Use the Library
Library provides a welcoming and supportive environment for study, research, and academic collaboration. Students and faculty are encouraged to make full use of library spaces, collections, and digital resources. Quiet study areas and collaborative spaces are available to support different learning needs.
Quick Access to Library Services
Library Hours
Library Hours
🕒 Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🕒 Saturday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🕒 Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Digital Library Access
Digital Library Access
📖 JSTOR
📖 HEC Digital Library
📖 E-Books & Journals
🔗 Access Databases
Ask a Librarian
Ask a Librarian
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Research Help
📚 Citation Assistance
🔗 Contact Library Team
Borrowing
The circulation policies at 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.
More Borrowing Information
My Account
Library users can access their account online to view the items currently on loan, place and track requests, and view any fines and fees.
Cards, Loan & Limits
Students, faculty and staff can use their student/staff card to borrow materials and have standard loan periods on most items.
Library Fines
There are no overdue fines on regular material. Reserve and recalled items will incur late fines.
Regular borrowed items not renewed or returned within 37 days of expiry will have a fine charge per day applied to your account. Failure to return Reserves material that is overdue by 7 days will have a lost status applied to your account.
The standard late fee for items is Rs.20 per day.
Suspension & Appeals
For all patrons, outstanding charges above specified Account Limits, as well as failure to return overdue or recalled material, will lead to a “block” on the borrower’s record and suspension of all borrowing privileges. Once the outstanding items have been returned and fines paid, normal borrowing privileges are restored.
Request to borrow non-book material
Many books in the library Collection are “non-circulating” because they are expensive and difficult to replace. Other libraries do not lend these works and they are rarely available for purchase as e-books. It is part of the library’s collection stewardship of these special materials that they do not generally circulate
Reciprocal Borrowing Service
We have services to get you the materials you need from other university libraries.
Proxy Patron Service
We have services to get you the materials you need from other university libraries.
Policies
When it’s time to study or collaborate as a group, we have the space you need. SHU students, staff and faculty can reserve group study Floor.
Type of Study Floors
1st and 2nd floor is reserved for silence area. 3rd floor is available for discussion. 4th is available for preentation or sessions.
Technology & Device Lending Services
The Tariq Amin Library provides technology and device lending services to support students’ academic and research needs. Students can access a variety of resources designed to enhance learning and improve accessibility within the library environment.
- Tablets available for reading, research, and academic work
- Kindle devices for accessing digital books and e-reading
- Calculators for study sessions, quizzes, and examinations
- Computer & PC access with internet, digital library, and academic software
