right-hand side of the service desk when the library is open. |
Equipment + Facilities
| Internet Access | Public computers are available in the library for student use. |
| Wireless Access | Students should use their ECU credentials to log in to the ECUAD-Student Wifi Staff and Faculty should use their ECU credentials to log in to the ECUAD Wifi Guests can request access to the ECUAD-Guest Wifi, or find a poster with the login details How to connect to campus wifi |
| Photocopiers | n/a |
| Scanners | The library has document and book scanners, as well as large format flatbed scanners. The printers are also able to scan and send directly to email. |
| Printers | 2 printers on the main level of the library (level 2). Both printers are combined colour and b & w. They can also scan documents to email. Print jobs can be sent from anywhere on campus, or from personal laptops (see IT website for more information about installing a print driver on personal computers) Use your ECU OneCard at all Self-Serve printers on campus. Money can be added to your account at the library service desk, or financial services.
In addition, the Digital Output Centre (DOC) can be contacted to discuss and arrange printing and other services. |
| Microfilm/Microfiche | n/a |
| Meeting/Study Rooms | Students can book study rooms here: https://www.ecuad.ca/library/learning-commons/in-the-library/study-rooms 4 group study rooms are located on first floor of the library (1 large study room & 3 small study rooms). For student use only. Emily Carr students may book study rooms at the Service Desk: 604-844-3840 or online at https://ecuad.mywconline.com |
| Computer Labs | Curriculum computer labs: |
Campus Information
| Academic Calendar | https://www.ecuad.ca/student-life/academic-calendar |
| Current Course Listings | https://www.connect.ecuad.ca/courses |
| Exam Schedule | Based on instructor's course schedule |
| Campus Maps | https://www.ecuad.ca/about/visit/campus-maps |
| ECUAD Website Map | https://www.ecuad.ca/sitemap |
| Campus Security Contact | Campus Security contact |
Other Resources
| AskAway local Administrators |
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