The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC) has a dedicated space for graduate research activities and storage of library materials. Interested users may apply for a space in the room for a four-month academic term; the term is renewable, depending upon demand. Priority will be given to persons engaged in graduate degree programs at UBC whose research requires extensive use of IKBLC collections and who do not have a secure space to store library materials on campus.
Terms of Use Agreement
- Applications will be accepted only from individuals with a UBC Library account in good standing with no outstanding Library fines.
- Only those students whose applications were approved by the Library may use the room.
- You may occupy IKBLC Room 3.22/4.22 during Library book stacks open hours only.
- All library materials in IKBLC 3.22/4.22 must be signed out to you on your library card. Non-circulating library materials (including items in the reference collection) cannot be placed in the room. Any such items will be removed.
- All library items checked out to your card must be stored in the book cases provided in the room. Users will be required to designate (via a label or other signage) the items checked under their name on the shelves. Books left on the floor or on the furniture will be returned to the library stacks.
- The room is not a meeting space.
- Windows must not be covered. Do not affix items to walls, doors, counters, or windows.
- Furniture in IKBLC Room 3.22/4.22 must not be moved outside of the rooms nor should new furniture be moved into IKBLC Room 3.22/4.22.
- Use of kettles, heaters and similar appliances are forbidden in IKBLC 3.22/4.22.
- No smoking in IKBLC 3.22/4.22. No food is allowed in IKBLC 3.22/4.22; drinks with lids are allowed.
- Library staff members reserve the right to inspect IKBLC 3.22/4.22 for infractions of the above conditions at any time. Prohibited items may be confiscated.
- IKBLC Room 3.22/4.22 must be locked at all times. Access to the room will be via a key that you must obtain a from Parking and Access Control Services (General Services Administration Building, 204 - 2075 Wesbrook Mall). A key account deposit of $20 is required. There may be an additional deposit required for the key payable to Parking and Access Control Services.
- Please note that it is important that you pick up your key form and your key within two weeks of receiving email notice that your application for the use of IKBLC Room 3.22/4.22 has been approved. Should you not pick up your key form and key within this two week period, your space in the graduate research room will be given to another graduate student.
- Failure to return keys to Parking and Access Services, failure to submit receipt of key return to the IKBLC, Library Circulation, or infraction of IKBLC 3.22/4.22 use conditions will result in loss of deposit and/or suspension of library borrowing privileges.
- If you forget your key on a day that you wish to use IKBCL 3.22/4.22, IKBLC library staff will NOT be able to open the room for you.
- Occupants will remove belongings, return keys to Parking and Access Services, and submit receipt of key return to the IKBLC, Library Circulation within 5 days of end of occupancy, which is defined as the last day of term as stipulated by the UBC Academic Year Calendar found at: http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/academicyear.cfm
- Extension of the use of IKBLC 3.22/4.22 will be considered upon written application, a minimum of 30 days prior to the end of your use term.
The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, Library Circulation reserves the right to change this agreement on 30 days notice to users.
UBC Library is not responsible for any lost or stolen items (including any personal items or books signed out to you) stored in IKBLC 3.22/4.22.
Violating any Terms of Use may result in termination of your use of IKBLC Room 3.22/4.22.
