Brock Library re-opens January 6 at 9am. Here’s what to expect.

Hours of Operation:

James A. Gibson Library

• Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
• Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Archives and Special Collections, Digital Scholarship Lab, Makerspace, and Map, Data & GIS Library open by appointment only. 

Access to collections:

The upper floors of the library are currently closed. The following services are in place to provide you with access to our print materials:

• Hathi Trust Emergency Temporary Access Service. ETAS provides electronic read-only access to approximately 30% of our print collections.
• For items not available in Hathi Trust, use the request for pickup service
• A scanning service is also available for print journal articles and book chapters.
• Interlibrary Loan and borrowing via Omni partner libraries remain available.

Access to study space:

• Students looking for a quiet space to work can book one of 50 individual study spots  on the main floor of the library. Book up to 8 hours per day and up to 2 weeks in advance.
• Printing and copying is available.
• Group study is not available.
• Classrooms A and B are not available.

Research help:

• Ask a Librarian chat service resumes January 10
• Email us at libhelp@brocku.ca
• Book an online research consultation with your Liaison Librarian.

Your Library Account:

• When returning books, please use the drop slot in the Rankin Family Pavilion/Schmon Tower Lobby.
• Here’s how to renew your items.

Delivery and intercampus transfer:

• Intercampus transfer between the main campus and Marilyn I. Walker remains operational. Items can be picked up at the MIW Security desk.
• Departmental delivery for faculty and staff is unavailable at this time.

Alumni and community member access:

• Visitors are asked to complete the self-screen survey for COVID-19 risk before arriving on campus. It can be completed via web form or through the Brock Safety mobile app.
• Check in at  the Visitor/Guest COVID-19 Screening desk in the Rankin Family Pavilion (base of Schmon Tower) or in the east entrance of the Cairns Complex.
• Provide your proof of vaccination and confirmation from the screening survey to the screener on duty.

Keep up to date with developments by visiting the Brock University Library COVID-19 page. Questions? Email libhelp@brocku.ca