The Education Library is located on the first floor of the Bora Laskin Building. Enter the building through the accessible front entrance to the Bora Laskin Building.  This is the only entrance that is equipped with automatic doors.

  • The Bora Laskin building has an elevator which provides access to all floors. The elevator is located at the very end of the southwest hallway, after you pass the entrance to the library.
  • Accessible washrooms and water fountains are located on both floors of the Bora Laskin Building.
  • Parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities are available close to the Bora Laskin Building. Contact the University Security Office in UC 1016 or call 807-343-8569 to inquire about specific locations and special parking stickers.
  • Accessible study spaces are located in the Education Library. Please enquire with Library staff for availability and locations.

If you encounter any difficulties using the Library's facilities, services, or equipment, library staff will be glad to help you. If you require more information about services for persons with disabilities, or need to make special arrangements before coming to the Library, please contact:

Gisella Scalese, Education Librarian
Tel: (807) 343-8010 x8719
Email: gscalese@lakeheadu.ca
 

Circulation Services

All students can take advantage of the following services:

  • Renewals and holds on library materials can be done online or by telephone.
  • You can “request” from the library catalogue and library staff will retrieve material from the shelves. Depending on timing and staff availability, retrieval may be immediate or may take up to 24 hours.
  • Request from the library catalogue for items to be sent to an alternative library.

The following services are available to persons with disabilities by making arrangements with library staff. Call (807) 343-8718 to arrange:

  • Loan periods for reserve materials can be extended under special circumstances. Persons with disabilities can arrange to have another individual check out library material on their behalf. The individual will need to present a letter of authorization and the person's ID card.
     

Research Help Services

Library staff can provide a basic level of research assistance at the library. Library assistance is provided in person, by telephone (807) 343-8718, or by e-mail (edlib@lakeheadu.ca)

It is possible to obtain in-depth specialized research assistance by contacting the Education Librarian (807) 343-8010 x8719 or email gscalese@lakeheadu.ca to arrange an appointment.

Chat online using the Ask a Librarian service.

 

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