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All research and instruction questions and consultations are virtual. The most up-to-date information about access to services, collections, instruction and research support is available at COVID-19 Library service updates page.

Library staff continue to be committed to providing excellent services even during the current public health challenges. Tell us how we can help you and feel free to Ask us.

Library building hours

Dana Porter Library is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Davis Centre Library is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight

Please visit the opening hours page for a detailed list of library hours.

Virtual reference hours

Chat with us: Chat is available Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; weekend noon to 4 p.m.

Starting Monday, December 5 chat will be available Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; weekend noon to 4 p.m.
Email us: Email is monitored Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; weekend 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Centre for Teaching Excellence Resources
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Musagetes Architecture Library
Optometry & Vision Science (Witer Learning Resource Centre)
Renison University College (Lusi Wong Library)
St. Jerome's University Library and Archives
School of Pharmacy
Stratford Campus delivery service: materials can only be picked up or returned between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

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