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Thompson Rivers University Library

TRU Library
Inspiring knowledge creation
Campus libraries in Kamloops and Williams Lake Proud to provide research help to the TRU community.

Located on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops campus) and the T’exelc (Williams Lake campus) within Secwepemcúl’ecw.

08/26/2026

📢 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞

Please note that library services will be closed on Thursday, August 27, to allow staff to attend professional development sessions.

Student study spaces will remain open on all floors from 7:30 a.m. to midnight.

Thank you for your understanding!

08/24/2026

Great news for students, faculty, and staff: the
APA Style Manual (7th edition) is now available online
through the TRU Library.

Whether you're writing a paper, formatting citations, or
learning the essentials of academic writing, you'll have
access to:

✅ The full APA Style Manual online
✅ Search, highlight, bookmark, and note-taking tools
✅ Interactive learning resources to build your APA
skills
✅ Access on or off campus with your TRU credentials

Skip the guesswork and get guidance straight from the
source.

Need help with citations or APA style? Book an
appointment with a TRU Librarian for personalized
support.

🔗 Learn more and access the manual through the
Library's A-Z Database List.

08/21/2026

📚 Need quick access to scholarly articles?

TRU Library has partnered with IT Services to bring LibKey Nomad to campus computers!

This browser extension helps faculty, staff, and students connect directly to full-text journal articles available through TRU Library subscriptions while browsing Google, Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, and even AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.

LibKey Nomad is already installed on Chrome and Edge browsers on TRU computers connected to the Microsoft network.

Want to learn more or get help evaluating sources? Book an appointment with a TRU Librarian.

08/13/2026

LAPTOPS DUE BACK MONDAY!
If you borrowed a laptop for the Summer 2026 term, it must be returned on or before Monday, August 17, 2026, or overdue fines will be incurred.

08/05/2026

Students, staff, and faculty of TRU can request items from other libraries (also known as interlibrary loan) for their research, employment, and coursework needs through TRU Library's interlibrary loan (ILL) service.

07/31/2026

Library services will be closed on Monday, August 3rd, in observance of BC Day. Student study spaces remain open on all floors, 7:30 a.m. - midnight.

07/27/2026

It’s quiet here this summer without you, so we wanted to “draw” you back into the library! ✏️

We’ll be back to busy soon enough, but for now, enjoy these stick figures enjoying our library spaces. 📚

07/23/2026

From planning your research, finding resources, evaluating & citing sources, presenting and publishing…we provide a number of valuable on-line resources to assist you. Visit our website to discover and implement our strategies.

07/13/2026

The TRU Library Makerspace is a place to explore and experiment with technologies in a hands-on experiential, supportive and collaborative environment. Makerspace provides equitable access to innovative technologies at no cost to TRU community members so users can experiment, innovate and try new things.

Discover more at makerspace.trubox.ca or visit us in person. The Makerspace is located on the 1sat floor in the House of Learning Building, in the Southwest corner, behind Tim Horton's.

06/30/2026

TRU campuses will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! ❤️🍁

Address

TRU Kamloops Campus/900 McGill Road;
Kamloops, BC
V2E5N3

Telephone

+12508285306

Website

http://www.tru.ca/library/

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