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

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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.

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.
Virtual Sightseeing – Science World

Welcome to AC Library’s virtual sightseeing tour! In this series, the Library will take you to different…Read More

Library Blog / May 27, 2020
New! Library Research Infographics

Hey AC Students! The Library has created some cool new inforgraphics to help explain the research process!…Read More

Library Blog / May 20, 2020
AskAway Hours Update

Hey AC Students! Just a heads up that AskAway will be closed over the long weekend (May…Read More

Library Blog / May 15, 2020
Virtual Sightseeing – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Welcome to AC Library’s virtual sightseeing tour! In this series, the Library will take you to different…Read More

Library Blog / May 13, 2020
Virtual Sightseeing – The Vancouver Aquarium

Welcome to AC Library’s virtual sightseeing tour! In this series, the Library will take you to different…Read More

Library Blog / April 29, 2020
Virtual Sightseeing – The Burnaby Village Museum

Welcome to AC Library’s virtual sightseeing tour! In this series, the Library will take you to different…Read More

Library Blog / April 15, 2020


Hours of Operation & Contacts

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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 8:00am-5:30pm

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 8:00am-5:30pm

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

Phone: 604-558-6926

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