Information for External Borrowers
Borrowing In-person
For information on borrowing privileges, community borrower's fees, library cards, and loan periods, please go to:
http://uviclib.uvic.ca/dept/access/borrow_non.html
Library Services at a Distance
The UVic INFOLINE service, developed to provide off-campus students with access to library materials and information, is available, on a fee-for-service basis, to institutions, organizations, businesses, and individuals.
INFOLINE can provide access to a wide variety of literature databases and enable you to retrieve articles, books, and reference information from the University Libraries through a document delivery system.
SERVICES AVAILABLE ON DEMAND FROM THE UVic LIBRARIES:
1. Document delivery of specific titles:
- Interlibrary loan of items not owned by the UVic libraries.
- Provision of copies of articles from publications in the UVic collection.
- Loan of circulating monographs in the UVic collection.
2. Literature searches and reference assistance:
- Database searches to generate lists of references on a specified topic.
- Searches of online and printed sources to locate information or data.
METHODS OF COMMUNICATION:
You can contact the INFOLINE service by telephone, e-mail, fax, or regular mail to request any of the above mentioned services.
Telephone:
(250) 721-6488
E-Mail:
Fax:
250) 721-6233
Mailing address:
- Continuing Studies Library Service
McPherson Library, Room 282
University of Victoria
Box 1800
Victoria, BC
V8W 3H5
METHODS OF DOCUMENT DELIVERY:
Material and information will be delivered to you either by fax, courier, or regular mail depending on format, quantity, and urgency.
COST STRUCTURE FOR UVic LIBRARY SERVICES:
The costs associated with INFOLINE may be paid by:
Credit Card
Payment must be made in advance by major credit card (VISA or MasterCard) for all transactions. For information on transaction charges, please refer to our Infoline Rates.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
A representative of the UVic INFOLINE service will be pleased to provide further information and discuss individual requirements with you. Please contact us by:
Telephone:
(250) 721-6488
E-Mail:
Fax:
250) 721-6233
You can also visit the office in person - Room 282 in the McPherson Library. It is recommended that you call the Infoline Office in advance for an appointment.
For more information, contact:
Carol Gordon, Continuing Studies Librarian
cjgordon@uvic.ca
Page updated: September 22, 2006