Library + Archives

Get to Know Our Services

How can we help? Our service team is available to answer questions about borrowing materials, accessing electronic resources and the many other ways to use the library and learning spaces.

Service Desk

One of the first things you will see when entering the Library is the Service Desk to your right. This is where you go to check items out, pick up holds, look for course reserves, return items, buy book sale items, load print credit and get answers to basic queries.

Email the Service Desk
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Things we can help you with:

  • Library account problems
  • Activating new library cards
  • Questions about finding books
  • Checking books in and out
  • Basic IT assistance
  • Directions to other library + campus services
  • Library exhibition spaces

What else can you borrow from the Service Desk?

  • Phone chargers
  • Headphones
  • USB drives
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Stapler
  • Long-arm stapler

Explore Our Services

A woman is browsing the library shelves, reaching up to select a book from a high shelf. The section is labeled 'PN1997.5–QL799: Animation Science,' indicating a focus on animation and related topics. The shelves are filled with books of various colours, and the setting appears to be a well-organized library environment.

Borrowing

Two students are engaged in a collaborative discussion at a table, using a tablet and working with colorful cards or materials. The setting is bright and inviting, with natural light streaming in through a window that offers a view of greenery outside. One student gestures enthusiastically while explaining something, while the other listens attentively, both smiling and appearing focused on their task.

Get Help with Your Research

Two individuals are seated across from each other at a table in a meeting or study room. The person on the left, wearing glasses and a green jacket, is focused on a laptop, while the person on the right, wearing a striped sweater and a black beanie, looks attentively toward the other individual. The table has various items, including water bottles, notebooks, and papers, suggesting a collaborative or instructional setting. A whiteboard is visible in the background.

Study Rooms

A person is holding an open sketchbook, showcasing detailed and colorful artwork. The pages feature intricate drawings with vibrant blue and yellow hues, demonstrating creativity and artistic skill. In the background, a laptop is visible, suggesting a workspace or study environment where art and design projects are being developed.

Supplies Swap

A student is using a Mac computer in the Emily Carr University Library to work on digital art, with Adobe Photoshop open on the screen displaying a colourful illustration. The workspace is well-lit, and another individual can be seen working at a nearby computer in the background.

Equipment + Technology

A display case in the Emily Carr University showcases a curated exhibition of creative works. The transparent acrylic case protects items such as colorful posters, sketches, and printed materials arranged neatly on a wooden surface. The exhibit includes abstract designs, text-based artwork, and a book cover featuring a vibrant image. The setup highlights the diversity of artistic expressions within the ECU community.

Exhibition Space