The Library is Your Friend

When you first start at the university, research papers and projects tend to become overwhelming and stressful. However, not knowing how to find resources and materials can make it even more stressful. That is why it is so important to get to know your way around the library and become familiar with this environment as you will likely be visiting it a lot throughout your university career.Here are some services provided to you by the library:

Library Tours

In September and January students are encouraged to sign up for a general library tour. Library staff emphasize the services that are offered, point out the location of basic services and provide some basic information on how to use the library.You can also do a virtual tour of the library at: http://www.uleth.ca/lib/virtour/

On-line Services

Not only is the library easy to use, but it is made even easier by the services offered on-line.Library privileges, renewals, on-line journals and articles, interlibrary loans, and getting call numbers of the books you want to find, can all be done from the convenience of your own home.It is all very user-friendly and links are easy to find. Plus, if you have any questions at all, the ladies and few gentlemen are so willing to help and really take the time to make sure you understand how to find what you need.
All of the information about fines, borrowing privileges and any other questions you may have about the library can be found at: http://www.uleth.ca/lib/services/display.asp?PageID=131

Other Privileges

It is definitely useful to be a member of the library here, because it offers you other services like a free Alberta Library Card, which gives you access to any library in the province, including the Lethbridge Public Library as well as access to the on-line library catalogues of Medicine Hat and U of C.

Curriculum Lab

This is undoubtedly one of U of L’s claims to fame. If you are in Education, the Cur lab is the place to be! The resources are endless and the individuals who work here are entirely selfless and willing to help with anything you ask. Even if you are not in Education, the Cur lab is somewhere where you are free to work with a group without having to whisper and be quiet all of the time. There are computers and classrooms there to use as well.

Computers in the Library

• 37 stand-up computers for Internet access


• 144 log-in computers (require UofL username and password) for access


• Network drives (e.g., P drive, S drive)


• CD burners


• Printing (provided UofL users have sufficient funds in print account)


• 4 computers designated for those with special needs


• Lethbridge Community Network Station (includes PC, scanner and CD burner)


• laptops for loan at the General Services Desk


• Laptop hookups available in carrels with yellow arrows overhead and in Group Study Rooms


• Wireless access for laptops
  

Study Spaces

• 1096 study spaces


• 17 group study rooms available on first-come first-serve basis


• 147 study carrels equipped with microcomputers


• Carrels equipped with listening and viewing equipment


• Computers with specialized software and devices to assist students, faculty and staff with special needs