Taylor Library Services
The Allyn & Betty Taylor Library serves the Faculties of Engineering, Science, Health Sciences and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Floor Plans Learning and Food Zones
Main (M) Floor
Borrowing and returning items
Requested book shelf:
- Books from Western libraries and Omni partners
- Interlibrary Loan articles
- Course Readings ("Taylor Library Main Floor Reserves- 1 Day Loan" in the library catalogue)
Check-out books:
- Patrons can use the Self-Checkout machines to check out books.
Renew books:
- Renew books online through your My Library Account or renew on the Self-Checkout machines.
Return books:
- Books from any Western Libraries, Affiliated University College Library or Omni Partner can be returned to Taylor Library.
- Check-in your books by placing them on the Return Shelf between the Self-Checkout machines.
- The book drop is located in the hall in Natural Sciences Centre outside Einstein's Cafe and is open after Service Hours and during Academic Study Hall.
- If Natural Science Centre is locked, books can be returned to the outside book drop located near the front doors of The D.B. Weldon Library.
InfoDesk
- Library Account Help
- Sign out Chargers and Adaptors
- Sign out lab coats and goggles
- Sign out Interlibrary Loan books
- Purchase PaperCut credit
- Help with Printing, Copying, and Scanning
- Obtain "Guest Access" login (non-Western affiliated)
- Lost & Found
- General inquires
Computers
All public library computers (except the "Guest Access" computers) contain the following:
AODA Accessible PC:
- Software available: Magnifier, Narrator, On Screen Keyboard
Two "Guest Access" computers:
- Get an access login from the InfoDesk. Note: you must provide appropriate ID
Print/Copy/Scan room
- PaperCut Account: add credit to your account and use the Web Print feature
- Taylor has 3 multifunction devices that include print, photocopy, and scan options (colour or black-and-white)
Study rooms and media rooms
Rooms bookable online:
- Study Rooms 154-160
- Media Rooms 171A-171E
- Bookings are limited to a maximum of two hours per day
Taylor Community Corner
- In support of student groups and club activities throughout the year
- Taylor Community corner is bookable for student events
Research Help
- Email our Teaching and Learning team: wlteach@uwo.ca
- Chat: Ask a Librarian
- Consultation: book an appointment
- Research Guides (including Clinical Outreach)
- Western Libraries Videos & How-Tos
Instruction
The Kellogg Room/Taylor Instruction Room is used for instructional sessions taught by library staff.
Ground (G) Floor
Collaborative Learning Centre
- Conversation Friendly Zone
- Media tables A - E with multi view display screens
- Tables bookings are limited to a maximum of two hours per day
Library Carrels and Tables
- Silent Study Zone
- For individual study space
Lower Ground (LG) Floor
Library Carrels and Tables
- Silent Study Zone
- For individual study space
Stacks 1-6
Study space
- Quiet Study Zone
- Tables for collaborative or quiet group work
- Large chairs for studying
Taylor Library Stacks
- Stack 1-3 - Periodicals
- Stack 3 - Reference Books
- Stacks 4-6 - Books
