Welcome to the Cardinal Carter Library!

Our Spaces

Please see our library hours for our most up-to-date hours of opening. 

The first floor is available for collaborative study, and the second floor is designated Silent Study space. The signage around the library will give you more information.

The self-checkout is in the front entrance by the stairs. 

Washrooms are available on the first and second floors of the library. 

Food and Drink 

You can bring lidded beverages and snacks into the library. 

Study Space 

Quiet or Silent Study seats are available throughout the library. Please do not move the furniture.

Group and Individual study rooms are available to be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Printing, Scanning and Photocopying

There are four copiers on the main floor of the library, beside the public computers. You can add funds to your account at the service desk. 

Accessing the Collection 

You can check books out at the service desk, or using the self checkout.

You can access the second-floor stacks when the library is open.

The hold shelf is at the front of the library, by the main staircase, beside the self-checkout machine.  

Please return your books through the outside book drop or the book drop at the service desk.

Material Requests 

You can request print material using Omni.

You can also request digital delivery of portions of eligible library materials in Omni. 

Off-Campus Access

You can access a broad range of online resources and support off campus, including digital delivery, online databases, e-books, and other digital materials.

Course Readings 

You can access your Course Readings list online, and faculty can email reserves@kings.uwo.ca with any questions regarding course reading material.

Research Help

Our subject matter experts can help you with your research.

Emma Swiatek: emma.swiatek@kings.uwo.ca 

Subjects: Childhood and Youth Studies, Criminology, Disability Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Thanatology  

Linda Whidden: linda.whidden@kings.uwo.ca 

Subjects: Business, Catholic Leadership/Catholic Studies for Teachers, Economics, English Literature, French & Spanish Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies, Social Justice and Peace Studies, Writing 

General Questions

Got a question we didn't answer? Email circulation@kings.uwo.ca.