Services

These services are relevant to all WLRC users.

For services related to specific groups see the pull-down tabs along the top of this website.

WLRC Specific Services and Information

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General UWaterloo Library Services and Information

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Printing and photocopying

Printing with W Print (information and instructions).

Printing is available from computers housed in the WLRC as well as from your laptop using W Print.

The WLRC houses a print/copier with access to Black and white and colour printing, photocopying and scanning using your WatCard. Your will need to have funds available on your card. You can add money to your Watcard account online.

WLRC study rooms

The WLRC has seven group study rooms which can be booked by optometry students only for groups of three or more. Sign up is required per hour at the circulation desk.

Research Assistance

Need help with your research? Please email us or call us at + (519) 888-4005.

Computer lab & Wireless Access

The WLRC houses several computers for student use.

Wireless access is available throughout the optometry building for students and guests.

Watcard/library card

To borrow WLRC library items you need to have a Watcard. Your card is automatically registered with the Library.

Your Watcard allows you to:

  • Request, sign out and renew books from the library
  • Access the University of Waterloo electronic journals, books and indexes from anywhere
  • Access printing, photocopying, and scanning
  • Access resources from other Omni participating Ontario University Libraries
  • Use Interlibrary loan (ILL) to request materials, not owned by UWaterloo Libraries from another library free of charge

See the UWaterloo Library website for additional information about My library card.

Borrowing privileges

Optometry students can

  • Request material from 16 Ontario university libraries via the new easy-to-use academic search tool Omni.
  • Borrow up to 500 items in total with loan periods of, 120 days for most items and 14 days for journals.
  • Have access to licensed electronic resources.
  • Use Interlibrary loans (ILL) to request materials from beyond the OMNI consortia free of charge

See the UWaterloo Library website for additional information about Borrowing Privileges

Returning library items

Please return your WLRC library items to our book bin, WLRC circulation desk or any University of Waterloo Library location.. You also have the option of returning your items to the other locations.

WLRC reserve items must be returned to our circulation desk.