Discover the diverse services we offer – in the library and beyond.
We're here to help you! Camosun Librarians are available to consult with students and instructors in person, by phone or online.
Use this form to request an appointment at a time that suits your schedule. We aim to get back to you within 1-2 business days to confirm the details.
NOTE: Drop in help is also available at both campus libraries between 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri.
To date, more than 100 subject, course and citation guides have been prepared by our librarians.
Library and Writing Centre staff have created and contributed to our Student Success and How-to Guides.
If you cannot find a Research Guide for your class or discipline let us know!
2 campus libraries - the Lansdowne Library & Learning Commons is located in the Alan Batey building; the Interurban Library is located on the 3rd floor of the Liz Ashton Campus Centre
librarians and support staff ready to assist
research education classes linked to class curriculum or assignments to help develop and build information literacy skills
online subject guides to many disciplines or specific courses
thousands of e-journals in fulltext
over 100,000 e-books
dozens of databases to locate information on any topic
borrowing - use your College ID card
Databases allow you to search for articles, images, statistics, and more by keyword, author, title, etc.
Take a look, if you don't see your discipline in our alphabetical subject list, let us know.
With the databases the library subscribes to, you have access to thousands of fulltext journals. Did you know you can set up journal or subject search alerts so that you're notified when new content is added to the database?
As a Camosun College faculty member you are entitled to an Associate Library Card at the University of Victoria. This card entitles you to borrow from the circulating collection. Show the McPherson Circulation Desk staff your Camosun College Library/ID card to obtain the Associate Library card.
Access to electronic resources is not available with this card. However, you can visit the University of Victoria Library and request access on the day of your visit.
The Lansdowne Library and Learning Commons is a collaborative space for students, staff and faculty. This is where collections and support services meet to provide an integrated service. Our building partners include:
Camosun College Library welcomes gifts of books, journals and other library materials that contribute to the growth and development of its collections. Donation of funds to support the purchase of collections are always welcomed and are coordinated through the Camosun College Foundation.