Library Cards for Visiting Scholars

Visiting Faculty With Visiting Appointments

• Visiting Faculty are appointed through UBC Faculty Relations and apply for a UBC Visiting Faculty ID card at the UBC Carding Office
• The UBC Visiting Faculty ID card serves as a library card

Visiting Scholars Collaborating With UBC Faculty Members On Research

• Visiting Scholars collaborating with UBC Faculty members on their research can request the UBC faculty member authorize them to borrow library materials and access services in their name
• UBC Faculty complete the Faculty Authorization Application Form and bring it along with one piece of government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s licence, passport) to one of the UBC Library locations listed on the form

Visiting Scholars Not Affiliated With UBC

• Faculty and students visiting from other universities may be eligible for free UBC Community Borrower Library cards through reciprocal borrowing arrangements
• Applicants apply in person at Koerner Library, Robson Square Library, or UBCO Library with one piece of government issued photo ID and proof of a local address

Did You Know?

• Lost or stolen cards can be reported online