Important Update: September 20, Fall 2020 Term to be conducted virtually. All on-campus support services remain virtual until further notice.
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The Alexander College Library serves as an information centre in which students engage in academic, cultural and social activities.

If you would like to participate in future videos or photos, contact Sebastian, our Videographer at youtube@alexandercollege.ca

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.
MyAC Student ID Photos

How to Upload To upload a photo, students will go to the ‘Courses’ tab in Canvas. Students…Read More

Library Blog / September 18, 2020
Welcome to AC Library – Online for Fall 2020!

Welcome new & returning AC students! Although we cannot meet face-to-face, the Library is happy to provide…Read More

Library Blog / September 8, 2020
AskAway Summer Closure Starts Today!

Hey AC Students! Just a heads up that AskAway will close from August 15th to September 7th…Read More

Library Blog / August 14, 2020
Virtual Sightseeing – Fort Langley

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

Library Blog / August 12, 2020
Virtual Sightseeing – Granville Island

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

Library Blog / July 22, 2020
Virtual Sightseeing – Capilano Suspension Bridge

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

Library Blog / July 8, 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 8:30am-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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