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Services to support your learning
Whether you're on or off campus, RRU Library offers services and resources to support you on your educational journey. This page brings together some key tasks we can help with. What do you want to do?

Get a library card

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are welcome to use the RRU library. Find out how to get a library card.

Have a book mailed to me

If you're not on campus, we can mail books from the Library's physical collection to your address in Canada.

Book an appointment

RRU librarians are available to meet with students one on one. We can help you plan your search and organize the material you find.

Access the library barrier-free

RRU Library strives to provide a welcoming and usable environment for all students, both online and in person. Learn how we support accessibility.

Request an interlibrary loan

If the book or article you'd like is not available in our collection, we can bring it in from another library. Use the online form to make your request.

Book a space

RRU Library is home to learning spaces for students and staff. Options include bookable study rooms, a quiet space, computer lab, and open learning spaces.

Other things you might want to do

Create and manage citations

Royal Roads students use APA style to cite sources (e.g., books, articles, reports) in papers. We have guides, FAQs, and other tools to help you.

Borrow books at other institutions

RRU students can access books and resources at other academic libraries in Canada. Find out how.

Submit a thesis

Find out about the publication process for theses and dissertations, including copyright requirements.

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