Library + Archives
The Library + Learning Commons at Emily Carr University offers a comprehensive collection of resources focused on art, design and media. Services include research support, study spaces, printing facilities and access to specialized collections like artists’ books and archives.
The ECU Archives preserve the university’s history, housing materials dating back to 1925.
Library General Inquiries
Email: library@ecuad.ca
Phone: 604-844-3840
Hours of Operation
Regular Semester hours (Sept – April)
Monday – Thursday: 8 am – 8 pm
Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Summer hours (late April – August)
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Research Help Desk Contact + Hours of Operation
Email: library@ecuad.ca
September to April:
Monday to Friday: 11:15 am – 1:15 pm and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
May to August:
Research Help is available upon request.
Live Chat Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed on holidays and between semesters.
Archives Contact
Archives General Inquiries
Email: archives@ecuad.ca
Phone: 604-630-4571