Last updated: April 9, 2026
We’re getting a new look! With funding from the Love Our Library capital campaign, the Robertson Library lobby is getting its first-ever major renovation.
Because the lobby is our central crossroads, we will need to close our Library spaces during May, June, July, and August while lobby renovation work is underway.
Beginning May 4, 2026, limited in-person library services will be available in Robertson Library Annex Room 235 (click here for a map). This temporary service point will be open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Library’s website, OneSearch, research databases, digital materials, and online services will be available throughout the summer. The building’s central hallway (breezeway) – housing the book drop, ATM, bulletin board, microwave, etc. – will still be accessible.
Details of our availability and services may change as we adjust to the construction.
Please check the Library website frequently for timely updates.
| Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Dates | Service Notes |
| Monday, April 27 - Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Library open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with regular library services |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Library spaces open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., but all library services closed |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Service desk opens in Library Annex Room 235 with reduced services Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Services Offered in Robertson Library Annex Room 235
- Borrow library materials
- Books, CDs, DVDs, etc., must be requested in advance using the "Place Hold" option in the catalogue with minimum one (1) business day's notice.
- Materials on Course Reserve do not need to be requested in advance. They will be extended to a 24-hour loan period.
- Equipment will be available; items such as chargers that normally have a 3-hour loan period will be extended to a 24-hour loan period
- Laptops will be available with a 28-day loan period
- Return library materials
- Get help with OneSearch, library databases, and other library resources
- Print, scan, and copy
- Add funds to your campus card
- Access materials from University Archives and Special Collections
- Materials must be requested in advance by emailing Simon Lloyd or Juanita Rossiter * Minimum two (2) business days' notice
- View microfilm and other microforms
- Microforms must be requested in advance by emailing Simon Lloyd or Juanita Rossiter * Minimum two (2) business days' notice
- Pick up Central Printing projects
- Pick up print Interlibrary Loans
- Interlibrary Loan services will continue to be available; however, you may need to wait longer to receive print and digital materials
- Get help from the ITSS Student Help Desk
Subject Librarians will Continue to Offer
- Library instruction for UPEI courses
- Research meetings
- Research help by e-mail
Not Available During the Library Closure
- Washroom access -- the nearest washrooms are in the AVC building
- Access to the Stacks for browsing
- Space to sit, work, or study (unless consulting UASC materials or microforms by appointment)
- Students can use other study spaces on campus such as the Student Union, departmental lounges, and common spaces
- Study room and research room booking
- Library tours
- Access to library computer labs
Where is Robertson Library Annex Room 235?
