| Library Homepage | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Library Branches | Only 1 - 2nd floor of 438 Terminal Ave., Vancouver |
| Service Hours | www.columbiacollege.ca/library with reduced hours over semester breaks. |
| Library Policies |
Most policies can be found here: www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/ |
| Library Floor Plans | None available. |
| Circulation / Checkout / Loans Phone Numbers | 604-683-8360 ext. 253 |
| Reference Desk Phone Numbers | No reference desk but can contact librarians directly: 604-683-8360 ext. 250 or 604-683-8360 ext. 254 |
| Circulation / Checkout / Loans email | library@columbiacollege.ca |
| Email address for Reference Questions | library@columbiacollege.ca |
| Phone Number for Text Message Reference Service | Not available |
| Resources & Services | |
| Discovery |
www.columbiacollege.ca/library EDS search box |
| Library Catalogue | https://columbia.tlcdelivers.com |
| Library Search Box | www.columbiacollege.ca/library |
| Indexes & Databases | columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/az.php |
| Google Scholar link | None available |
| Database Authentication | www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#OffCampusAccess |
| Subject Guides | https://columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/ |
| Citation Guides |
MLA (9th ed): columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/MLA9 Chicago (17th ed): https://columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/chicago APA (7th ed): columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/apa |
| Instruction | Email library@columbiacollege.ca. Information about asynchronous Moodle lessons can be found in the Staff Sharepoint library page. |
| List of Librarians / Library Staff | columbiacollege-ca.libguides.com/using_the_library/contact_us |
| Reserves |
For student inquiries: Please direct students to the front desk, as all 3-hour loans are kept behind the circulation counter. For instructor inquiries: The library keeps a copy of most required textbooks on 3-hour reserve. If an instructor would like to place an item on reserve, direct them to contact Joe Haigh: jhaigh@columbiacollege.ca or Faith Jones: fjones@columbiacollege.ca |
| Interlibrary Loans |
Not available, but if students want to request a specific book for purchase they can email us: library@columbiacollege.ca Instructors may submit requests for ILL by emailing Joe Haigh or Faith Jones. |
| eJournals | Browse journals by discipline |
| Print Journals | The library has a small number of magazines which can be borrowed for 1 week. |
| Technical Help |
For questions related to the student portal, students can contact the IT Help Desk: HelpDesk@columbiacollege.ca For questions related to logging into library accounts, students can contact the library: library@columbiacollege.ca |
| Formatting Help |
Many students at Columbia College have never used a program like Microsoft Word. Direct them to the following guide to help with basic formatting questions: |
| Writing /Tutoring Centre Contact |
https://www.columbiacollege.ca/current-students/learning-centre/book-a-tutor/ |
| eResources Emergency Contact | Faith Jones |
| Borrowing Information | |
| Library Cards |
Student cards are library cards. www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#BorrowBooks |
| Loan Period | www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#BorrowBooks |
| Holds / Recalls / Requests |
www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#PlaceAHold Holds cannot be placed on reserve items. |
| Renewals |
www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#RenewBooks Reserve items cannot be renewed. |
| Fines / Penalties | www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#BorrowBooks |
| Borrowing Policies |
Students: www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#BorrowBooks |
| Library Account Information | www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#ManageYourAccount |
| After hours book returns | Books can be returned in the book drop, directly outside the library's doors. |
| Equipment & Facilities | |
| Internet Access | All computers at Columbia College are connected to the internet. |
| Wireless Access | Students can connect to the ColumbiaCollege_Secured network. To login, they use their student portal login credentials. Typically, this is their student number and cc!MMDDYY (using their birthday) as their password. Further guidance: https://www.columbiacollege.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Connecting-to-school-wireless-network.pdf |
| Photocopiers | www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#CopyandPrint |
| Printers | www.columbiacollege.ca/library/how-to-use-the-library/#CopyandPrint |
| Microfilm / Microfiche | None available |
| Computer Labs |
Room 340 on the 3rd floor: students can use when not booked by a class. Room 411: dedicated student computer lab/study room. |
| Library Computers | The library has 24 computers for students to use. There is currently no time limit and no way to book computers online. |
| Meeting / Study Rooms |
2 group study rooms in the library - not bookable at the moment. |
| Campus Information | |
| Academic Calendar | www.columbiacollege.ca/future-students/schedules/ |
| Class Timetable | https://www.columbiacollege.ca/current-students/important-dates/ |
| Exam Schedules | https://www.columbiacollege.ca/current-students/important-dates/ |
| Campus Maps | https://www.columbiacollege.ca/about/campus/ |
| Campus Web Site Map | Not available. |
| Other Resources | |
| AskAway Local Administrator(s) |
Joe Haigh ; 604-683-8360 ext. 254 |
| Back-up Phone Number | Faith Jones ; 604-683-8360 ext. 250 or Shanna Meunier ; 604-683-9360 ext. 251 |
| Library Director | Faith Jones ; 604-683-8360 ext. 250 |