PLEASE NOTE

The Concordia University Library provides many services to its patrons. Certain services are reserved for Concordia University faculty and currently registered CU students. Services followed by (ID) require a Concordia University ID card.

Please remember that use of many of the services requires either a Concordia University ID card or a Concordia University Library Guest card. If you forget your card, you will not be able to make use of many services. It is a good idea to bring the card EVERY time you visit the library.

Reference Help

CUI Librarians are available to help you every hour the library is open. You may also ask reference questions via e-mail by sending a message to librarian@cui.edu.

Course Reserves (ID)

The CUI Library's Reserve Desk is located behind the Circulation Desk. These materials are made available by the faculty for short term use by their students. The purpose of placing material on reserve is to ensure its availability to a large number of students in a short period of time. At CUI, there are four types of reserve: library use only, 3 hour, overnight, and 7 day. The library staff cannot change the type of reserve without written permission from the faculty member.

You will need your ID to check out these materials. Reserve materials may be searched in the online catalog. Click the Reserve Desk button. Searching is available by the instructor's name, course name, or course number.

Research Stations

There are six computer research stations located on the main level of the library. These machines are available for patron use on a first come-first serve basis. While the machines have Internet access, patrons are not permitted to access email or use chat software. The machines do not have word processing software. Any student who needs to type a paper or check their email may do so in one of the campus computer labs located in the Student Success Center, the Center for Student Leadership and Development Center, or the either of the dorm (Rho and Sigma) labs.

Interlibrary Loan (ID)

The Concordia University Library will make every effort to help find the information you require. If we cannot find it here, or in the immediate area, we can use the Interlibrary Loan process to access other libraries. This service usually takes about two weeks. For more information regarding this service, please call extension 1501.

Conference Rooms (ID)

The small conference rooms along the north wall of the main level are reserved for use by small groups of Concordia University faculty and students. Reservations can be made at the Charging Desk. Unreserved rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

Copy Machines

Copy machines are located on the main level of the library.

Printers

Printers networked to the library research workstations are available in the copy machine room on the main level of the library. The cost is 10 cents a page.

Microfiche Reader/Printer

The library subscribes to many journals in microfiche format. A machine is available on the main level of the library for viewing and printing microfiche. Inquire at the Circulation Desk. Printouts are 10 cents a page, payable at the Circulation Desk.

Listening/Viewing Stations (ID)

Two TV/VCR viewing stations, two stereo cassette listening stations, and two CD listening stations are located on the main level near the Circulation Desk. There is an additional TV/VCR viewing station for use in the conference rooms.

Laminator

A roll laminator is available for items up to 27" wide. The cost is 25 cents a foot. To use the laminator, please ask at the Circulation Desk. Plan ahead! The laminator takes 20 minutes to warm up.