DSRF - DSRF Library Services

Services : The library is open to the general public for reference purposes, only current registered members may borrow materials from the collection. Services are available on a cost recovery basis to:

researchers working in the field of developmental disabilities
Canadian Down syndrome service organizations
doctors and other medical caregivers
other persons approved by the Down Syndrome Research Foundation's Librarian

Borrowing Privileges : Registered patrons may borrow library materials. Please contact the librarian to search the holdings in the collection.
Books
In Vancouver / Lower Mainland : three weeks plus one renewal of two weeks
Outside of the Lower Mainland : four weeks plus one renewal of two weeks
NB : No renewals of books if there is a hold placed on the book

Audiovisual materials
In Vancouver / Lower Mainland : one week plus one renewal of one week
Outside of the Lower Mainland : two weeks plus one renewal of one week
NB : No renewals of books if there is a hold placed on the book

Late Returns
Borrowers will receive a reminder of overdue books. The daily fine will be 50¢ per day. Lost or damaged books: An invoice will be sent to the borrower for the replacement cost of the material

Journal Article Copying
The office photocopier may be used to copy material. Members will be charged 10¢ per page, with non-members paying 20¢ per page.

Interlibrary Loan
The library provides an interlibrary loan service for members and non-members requesting articles from our collection. Books are loaned to institutions outside of British Columbia at the discretion of the librarian.
Member ILL requests : $5.00 for up to 15 pages $7.50 for 16 pages and greater.
External ILL requests : $10 for up to 15 pages $15 for 16 pages and greater.

Computer Access
The library has two computers that are used to access our catalogue and also websites on the Internet. Members will be charged 10¢ per page for printing from the Internet. Non-members will be charged 20¢ per page for printing from the Internet.

Reference Questions
Are you looking to find if the library has a copy of a book you wish to borrow? Do you have a specific question regarding therapeutic interventions or looking for more information on Down syndrome?

The library can provide you with links to appropriate resources or provide you with a bibliography of resources. Please fill out the form below with your question for the library.

* NB: your name, province/state, country and email are required.
(If you do not enter an email address, your street address, city and postal code are required.)

First Name*:

Last Name*:

Email Address*:

Street Address:

Country:

Postal / Zip Code:

Please enter your comments / questions in the box below. If you are requesting information, please be as specific as possible, and if possible, please describe steps you have taken previously to acquire this information:

You can help us locate information for you faster by answering the following:

What age group(s) does your question deal with? Check all that apply:

General / all ages

Prenatal

Infants (0-3 yrs)

Children (4-11 yrs)

Adolescents (12-17 yrs)

What broad subject area(s) does your question deal with? Check all that apply:

Medical / Health

Educational

Physical / Motor /
Sensory Development

Psychological

Social / Familial

Other / Additional subjects (please specify)

Your background (check as many as apply):

Parent of child with DS

Professional

Teacher / Educatort

Self-advocate

Health provider

Researcher

Student

Down syndrome organization

Other disability org'n

Background other (Please specify)

How did you hear about the DSRF and/or this Web page? (Check all that apply):

Internet

Telephone book

Other directory (eg. Red book)

Health provider referral

Teacher / school referral

Other organization

Parent / Friend

Other sources (please specify)