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How Do I Borrow Materials if I Visit Another Canadian University Library?
1. Can I borrow library materials while visiting another Canadian University Library?
Yes. Western Libraries participates in the Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement (CURBA), a resource sharing program with other Canadian university libraries. This agreement allows UWO students, faculty and staff to borrow in person from university libraries across Canada.
This service is especially useful for distance studies students.
2. What do I need to borrow materials?
To borrow materials from another university you will need:
- Your valid Western ONECard.
- an Inter-University Borrowing Project (IUBP) card, if visiting a Quebec university library .
IUBP cards may be obtained by:
OR
- Speaking directly to Service Desk staff.
3. How long can I borrow materials?
The length of time you are allowed to borrow materials depends on the university you borrow from. Please ask the staff at the library you are visiting before you borrow any materials.
4. What materials am I allowed to borrow?
The type of materials you are allowed to borrow depends on the university you borrow from. In most cases you will be able to borrow regular loan, but not reserve or short loan materials.
5. Where do I return borrowed material?
Borrowed materials can be returned to:
- The university library from which the material was borrowed.
- Any of our Western Libraries or Affiliated University College library (Brescia, Huron, King's) and St. Peter's Seminary.
6. What happens if I incur fines?
You are responsible for any lost materials, fines incurred or damage done to borrowed materials.Western Libraries will assist Canadian university libraries with the collection of any library charges incurred by UWO students, faculty or staff by applying appropriate sanctions of the Access Code for Western Libraries.
