January 8th, 2019 by Anna Moorhouse | Comments Off on You can now choose your pickup location when ordering UBC Library materials from ASRS

The Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
Starting January 21, 2019, UBC Library users will be able to pick up materials ordered through the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) from any UBC Library branch, including UBC Robson Square and the BC Children’s & Women’s Hospitals (BCCW) Study and Learning Commons, as well as UBC Okanagan Library.
Previously, materials ordered through ASRS have only been available for pickup at the circulation desk of the Music, Art and Architecture Library in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (IKBLC). After this change goes into effect, you will be able to choose a branch pickup location when you place an ASRS order using the Library’s online catalogue, and retrieve your materials from the circulation desk of your chosen branch.
You can also continue to pick up your ASRS materials from IKBLC by selecting “I.K. BARBER circulation” as your pick up location. If IKBLC is selected as your pick up location, your items will typically be available for pickup within approximately 15 minutes, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Monday to Friday), and after 30 minutes at all other opening hours. For all other Library branches, materials may take up to two full business days before they become available to pick up. Please also take note of your chosen branch’s opening hours, as these may vary.
In the Library catalogue, items that are stored in ASRS can be identified by the Location field.

For items in the Library’s catalogue that are marked “I.K. BARBER LIBRARY ASRS storage (branch use only)” and “XWI7XWA ASRS storage (branch use only)” be aware that these items will be available to pick up from any branch, but they will be used only in the chosen pickup branch and must be returned by the end of the business day.
You can continue to submit all ASRS requests using the Library’s catalogue, and requested materials will be held for 3 days at your chosen pickup location. When you submit your request, you will also now receive an email notifying you that your requested items are available for pickup.
Learn more about Library storage and ASRS on the Borrowing Services website.
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November 3rd, 2017 by michelle blackwell | Comments Off on Notice to users: Upcoming ASRS service delays
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February 27th, 2017 by michelle blackwell | Comments Off on About UBC Library 2017-02-27 09:40:34
There is scheduled maintenance of the ASRS from February 27 to March 2, 2017. Material delivery may be delayed by up to several hours. Please call the IKBLC Library Circulation Desk at 604-822-8149 before picking up your material to ensure it has arrived.
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January 4th, 2017 by Jasmine Devonshire | Comments Off on Notice to users: potential ASRS service delays
There is currently a maintenance issue with one of the ASRS aisles. Material delivery may be delayed. Please call the IKBLC Library Circulation Desk at 604-822-8149 before picking up your material to ensure it has arrived.
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October 20th, 2016 by Clare Yow | Comments Off on There’s a giant robot that lives inside IKB
The Ubyssey looks at the Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
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October 18th, 2016 by Clare Yow | Comments Off on Notice to users: scheduled maintenance for ASRS could result in delays October 18-21
There is scheduled maintenance work for the ASRS from Tuesday, October 18 until Friday, October 21 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Material delivery may be delayed by up to several hours. Please call the IKBLC Library Circulation Desk at 604-822-8149 before picking up your material to ensure it has arrived.
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August 5th, 2016 by Jasmine Devonshire | Comments Off on Notice to users: scheduled maintenance for ASRS could result in delays Aug 9-12
There is scheduled maintenance work for the ASRS from August 8-12. Material delivery may be delayed by up to a day. Please call the IKBLC Library Circulation Desk at 604-822-8149 before picking up your material to ensure it has arrived.
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May 20th, 2016 by Clare Yow | Comments Off on Architizer – University of British Columbia Library PARC
The Architizer blog covers UBC Library's highly specialized PARC facility, built by DGBK Architects.
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April 22nd, 2016 by Jasmine Devonshire | Comments Off on Notice to users: ASRS service delays
There is scheduled maintenance work for the ASRS from April 25-28. Material delivery may be delayed by up to several hours. Please call the IKBLC Library Circulation Desk at (604) 822-8149 before picking up your material to ensure it has arrived.
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March 16th, 2016 by Clare Yow | Comments Off on Notice to users: ASRS service disruptions
Due to unscheduled repairs and scheduled maintenance of the Library’s Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), there will be delays in retrieving ASRS materials for up to one day on March 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, and 22.
Users requesting materials from the ASRS are advised to contact the circulation desk in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (604.822.8149) to ensure their materials will be available for pick-up.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for the inconvenience.
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