Computer & Study Support Facilities
Information about Okanagan Library facilities on the Information Commons section of the Okanagan Library website.
Computer Workstations
with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Additional computers throughout UBC Library branches provide access to the Web
only. Most UBC Library computers require users to log in using their UBC/Library card barcode and PIN or CWL.
All workstations are running Windows XP, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoEditor). Please note Access is not available. All workstations have sounds cards, USB ports, and either a CD-RW or DVD-RW drive
David Lam Library
- 22 workstations
- Prints to David Lam Library print station.
- UBC Library login required.
- 7 loaner laptops
Education Library
- 12 workstations
- Prints to the Education print station.
- UBC Library login required.
Hamber Library (off-campus at Children's and Women's Health Centre)
- 4 workstations
- Prints to the Hamber print station.
- UBC Library login required.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
- 119 workstations throughout the building.
- 3 in Rare Books and Special Collections (Level 1), including one guest access computer
- 24 in the main concourse (Level 2)
- 32 in the Chapman Learning Commons (Level 3) , including 12 Mac workstations
- 24 in Art + Architecture + Planning (Level 3, North Wing)
- 36 in Science and Engineering (Level 4, North Wing)
- Print stations located near all computer workstation areas
- UBC Library login required
- 10 loaner laptops
Koerner Library
- BC HydroLab, Floor 3
- 21 workstations.
- Prints to the Koerner Floor 3 print station.
- UBC Library login required.
- HSS Reference Area, Floor 2
- 35 workstations
- Prints to the Humanities print station on Koerner Floor 2.
- UBC Library login required.
- Floor 1
- 27 workstations
- Prints to the Humanities print station on Koerner Floor 2.
- UBC Library login required.
- Room 217 (evenings and weekends only)
- 34 workstations
- Prints to the Humanities print station on Koerner Floor 2.
- UBC Library login required.
- Room 266 (E-Space)
- 9 workstations
- Prints to the Humanities print station on Koerner Floor 2.
- UBC Library login required.
- Floor 4
- 27 workstations
- Prints to the Humanities print station on Koerner Floor 2.
- UBC Library login required.
- Floor 5
- 27 workstations
- Prints to the Humanities print station on Koerner Floor 2.
- UBC Library login require
12 loaner laptops
Law Library
- 15 workstations
- Prints to the Law print station.
- UBC Library login required
Okanagan Library
- 103 workstations
- UBC Library login required.
Robson Square Library
- 6 workstations
- Prints to the Robson print station.
- UBC Library login required.
- 1 laptop
- Available for loan to UBC/Library cardholders.
St. Pauls Hospital Library
- 5 workstations
- Prints to the St. Paul's print station.
- UBC Library login required.
Woodward Library
- 57 workstations throughout the building.
- 20 workstations on main floor,
- Prints to the Woodward main floor
printing station.
- UBC Library login required.
- 16 workstations total in Rooms B24 and B25A in the Lower
Level
- Prints to the
print station in Room B24.
- UBC Library login required.
- 21 workstations in the Lower Level Teaching Lab
- Prints to the print station in Room
B24.
- The Lab is available for public use when it is not used for
classes.
- UBC Library login required.
- 7 laptops
- Available for 4 hour loan at the Circulation Desk.
- UBC Library card
required.
Group Study Areas
David Lam Library
- David Lam Library has group study space on the second floor of the library. The group study tables and cubicles are first come first served and do not need to be booked. Please review these guidelines for booking and using the study rooms.
Education
- Group study tables are on the main floor near the entrance and on the lower floor.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
- The Learning Centre has several rooms with tables and whiteboards for group study on levels 3 and 4. Please review these guidelines for booking and using the study rooms.
Koerner Library Level 1
- Several rooms with tables and blackboards for group study are available on level one. Book these rooms for a study session using the binder available at the reference desk on level 2.
Woodward Library
- Woodward Library has group study facilities located along the east side of the second floor of the library. For further information about Woodward Library Group Study Rooms, call the Woodward Information Desk at: 822-4440. Please review these guidelines for booking and using the study rooms.
Internet Access Ports
Internet access ports for laptops are marked either by a yellow or green sticker or a blue outlet.
- Biomedical Branch Library
- David Lam Library (main level)
- Koerner Library (level 1)
- Law Library (all levels)
- Robson Square Library
- St. Paul's Hospital Library
- Woodward Library (Room 30, lower level; group study rooms, 2nd floor)
For more detailed information, visit the
ITServices Website.
Laptop
Lending
Photocopiers/Printers
Note: All prices include Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Basic Self-Service Photocopying and Printing
All libraries
- Copying 7˘ per b/w page or 40˘ for colour
- 25˘ in coin-operated copiers ( Music Library and David Lam Library)
- Printing (to all Library print stations) 7˘ per page for b/w; 40˘ for colour
- Print stations are able to do double sided prints
Colour Photocopying-Self Service (Note: the colour copiers also do b/w at 7˘ per page). Cost per copy is 40˘ with UBC Library Copy Card.
- Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Level 2 and 3 inside Book Stacks and Level 2 computer area as well as the Chapman Learning Commons
- Music Library, Law Library, Education Library, Woodward Library, and David Lam Library also have colour copiers available.
- Koerner Library Level 2 Copier Room and in Reserve Area on Level 3
- Paper sizes: 8 1/2x11 or 11x17
Double-Sided Copiers, many with document feeder
- Available at all branches
- 7˘ per side for b/w
Engineering Copier
Koerner Library Level 2
- The Map and Atlas Collection has an engineering copier that makes roll-fed, 36" wide copies that can be several yards long. It does not zoom, enlarge, or reduce. 70˘ per square foot or $2.10 per lineal foot.
Microfilm/Microfiche Copiers
Education Library, Entrance Level
- One Microform/Microfiche copier that allows duplication onto paper. Cost is 22˘ per copy.
Koerner Library Level 2
- There are 8 Microform/Microfiche copiers that allow duplication onto paper. Cost is 22˘ per copy. The Diazo machine makes duplicate microfiche. Ask for help at the Journals and Microforms Desk.
Web/MS Office Documents
- Web/MS Office Documents
- UBC Library print stations support printing these documents at 7˘ per page, including GST.
- Note: MS Office software is installed on some, but not all library computers. For more information, ask at any library information desk.
Copy Service
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and Woodward Library do copying, including copying onto 8.5x11 transparencies, of Library and other materials. Staff do not retrieve Library materials for copying. Pay with cash, cheque, departmental journal voucher, Visa, MasterCard, debit card, or Library Copy Service account.
UBC/Library cardholders who qualify for Enhanced
Services may order photocopying by staff through UBC Library’s Document
Delivery service.
Other campus locations
- Copyright, Lower Level, Student Union Building
- Various businesses in the University Village (Staples, CopiesMart etc.)
Reference Desks
Silent/Quiet Study Areas
David Lam Library
- The entire North and East perimeters on Level 1
- The entire South and West perimeters, and the Northwest half of the North perimeter on Level 2
Education Library
- On the west side of the bookstacks, on both the main and lower floor.
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
- Quiet study areas include the Ridington Reading Room (north end of levels 3 and 4), the Nass Reading Room (south end of level 4) and most study areas in the North Wing bookstacks.
- The Musqueam Reading Room (room 455) is a designated silent study area.
Koerner Library
- Very Silent
Study area on Level 1
- Silent
study on all floors. (Carrels)
Woodward Library
- Silent study in the basement and on floors 2 and 3.
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- Silent study on main floor at the back and between the stacks..
Wireless Access
Last modified: Nov 5, 09
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