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Using the Libraries

Copycards, Copyright, Hours of service

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Copycards

To use the Libraries photocopiers, you must purchase a copycard. These cards are reusable and have no expiry date. The microform reader-printers use the same copycard.

Copycards are available at two copycard vending machines across campus:

  • Reserve Room, main floor of McPherson Library
  • Room 185, Priestly Law Library

Copycards are also available at the Main Loan Desk, McPherson Library.

Value can be added to copycards in one dollar denominations from $1 to $50. Any value remaining on the copycard is not refundable.

The copycard vending machines accept $1 and $2 coins when purchasing a copycard. They accept $1 and $2 coins as well as $5, $10 and $20 bills when adding value. They do not make change or provide a receipt.

If you require change or a receipt, please purchase your copycard at the Main Loan Desk, McPherson Library. Pay with cash, debit card, cheque, or departmental charge voucher*.

* For information about departmental charge vouchers, contact Client Services Technical Support Unit, McPherson Library (721-8284).

To care for your copycard, we suggest that you treat it as a credit card:

  • do not bend the card
  • do not scratch the card
  • do not write on the card
  • do not try to pull the card out of the card reader
  • keep the card away from heat and magnetic fields
  • remember to take it with you when you have finished making copies

Lost & Found for copycards is available at the Main Loan Desk, McPherson Library and at the loan desk at Currciulum Library.

Please return empty cards to the Main Loan Desk for proper recycling.




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Copyright

When using the photocopying facilities, the provisions of the Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C. 1985, c.C-42) and the Access Copyright License must be observed. The relevant restrictions are displayed prominently at each photocopier. The latest Photocopying Guidelines are also available online.

The latest Access Copyright policies and information may be accessed online.

 


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Hours

The self-serve photocopiers and printers in the libraries are available for use during library hours. The self-serve photocopiers in other buildings are available during the hours that each building is open, often until 10 pm. For specific hours of each building, call Campus Security (721-6683).

Page updated:  November 17, 2011