The Laurier community can find library services and collections at the Brantford campus in the Digital Library and Learning Commons in Grand River Hall and the Brantford Public Library. OverviewStudents and faculty will find library resources and services at two physical locations at the Brantford Campus: the Digital Library and Learning Commons in Grand River Hall: librarians and study spacesthe Brantford Public Library: library collections and study spaces Building SpacesDigital Library and Learning Commons Located on lower level of Grand River Hall at 171 Colborne StreetFor summer 2024, Grand River Hall requires a One Card to access the building. The DLLC space features study areas, computer work stations, access to electronic resources, a public access computer for alumni, and on-site librarians trained to help students and faculty members with their research.Please note: for summer 2024, study space at the Digital Library and Learning Commons is currently available for students and faculty rather than the general public or Alumni. If summer access is needed for accessibility purposes, please contact the library's accessibility staff. Access to the Gaming Library is suspended at this time.Brantford Public LibraryLaurier Library's Brantford collection is located on the 1st and 2nd floor of the Brantford Public LibraryLaurier students may also obtain a Brantford Public Library card for free in order to access public library materialsBrantford Public Library hoursLibrary HelpThe Library provides a Chat Service where you can chat live with library staff. You can email libraryhelp@wlu.ca for assistance or phone the Library Help desk at 548-889-5237 during staffed library hours. For more research support, there are three librarians based in Brantford:CJ Nyssen, Law and CriminologyIrene Tencinger, Indigenous Studies, Human Rights and Human Diversity, Social and Environmental JusticePauline Dewan, Health Studies, Youth and Children’s Studies, LanguagesOther subject librarians can be contacted for virtual support. You can always contact libref@wlu.ca as well.The Library has created tutorials on using the library and doing research.ResourcesThe Brantford Public Library houses a collection of Laurier print books and other materials. Material from other campus libraries and other participating universities can be requested through Omni. You can visit the libraries in-person or request them to be delivered to Brantford Public Library for pick-up or one of the Library’s other locations. We also provide a Mail on Demand service where we will ship the material directly to you. Articles and chapters can be requested through the Scan on Demand service.The Library has many online resources, books, articles, and videos. These can be accessed by current students, staff and faculty. You can search for items in Omni, databases, or journals. For resources for a specific subjects, we provide Subject Guides. Course Readings are available through Ares, often via a link in your course in MyLearningSpace. Building Hours To see building hours past this week, visit the extended hours view. Saturday (July 27): 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Sunday (July 28): Closed Monday (July 29): 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday (July 30): 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday (July 31): 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday (August 1): 9:30 am to 8:00 pm Friday (August 2): 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Transit The Brantford Public Library and Laurier Brantford Library are located at the south-west corner of Colborne and Market street, along the 1, 9 and 14 bus routes. Please visit the Brantford Transit website for more information. Parking Parking is available for two hours or less on the downtown streets surrounding the Library. Paid parking is also available at the Market Centre Parkade located behind the Library. Please visit the Laurier parking website or the City of Brantford parking website for more information on parking in downtown Brantford. Lost and Found Please visit the Brantford Special Constable service. Accessibility Accessibility Information