Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Holidays: Closed
New Westminster Library, 715 McBride Blvd, New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
If you are looking for materials that are not available through the JIBC Library you can request an interlibrary loan. Library staff will locate items in other libraries and borrow them for you.
Interlibrary loans must be for materials that support your work or studies at JIBC. Library staff cannot guarantee access to all materials submitted through interlibrary loan.
Any registered JIBC library borrowed can request an interlibrary loan.
You can request a print book, DVD, ebook, or digital book chapter or article. Print materials can be picked up at the library. Those unable to come to the New Westminster campus can have their materials mailed to them. Electronic (scanned or digital format) articles and book chapters will be forwarded via email.
You can request an item for interlibrary loan in person or contact library@jibc.ca (604.528.5599). Include in your request the following information:
| Material | Information to include in your request |
|---|---|
Books and book chapters (does not include course textbooks) |
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DVDs (for classroom use only, must be made by the instructor) |
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Articles (including newspapers) |
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| Material | Average Wait Time |
|---|---|
| Books and DVDs | 7-10 working days |
| Articles (including newspapers) | 1-3 working days |
| Book chapters | 1-3 waiting days |
Delivery times cannot be guaranteed as they are dependent upon a number of factors outside the library's control. These include location of the lending library, availability of the material and the time spent in transit.
| Material | Loan Period |
|---|---|
| Books and DVDs |
2-8 weeks, depending on the institution. On the cover of the book or DVD, a date due slip will be attached. Please return the item by this date, so that we can mail it back to the lending library (if the item was mailed to you, return it in the pre-paid mailing envelope). Should you require the material for a longer period, please contact library@jibc.ca (604.528.5599) to request a renewal. Loans are subject to recall by the supplying library. |
| Articles (including newspapers) | N/A. Material provided through Interlibrary Loan is provided solely for your research or private study. |
| Book chapters | N/A. Material provided through Interlibrary Loan is provided solely for your research or private study. |
Please note: For those at a distance, requesting an ILL (in book format) through your local public library is a better option. This will ensure that you get the material directly from your local library. This gives you a longer borrowing period as the JIBC no longer has to incorporate the shipping time into the due date provided to us by the lending library.
The Council of Post Secondary Library Directors (CPSLD) Reciprocal Borrowing Program extends borrowing privileges to all other CPSLD member libraries for JIBC students, staff, and other eligible borrowers.
If you would like to borrow resources from a member library, please keep in mind:
If you’d like a CPSLD Reciprocal Borrowing card, please bring your ID to a Library staff member.