Library Access

As a private college library, the Lucy Cooper Finch Library's primary patrons are the students, faculty and staff of Peace College. Priority in use of services, resources and facilities is given to these primary patrons.

Members of the community are permitted to use the library facilities between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm from Monday to Friday, as long as such use does not detract from service to the students, faculty and staff of Peace College. 

Food and Drink Policy

Food and beverages are allowed in the library with some exceptions.

Beverages must be in covered containers (e.g. coffee cups with lids, soda & water bottles with caps).

Food that does not require a fork, spoon or knife is allowed in the library (e.g. pretzels, sandwiches, granola bars). Food requiring utensils must be consumed in the Peace Perk area or outside the library.

Food and beverages are not allowed in the following areas:

• Computer workstations
• Archives room

Learning Commons

The Library Learning Commons, located on the 1^st floor of the library, has 7 pods with 21 computers (Mac & PC) available during all library hours for student, faculty and staff use, including teaching and collaborative work.

Library Classroom

The library classroom seats 20 and has a PC with a connection to an LCD projector and built-in speakers. The lectern also holds an ELMO digital document projector and has ports to connect a VHS/DVD player to the LCD projector.

Peace College faculty and staff may reserve the Library Classroom by contacting LaTonya Lee in the registrar's office.

Archives Room

The Archives Room seats 10 and is available for faculty and administrative meetings. Contact Rebecca Leggett for reservations. Food and beverages are prohibited in the Archives Room.

Study Rooms

The three group study rooms on the 2nd floor of the library are for student, faculty and staff use only. They are equipped with flat-screen TVs and VCR/DVD players. Group study rooms are not reservable.

Curriculum Materials Center

The Curriculum Materials Center, on the 2nd floor of the library, is a dedicated workspace with curriculum materials used by Teacher Education students. The room has a table with seating for 8.