Library Cards
You require a library card to borrow library materials and to check out Reserve items.
BVC Student ID card = Library card
If you don't have a student ID card, please go to the Registrar's Office.
Your library card allows you to borrow library materials from Bow Valley College, University of Calgary, St. Mary's University College, and Ambrose University College. You are also eligible to receive a free TAL card (TAL card information is under the heading External Borrowers).
Loan Periods
| Books |
2 weeks |
| Videos, DVDs, & CDs |
1 week or overnight |
| Reserve Materials |
2 hours |
| Reference Materials |
Library-use only |
You can return your library items to North Campus or Franklin Station Campus.
Renewals and Recalls
There are 3 ways to renew your borrowed library materials:
- In-person: in the LLC at North Campus or Franklin Station Campus
- By Phone: 403-410-1647 or 403-410-1756
- Online: using 'My Account'
You will not be able to renew your library materials if you receive one of the following messages:
- Your renewal limit has been reached.
- This item has a hold on it.
- This item has been recalled**.
**Recalls: A loan period can be shortened if the item is requested by another patron. The loan period is shortened by the library, not the patron requesting item.