Information for all Library Users

Under Alert Level 2 all libraries are open normal hours and all online services are available. 

• All Library buildings are accessible to UC students and staff with a current Canterbury Card only during Alert Level 2, to allow for physical distancing and location tracking.
• 1 metre distancing applies for all campus spaces, including libraries.
• Borrowers can return items to the EPS and Macmillan Brown Library "after hours" return slots any time; or to the Puaka-James Hight Library returns slot during library opening hours, or after hours on Level 1/Undercroft (Canterbury card required from 8pm-8am to access the Undercroft). Items can also be mailed to us via our freepost address.  
• Puaka-James Hight Library is limited to 700 UC students and staff at any one time. 
• EPS Library is limited to 200 UC students and staff at any one time. 
• Appointments/consultations with Subject Librarians and specialists will be online (via Zoom).
• Postgraduate and staff 'click and post' postal service will remain an option - to help us manage due dates and grace periods we may change your borrower account to a distance borrower account if you select Postal Service pick up options.

You will need to scan QR codes and swipe your Canterbury Card upon entry and exit to the libraries. 

Please make sure you have your Canterbury Card on you if you are coming in to the library. 

If you are in a group, please ensure every member of your group swipes their own Canterbury Card.

UC is using the NZ Government's NZ COVID Tracer app for QR code scanning - please download and set up the app.