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OCAD U Library 2021 Winter

Circulation Services

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Curbside Pickup and Book Return Drop-off Service 

This new service saw a total of 147 requests over the several weeks it was run and was seeing an overall increase in usage up until it was suspended due to the 2nd city lockdown. For everyone’s safety, curbside pickups and book returns for the Winter term have been delayed until after January 25, 2021. Please check our social media for updates on when the service will resume. We look forward to seeing you again in the months ahead! 

 

Due Dates 

All due dates for currently signed out books have been extended to Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Once our Curbside and Book Return Drop-off Service starts up again, the option to return items earlier will be available. 

 

Outstanding Library Fines 

As we start the Winter term, the library will begin collecting fines accrued prior to the closure. Patrons with balances will be receiving notifications over the next few weeks. To view if you have any fines, you can login to your library account and check the "current balance". 

 

For more info about circulation services during the closure, please visit this COVID-19 Shutdown guide

Reference News

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Ask a Librarian is a collaborative virtual reference service, offered in English and French, that connects students, faculty members, and researchers from participating university libraries across Ontario with real-time library and research assistance through chat. The service is offered by Scholars Portalthe digital service arm of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL).

From January 11th to April 9th, the service runs from:

  • Monday – Friday: 9 am – 10 pm

  • Saturday: 12 – 6 pm

  • Sunday: 12 – 6 pm

SERVICE CLOSURES

  • CLOSED: Monday February 15th: Family Day

  • CLOSED: Friday April 2nd: Good Friday

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Stay tuned for a bookable Virtual Reference Desk with OCAD U Librarians. By using the online booking calendar, you can reach reference librarians for any questions about your creative research needs.