The circulation policies at Queen's University Library are designed to enable maximum yet equitable use of, and access to, the Library's collections. First priority is given to supporting the teaching, learning and research programs of the University. Patrons of other post-secondary institutions in the Kingston area and beyond, as well as Queen's alumni and members of the community, are welcome to use the collections on site or in accordance with the following policies:
Open Access enables free and immediate access to scholarly research online, thus increasing exposure and potential impact both within the academy and beyond.
Unrestricted access to research for redistribution and reuse in subsequent outputs (by you and others), with attribution, enhances opportunities for collaboration and innovation with industry, government and other stakeholders.
The Queen's Learning Commons is a physical and virtual hub of services supporting formal academic programs. Partner units, Queen's University Library, the Adaptive Technology Centre, and Student Academic Success Services provide a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. Resources, workshops and professional consultations are available to students who want to enhance or develop skills. Outreach services are also available.
Welcome to Queen's University Library. Visitors are welcome to visit any campus library to consult and make use of our strong research collections and superb facilities.
Guests visiting Queen’s University may log on as a guest to the wifi.
Welcome to your library. We offer research assistance, and collection development and access services to all faculty and staff.
We are pleased to offer free library borrowing for our alumni (to borrow books and physical materials), as well as access to a select number of electronic resources for alumni use off-campus.
To take advantage of free library borrowing, please consult the Alumni Services website in order to obtain your Queen's Alumni Card.
Welcome to your library. We work with researchers, learners and instructors across the disciplines to ensure they have the information resources they need in the global information realm.
Upon registration, distance and online learners receive a password and netid, allowing them to sign in to the library website and access our online resources. If your user id and/or password, don't seem to be working, help is available directly from Queen's IT Services.
Welcome to your library.
Welcome to your library. We are dedicated to supporting your research and teaching activities. You are welcome to consult and make use of the expertise of our dedicated staff, strong research collections and superb facilities.
These are just a small number of resources we have available to you. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please Ask Us!
Welcome to your library. We are dedicated to supporting your research and teaching activities. You are welcome to consult and make use of the expertise of our dedicated staff, strong research collections and superb facilities.
In addition to our library spaces across campus, Stauffer Library provides access to two types of space specifically for Queen's graduate students.