UBC Biomedical Branch (BMB) Library Services
Note: Effective March 1, 2025, UBC Biomedical Branch Library (BMB) will have new hours:
Mon, Thurs, Fri – 11am to 4pm
Tues, Wed – 11am to 6pm
Sat, Sun – closed
We will be happy to support you during opening hours. Outside of these hours, please contact bmb.library@ubc.ca and we will reply as soon as possible.
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The UBC Biomedical Branch (BMB) Library is located in the Diamond Health Care Centre at the corner of Oak and 12th Avenue, on floor 2.
This Week (March 24, 2025)| Day | Open Hours | Reference Hours |
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| Monday | 11am - 4pm | 11am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 6pm | 11am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 6pm | 11am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 4pm | 11am - 4pm |
| Friday | 11am - 4pm | 11am - 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed* | Closed* |
| Sunday | Closed* | Closed* |
Note: Library access is limited to building pass-holders after Library hours Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.
For information/reference queries, please contact us at bmb.library@ubc.ca and we will respond as soon as possible. |
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After hours: UBC Library’s Biomedical Branch (BMB) at the Diamond Health Care Centre (DHCC) provides 24X7 access to authorized users only.
Library services:
- In-person Library services, including use of UBC / VCH library computers, scanning, printing, and copying, are available.
- For assistance with library research, please contact the BMB Library at (604) 875-4505.
- For questions about services, please contact Sally Taylor, Head Librarian, Woodward and BMB Libraries at sally.taylor@ubc.ca
After hours access:
- After hours access is provided to UBC FoM Medical Education Program Students & Residents and DHCC staff.
- A valid VGH ID card or access card is required to access the BMB Library on Floor 2 of the DHCC.
- To obtain swipe card authorization - you need a valid UBC or VGH identification and access card.
- Contact your department or BGIS in the DHCC to enable your swipe card access to the building and library after hours.
- UBC Faculty of Medicine (FoM) Medical Education Program Students & Residents and DHCC staff are required to present their identification to BGIS to have their cards programmed accordingly.
- DHCC Policy states that Photo ID must be worn and visible when on the premises.
- Please direct any enquiries concerning pass access to the BGIS Help Desk (604) 875-5830.
source: http://wiki.ubc.ca/Library:BMB_After_Hours