Important Update: April 15, Spring 2021 term course registration is now open. | Spring and Summer 2021 terms to be delivered virtually. All on-campus support services are currently virtual. Important Announcement for Fall 2021.
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Library Services During Virtual Semesters

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 is closed during virtual semesters. You can contact us via phone, email, or 1-1 appointment from Monday to Friday 8:30am-9:00pm PST.

How to Guide | Understanding the Library

Find out about how to register for your Studend 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 potenital.
AskAway Hours Change for April 19th to May 14th

The AskAway Chat Service Hours will change between semesters. AskAway will stay open April 19th – May…Read More

Library Blog / April 14, 2021
Celebrating National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month! April is National Poetry Month. Started by the Academy of American Poets…Read More

Library Blog / April 9, 2021
AC ID Verification for Final Exams

For the Winter 2021 term, students must have a verified photo in their myAC profile to be…Read More

Library Blog / April 1, 2021
AC Library & AskAway Service Closed Good Friday to Easter Monday

The AC Library and AskAway Chat Service will be closed Friday April 2nd to Monday April 5th,…Read More

Library Blog / April 1, 2021
Virtual Study Sessions: Study Live with AC Library on March 29th!

Join us on Monday March 29th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm PST for our Virtual Study Sessions: Study…Read More

Library Blog / March 26, 2021
International Women’s Day: AC Library Reads

March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate how far women have come in society,…Read More

Library Blog / March 8, 2021


Hours of Operation & Contacts

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

Burnaby Campus Library

Fall/Winter/Spring Term Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am-9:00pm

Summer Term Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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

Phone: 604-558-6181

Vancouver Campus Library

Fall/Winter/Spring Term Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am-9:00pm

Summer Term Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

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

Phone: 604-558-6926

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