Library Services as of February 11

As we move back into “Green-Prevent” status, library services will be reopened in accordance with the guidelines. Please note that legislation requires everyone to wear a mask and maintain a physical distance of at least two metres at all times, including while in line outside of the library. 

Here's what to expect from us beginning February 11: 

• Bookable study spaces will re-open on February 11. Students can reserve an individual study seat in Stauffer Library and the Education Library.

• The Adaptive Technology Centre and Queen’s Research Data Center will also be reopened 
• Archives, Rare Books, and Special Collections will be available for individual access by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning February 17. This service is in addition to our online reference and scanning services. 
• Online resources (e-journals, e-books, databases, etc.) continue to be available to support the university's academic and research mission. 
• Access to materials from our print collections continues to be available via our curbside pickup, scanning service and HathiTrust.  
• Reference and instruction services will continue to be provided remotely. 

Collections 

Online resources (e-journals, e-books, databases, etc.) continue to be available to support the university's academic and research mission. Consult the library’s website, subject guides and off-campus access instructions for more information.

Curbside pickup 

Access to materials from our print collections is available to all current Queen’s students, faculty, and staff using the Request feature in our Omni search tool.  

Materials will be retrieved on a first-come, first-serve basis, and users will be notified by email when their item(s) are available for pickup at Stauffer Library. 

Please see our curbside access instructions on how to complete these requests.   

Important note: Items available electronically through HathiTrust's Emergency Temporary Access Service are not eligible for the library's curbide pickup service, as per the agreement terms with HathiTrust. 

Scanning service for print collections 

Use our scanning service  for a single book chapter or journal article or similar fair dealing amount. 

HathiTrust 

The library is a member of HathiTrust   and has activated the HT Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS) for current faculty, students and staff. 

Course reserves 

The library’s eReserves service is being used to support online course readings. We will continue to fill eReserve requests throughout the term. 

Faculty: Please see our eReserves for faculty and OnQ eReserves page for instructions on how to request electronic course readings for courses that will be delivered remotely this fall.   

Students: Please see our eReserves for students page for instructions on retrieving course reserves for your online courses. 

Archives and Special Collections 

Archives, Rare Books, and Special Collections will be available for individual access by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning February 17. This service is in addition to our online reference and scanning services. 

Research Consultations 

Faculty, staff and students are invited to use our Ask Us service or contact subject librarians, archivists and rare books & special collections staff with your research and learning questions. 

Instruction 

The library will be offering instruction remotely. Please contact your liaison librarian, archivists, or special collections staff to make arrangements. 

Questions? 

Please continue to monitor our COVID-19 Updates to Library Services and Operations page to stay informed about services and spaces that are available to use. 

If you don’t see an answer to your question, please Ask Us