Do I need a library card?

As a registered UBC student, you're entitled to a UBCcard.

The UBCcard is also your library card. The barcode on the back of the card is your library card number. The PIN is the last five digits. (Please change your PIN right away!)




The card is useful for borrowing books. Sometimes you need a book or journal article that is not available online.

UBC Library has branches in Vancouver and in Kelowna. There are many libraries on the Point Grey campus, one downtown in Robson Square, and three hospital libraries. Here's a complete list of UBC libraries.

UBC Library will mail books to distance students. Moreover UBC Library will fax or mail journal articles to you. For these services, please register with Extension Library. You'll need a library card number for this. And a bit of patience. Please start by filling out this form.