Ask a Librarian

Research Help Desk

Use the chat box above to speak to a CapU librarian during the times below.

SUMMER SCHEDULE TERM 1: MAY 15 - JUNE 22

Monday 11 AM-3 PM IN THE LIBRARY

Tuesday 10 AM-2 PM CHAT

Wednesday 10 AM-2 PM CHAT

Thursday 11 AM-3 PM IN THE LIBRARY

Friday Closed

 

SUMMER SCHEDULE TERM 2: JULY 4 - AUGUST 17

Monday 1 PM-4 PM IN THE LIBRARY

Tuesday 10 AM-2 PM CHAT

Wednesday 10 AM-2 PM CHAT

Thursday 11 AM-3 PM IN THE LIBRARY

Friday Closed

 

If you require virtual assistance on Tuesdays or outside Research Help Desk Hours, use the AskAway chat

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

Note: Due to librarian shortages, the Research Help Desk may have to reduce hours occasionally. Please check the Library home page for notices about unscheduled closures. Help is available from AskAway during these periods.

Note: Due to librarian shortages, the Research Help Desk may have to reduce hours occasionally. Please check the Library home page for notices about unscheduled closures. Help is available from AskAway during these periods.

Askaway

Available 7 days a week - check the hours here

When the Research Help Desk is closed, you can chat with an AskAway librarian. They can answer all the same kinds of questions a CapU librarian can.

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
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