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Library Services for Fall 2021

The Alexander College Library serves as an information centre in which students engage in academic, cultural and social activities.

If you would like to get in touch with the Library staff:

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The Library at the Burnaby Campus is open from Monday - Thursdays 8 am - 9 pm, Fridays 8 am - 6:30 pm (with research appointments available 9 am - 4 pm). You can also contact us via phone, email, or 1-1 appointment.

How to Guide | Understanding the Library

Find out about how to register for your Student ID, how to sign out library books and about using our study room.

Searching Tips and Tricks | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Learn how to optimaly search for aticles for your research.
How to Narrow a Topic | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Learn the steps on how to narrow your topic your essays.
How to Build a Search Strategy | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Learn how to buid a Search Strategy through online databases and keywords.
How to Create Keywords | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Learn the dos and don'ts regarding keywords.
How to Find and Use EBooks | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Learn how to find ebooks from our online libary.
Types of Resources and Evaluating Resources | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Learn about different types of sources such as Scholarly Journals, Books, and more.
How to Book an Online Research Appointment | Library Services (How-to Guide)
To book an online research appointment please follow the video guidelines.
Registering a Student ID | Library Services (How-to Guide)
To register for your Student ID you will need Government ID, your student number and your registered courses.
Signing Out a Book | Library Services (How-to Guide)
Provide us with your Student ID and you can rent a book for 3 hours, 1 week or 3 weeks.
Booking the Study Room | Library Services (How-to Guide)
To book the study room all you need is your Student ID and to visit either Downtown or Burnaby Library areas.

Stay up to date with the latest Library News

The Library Blog provides information to enhance your experience of using the library to it's full potential.

New resource alert!
Student Spotlight – Video Games
AskAway Closes for the Winter 2022 term
AC Library Celebrates Black History Month!
AC Library Celebrates Lunar New Year!
Virtual Sightseeing – Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
Welcome to the 2022 Winter Term!
AskAway Open for the Winter 2022 Term

Hours of Operation & Contacts

Full contact details: View all methods of contact here
Email: library@alexandercollege.ca

Burnaby Campus Library

Spring 2022 Hours
Monday to Thursday 8 am - 9 pm, Fridays 8 am - 6:30 pm PST
with appointments available 9 am - 4 pm

The hours for the Winter 2022 term term will be Monday to Fridays 8am-5:30 pm (with virtual appointments available from 9am-4pm PST Monday to Friday).

Between Semester Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:30pm PST

Phone: 604-558-7369

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