How To Use the Library

Essentials

Student Card

The library is the place to get your student card. They can be acquired at any KPU campus library. You can use your card to borrow things from the library, as well as for the printing and photocopying services.

Study Space/Study Rooms

All of KPUs libraries have spaces for students to work. All libraries have designated quiet study areas as well as spaces to work more loudly or in groups. In addition, if you need a more private space to work by yourself or with a group, you can book a study room. You have to book a room online, and can book up to 2 hours per day.

Computers

All libraries have computers available for students to use. Simply use your KPU username and password to login. Remember to bring a USB or email yourself your work after you’re done because the computers wipe themselves clean every time you log out.

Print, Copy, Scan

All libraries have devices that can print, photocopy, and scan. Printing and photocopying are

priced per page while scanning is free. Use your student card to activate the machine by tapping it on the scanner on the side. To load funds onto your card, visit the service counter or use the Papercut application on a library computer.

Hours

The hours for all of KPUs libraries can be found here. Hours

change during holidays and between semesters.

Maps

These are the floor plans with service labels and room

numbers for all of the libraries on all the campuses. Surrey

Library: 1st floor, 2nd floor & 3rd floor. Richmond Library.

Langley Library. Cloverdale Library.

Learning Center

If you need free help with writing or study skills or need to

book a tutor, visit the Learning Centre. You can find their

contact information on the website or visit them in the

libraries. They can be found labeled on the maps directly above.

Library FAQ

If you have addition questions, here is a good place to look for answers.

Books & Borrowing

Borrowing

If you want to borrow, visit any library service counter with the items you want to take out and your student card. The length of time you can take an item out depends on the type of item.

You can request any book, journal or DVD to be held under your name for 7 days at any campus library.

Library Account

You can view what items you have on loan and to renew items by logging in to your library account here. Just use your KPU username and password to log in.

Catalogue

Use the library catalogue to view all the items available for borrowing.

Textbooks

The library carries some textbooks for courses. Use the library catalogue or Ask a Librarian to find out if the library carries the textbook you want. If it is carried, then it likely been placed on

course reserve. This means that has a limited borrowing time with no renewals. They are held at the library service counters.

Fines

If you return items late, fines start to accrue on your account. The amount depends on the type of item. If you have outstanding fees, you may not be able to register for courses, and if you owe more than $25 you cannot borrow more library items until the balance is settled.

Equipment and Media Services

The libraries loan out equipment such as presentation aids, cameras, and whiteboards.

Research

Research Help

Visit any library during In Person Reference hours for one-on-one help with a Librarian, or visit Ask a Librarian and choose your preferred form of communication. You can also use research help if you don’t know where to start.

Summon Search

Use summon search to find resources and references like books, scholarly journals, and newspaper articles.

Subject Guides

Subject guides are a list of resources likely to be useful for students doing research in specific subject areas. Subject guides contain recommended databases, websites, books and periodicals, as well as information on citation styles and other research resources.

Citations

Visit Citation Styles for guidance on the different types of styles. You can also visit any campus library and a librarian can help you find the resources you need to learn how to cite.

Assistance

Service Counter

Each library has a service counter for you to check out items and answer any questions you might have.

Ask a Librarian

You can use the Ask a Librarian website to get answers to any burning questions or visit a service counter to speak to a librarian in person.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University. (2019). KPU Library. Retrieved from https://www.kpu.ca/library.