Technology, Libraries, and Academic Conduct
Can I use the Libraries on Campus?
Yes, you will have access as a Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) student. VSP students can obtain a guest sign-on at the branch circulation desk, which allows them access to the UBC Library’s electronic collections in the various Library branches at the public workstations. No access to the electronic collections is provided outside of the Library branches. Because of this, resources like journal articles will either be linked here in the Handbook as downloadable PDFs, or as Open Access links if available, neither of which will require you to be at a Library Workstation to access. Please speak to your instructor(s) if you have any questions.
Use of Print Collections
Reserve materials
VSP students may use reserve materials in any of the Library reserve rooms that are self serve. This excludes materials in David Lam and Education Libraries where a UBC student card is needed to borrow the reserve materials.
General Print Collections
VSP Students may use any of the print collections in any of the branches. They will not be able to borrow the items unless they have a Community Borrower Card (see below).
Community Borrower Cards
VSP students can purchase Community Borrower Cards with a cost of $40 CAD for a 4-month period that would allow borrowing of the collections (except reserve materials). This will also allow you to borrow laptops and other technology equipment. You need to bring a photo ID with you to get a Community Borrower Card, and to use one, since they do not have a photo on them.
Can I use my laptop, tablet, or phone while in class?
Yes, if it is for research or other class purposes. If you need to take an emergency or urgent call or text, please leave the room to do so, so you don’t disturb the work of those in class. It is your responsibility to ensure you are using your technology and class time responsibly, and not distracting yourself or others.
What if I don’t have my own laptop or computer?
UBC has desktop computers available in the libraries on campus, and has some dedicated technology spaces that have computers, scanners, printers, and other technology that you may need. If you are doing research during class time that requires a computer, and no one in your group has one, you may be able to leave class to go use computers in those spaces, or use your phones to look things up during class. Check in with your instructors. If you get a Community Borrower Card, you can use that to borrow laptops from the libraries.
UBC Academic Conduct
Students are expected to adhere to UBC Policies and Guidelines, including contributing to a safe and respectful learning environment, and ensuring properly citing all work.
For example, plagiarism, or presenting ideas or work made by others as your own, is considered academic misconduct. All work is expected to be properly cited. If you need help with your citation skills, the UBC Library has some great resources. You can also find some citation guides on Purdue OWL.
For explanations for types of Academic Misconduct and related Policy, see this link or this link.
