Library Resources for Graduate Students
The Alan MacDonald Graduate Commons is a secure, shared, quiet space on the 5th Floor of the Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL). It has been set aside as an absolute quiet space in the library for graduate students who are at the stage of intensive research and writing. Approved graduate students can access the space during regular library hours. There is no after-hours access
Our Library Roadmap has been created to help you find the resources you will need to ensure success. Click on the icons for additional information.
Contact the library
Have a quick question about the library, trouble logging into the databases or searching an article? Or do you just want to reach a live person and get referred to an appropriate subject librarian? Then, use our Live Chat function during our virtual chat hours. The chat icon can be found at the bottom right of any of the library pages. Look for the icon below and click it to chat live with a member of the library team
Outside of our regular chat hours, connect with T-Rex, the new University of Calgary Library chatbot to get answers to quick questions. As a bot, T-rex understands shorter sentences best. To start, type in a quick question or choose from the list provided such as: Book an Appointment, Book a Seat in the Library, Contact and Hours, More Options.
Your subject librarian can set up remote consultations via Zoom to ensure you have what you need. They can also connect you to other experts within the library depending on your information needs.To find your librarian and existing research guides on your subject, select your subject from the drop down menu and click Go.
Alternatively, fill out this Consult with a Librarian Form and have a member of the library team contact you
Prefer to email us instead? You can contact any of our libraries via email, and we will endeavor to respond as soon as we are able to.
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Taylor Family Digital Library : libinfo@ucalgary.libanswers.com |
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Bennett Jones Law Library : lawlib@ucalgary.ca |
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Business Library : library@haskayne.ucalgary.ca |
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Doucette Library : libinfo@ucalgary.libanswers.com |
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Gallagher Library : gallagher@ucalgary.libanswers.com |
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Health Science Library : healthsciences@ucalgary.libanswers.com |
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Military Museums Library and Archives: tmmlibrary@ucalgary.ca |
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Special Collections: speccoll@ucalgary.ca |
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Archives: uarc@ucalgary.ca |
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Glenbow Library and Archives: archives@ucalgary.ca |
Quick links to get you started
- HathiTrust BooksUnderstand how to access HathiTrust e-books
- HathiTrust LinkingKnow how to create HathiTrust stable links when required.
- Place a RequestPlanning to request books from any of the University of Calgary libraries? Check out this quick video on how to place a request and pick up your books.
- Borrowing from UofC librariesWondering what you can access through your library? Find out more.
- Borrowing BooksHow many books can you check out and for how long can you keep books? Find out more.
- Fines PolicyWhat is the UCalgary Libraries fine policy? Find out more.
- Frequently Asked QuestionsOur Frequently Asked Questions have answers to all of the questions you might have about library policies.
- Unicard InformationYou will need your Unicard if you plan to print in the library, book a workspace, request books for pick up or use the Interlibrary loan service.
Don’t have a Unicard yet? Email unicard@ucalgary.ca or check out the Unicard website
International and distance students: Email the Unicard office to request your barcode so you may utilize our Interlibrary loan service.
- Request interlibrary loansNeed a journal article that the UCalgary library does not have? The library will get you a copy via the Interlibrary Loan service.
- Interlibrary Loan TutorialA quick tutorial on how to place interlibrary loans
- Library workshopsThe library teaches a variety of workshops on topics such as citation management, systematic reviews, research impact, podcasting & more.
Check out the current listings and register yourself for one of our workshops.