Ask a Librarian

Research Help Desk

We’re open to help YOU with both in person and online service.

During online service hours, use the chat box above to speak with a CapU librarian.

January 29 - March 31, 2024

Day Online In-person
Monday 3 - 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday 9 - 11:30 a.m. 1 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday 9 - 11:30 a.m.
3 - 6 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thursday 9 - 11:30 a.m.
3 - 6 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. - noon  

AskAway

AskAway provides convenient and expert chat reference help to post-secondary students, instructors, and researchers. Connect with friendly and professional AskAway service providers, who respond to questions ranging from circulation to in-depth research to citations. http://askaway.org

AskAway's chat hours are:

Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 5p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. - 9p.m.

If the Research Help Desk and AskAway are closed, you can email library@capilanou.ca and the next available librarian will respond to you.

Library Services

For borrowing and access questions, you can email us at library@capilanou.ca.

Do you know who your librarian is?

Check the list of Librarians by area of study and email directly for help.

A Librarian can help you with your research by giving advice on:

  • The best places to find articles, books and other resources
  • How to use the available tools, including databases and the library catalogue
  • Where to find information on citing your sources
  • How to plan your research strategy

Contact

Capilano University Library


604 984 4944
Library Building
library@capilanou.ca
Library Hours
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