RBSC / UA Reading Room Appointment Request Form

Reading Room Hours of Operation To request RBSC or UA materials to consult in the Reading Room, please schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance during weekday business hours. Winter term II (Jan. – Apr., 2026) Monday-Friday 10:00 am-2:00 pm Closed on weekends and the following statutory holidays: Monday, February 16; Friday, April 3; Monday, April 6
The Rare Books and Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room has been temporarily relocated to Irving K. Barber Learning Centre room 142 due to upgrades.

To make a reading room appointment request, please fill out the form below. Please schedule an appointment and request materials at least 24 (business) hours in advance. A library team member will contact you to confirm your appointment. The reading room is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

* indicates a required field
Name*
First Last
Email*
Are you a new or returning researcher?*
- New researcher
- Returning researcher
Patron type*
- UBC faculty, student, or staff
- Community user or visiting researcher
Appointment Scheduling
You may schedule appointments for a single day or for multiple days.
Is this for an assignment or course?*
- Yes
- No
Appointment 1
Appointment 1: Preferred date (Provide at least one and up to two possible dates for your prospective visit. Please note that the reading room is open Monday-Friday)*
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Appointment 1: Preferred time (Please note that the reading room is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)*
Appointment 1: Second choice date (Please note that the reading room is open Monday-Friday)
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Appointment 1: Second choice time (Please note that the reading room is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Do you need to schedule more than one appointment?*
- Yes
- No
Appointment 2
Appointment 2: Preferred date (Please note that the reading room is open Monday-Friday)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Appointment 2: Preferred time (Please note that the reading room is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. )*
Appointment 2: Second choice date (Please note that the reading room is open Monday-Friday)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Appointment 2: Second choice time (Please note that the reading room is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. )
Requested Materials
Materials list / request*
Please include: 1) Title of the book or fonds / collection; 2) Call number or reference code (including box and file number)
Materials list upload
Max. file size: 20 MB.

Feel free to upload the list of materials you would like to consult.
Additional comments or information

Rare Books andSpecial Collections

Appointment Scheduling

Appointment 1

Appointment 2

Requested Materials

Rare Books and
Special Collections