The Library is open regular operating hours as indicated on our web page.
How do I get access to the Library's resources?
- You can come to the Library to study or sign out physical items anytime during Library Hours
- To access online resources and services, go to the Library website When you click on an item in the Library collection you will be prompted to authenticate as a Brandon University student. Enter your BU email address and password.
How do I search for resources?
- Here is a document that gives a quick overview:
How can I get help with doing research?
There are many options:
- See the "Library Instructional Videos" page on this guide. These videos show you how to use some of the Library resources.
- Use the Chat button on the Library homepage. Virtual librarian help is available from 10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on weekends. Here's some information about the chat service:
- Email us at library@brandonu.ca when chat is offline. We will respond by the following business day.
- Make a Research Appointment at the
You can also contact the Reference Librarian, Rainer Schira at schirar@brandonu.ca or 204-727-7463, or contact me (Marian Ramage) at ramagem@brandonu.ca or call 204-727-9645 to leave a voice message. We can arrange an alternate time for a phone, Zoom, or Teams meeting if there are no suitable research appointment times available.