- Location
- 1958 Main Mall
- Collection
- The principal library for the Humanities and Social Sciences, Government Publications, Microforms, and Course Reserves.
- Telephone
- 604-822-6375 (information); 604-822-2725 (reference)
- Home page
- http://koerner.library.ubc.ca
A helpful list of key services on each floor is available at http://wiki.ubc.ca/Library:Koerner_Library_Layout
- Maps
- Detailed key plans of the Koerner Library are available in print format from Campus Planning (tel: 822-8228).
Access Information
- Summary
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The Koerner Library is very wheelchair-friendly. This is only a general overview; contact the UBC Access & Diversity for more information on access services.
- Parking
- Designated parking is near the UBC Bookstore or the Main Library. Paid parking is available in the Fraser River and West Parkades.
- Building and library entrance
- There is a single entrance from the Main Mall or Crescent Road via the central courtyard (the lower paths along the side of building involve steps). The library doors open automatically with push-buttons.
- Elevator
- There are two good-sized elevators with service to all floors.
- Library catalogue and computers
- Some Library Web Computers are designated for use with the international access symbol.
- Book stacks
- There is standard width between the stacks, except for call numbers D-JC which are in manually-operated compact shelving. The stack width is adjustable. Patrons with mobility disabilities may request retrieval of materials through Document Delivery. Patrons with disabilities qualify for Enhanced Library Services.
- Washrooms
- Handicapped accessible washrooms are on levels 1 and 2. Public stalls on all floors are modified, although they are not labelled.
- Photocopiers
- There are regular photocopiers on each floor and a wheelchair-height photocopier is on level 2 outside Room 240.
- Public telephones
- Public telephones (including TDD) are on level 2.
Other
- Low drinking fountains are available.
