Borrowing from Other Academic Institutions
Who is Eligible?
Students and employees from institutions within B.C. and across Canada may obtain a free Community Borrower card from the KPU library. Procedures are here. KPU students, employees and retired employees may obtain a Community Borrower/Extramural Library Card from other institutions.
Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements
KPU participates in two reciprocal borrowing agreements for patrons:
- CPSLD Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements for B.C. Institutions. Check the website for participants: http://cpsld.ca/home/reciprocal
- COPPUL, through the Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement (CURBA) for Canadian Institutions. Check the website for participates: http://curba.ca/ of which COPPUL is a member.
How to Obtain a Reciprocal Borrowing Card from a Participating Institution
A COPPUL or CPSLD card is required to obtain a borrowing card with the participating libraries. COPPUL and CPSLD cards are valid for 1 year for employees and for students they are valid for as long as your KPU card is valid.
- Come to any campus library Service Counter, present your KPU Card or Lifetime Borrower card and ask for a COPPUL and CPSLD card.
- Present your COPPUL and CPSLD card at the participating institution and ask for a Community Borrower/Extramural card.
- Have your KPU Card and another piece of government issued photo identification with you.
What to Expect at Other Institutions
Borrowing privileges depend on the policies of the institution.
- Generally, only books may be borrowed.
- Remote access to the institution's research databases, ebooks and ejournals are typically not permitted do to licensing with database vendors.