Western Libraries

Ivey Faculty & Student Library Orientation

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C.B. "Bud" Johnston Library
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text: 226-777-3039
call: 519-661-3941
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Conducting Research

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Search our FAQ: Find Answers Quickly for quick answers to some common questions

As a member of Western University you may borrow items from any of our libraries, including the Affiliated University College Libraries. Items can also be transferred from any of these locations to the pickup library of your choice and returned to any location.

Important Things to Know:

  • Items can be borrowed for 120 days with unlimited renewals (renew items online through My Library Account)
  • There are no overdue fines for regular loans of any materials
  • Overdue fines still apply for course readings ($2/hour), technology and equipment loans ($2/hour), and recalled items ($4/day)

For full information on regular loan periods, renewals, recalls, and borrowing limits, please see our loan policies.

Borrowing Beyond Western

Using Omni, the Library Search Tool, you can now request books for local pick up from any of our partner Ontario universities, giving you the broadest possible access to physical materials for your learning, research, and teaching. With our Pickup Anywhere service, you can also select any partner university as your pickup location.

Borrowing Course Readings

Books that are on course readings at the Business Library are located behind the Info Desk. Please ask staff there if you would like to borrow one.

Adding Course Readings

If you would like to add books or electronic readings to course readings please contact the Business Library.

We welcome suggestions for additions to our collection. You can recommend a purchase at any time.

Off-campus Access

Many of our resources are accessible from off-campus through the library website. When accessing these you will be prompted to login.

Use your Western ID and password, NOT your Ivey ID.