During my reference shift today I referred 3 students to VPL. This seemed like a good time for a reminder that students who live on campus are not eligible for a free card from VPL unless they have a community services card. They will still need to show the usual ID and proof of current address (lower mainland area) in addition to the CS card.
“How to get a Card” on the VPL website (with additions)
Cards for UBC residents who have Community Service Cards
Persons living on the University Endowment Lands (UEL) and at UBC must pay a non-resident fee to obtain a Subscription card as these regions are not incorporated into any municipality.
However, through agreements with VPL, some UEL and UBC residents are eligible for free cards upon presentation of an appropriate community services card.
An agreement between VPL and the University Neighbourhoods Association allows people living at Hampton Place, Hawthorn Place, Chancellor Place, East Campus and Westbrook Place to have a free library card on presentation of a valid community services card from that association. UNA application form
An agreement between VPL and UBC allows people living in Acadia Park to have a free library card upon presentation of a valid community services card issued by Campus and Community Planning. Campus and Community Planning Application form
This card lasts for 365 days. No fee is charged. Cards may subsequently be renewed on presentation of a valid Community Services card. Each family member (except those under 14) must present their own signed card in order to obtain a VPL card.
For students who don’t know where VPL branches are, there are green maps with branches and hours listed at the reference desk. Extras are kept with the other handouts by the door to Koe217.
Sara
