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Irving K. Barber Learning Centre

This library has the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), an automated "robot librarian" cranes scurry along 5-story shelves holding 1.6 million books, at the beck and call of human librarians. For a geek thrill, watch them through the ground floor windows on the north side of the building. On the 2nd floor, near the Circulation desk, is a more limited view.

free

Address: 1961 East Mall
Hours: Mon-Thu 8AM-11PM, Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM, Sun noon-8PM
Price: Free
Website: ikblc.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab)

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