Services

How to Order Articles - Not available at NIC Library

If the journal you are looking for is not available at the NIC library, fill out this ILL Form and we will send the article to your NIC email.

How to Order Articles - Full Text

When only an abstract is available, you can request a full-text magazine or journal article through the NIC databases.

1. Click on thelink located below the article information on the search results page.
2. Now click on the link.
3. A form will open; fill out the required fields, and click submit. 

You will be notified via your NIC email address once the article is available for download. 

For a list of available databases, visit A-Z Databases.

Article Delivery System - TitanFile

The NIC Library safely delivers online Interlibrary Loan (ILL) articles using TitanFile, a secure file sharing system. After you place your ILL, you will receive an email with a link to a PDF version of the article you requested.

• If you don't see an email from TitanFile and it's been a few days since your request was placed, be sure to check your junk folder. If you plan on ordering multiple ILLs, add TitanFile to you address book to avoid emails being sent to your junk mailbox.
• TitanFile may not work with some browsers. If you can't open your PDF, try using Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
• Remember, wireless downloading can take a while and some files may be quite large.
• IMPORTANT: TitanFile download links expire two weeks after they are sent. Once you download the PDF, it is yours to keep.
• If your link has expired before you were able to download it, please contact the library @ 250-334-5037. 

Visit the link below for more information about TitanFile.

How to Order Books NOT available at NIC

If you'd like to request a book not found in the NIC Library collection, you can search academic and public libraries across the province using Illume.

View a quick video tutorial on how to place a book request or follow the steps below.

Follow these steps to request an item through Illume:

1. Search for books using the search bar at the top of the screen
2. Click on the "Request this Item" button
3. Fill out the ILL request form
4. Click submit

To start searching the Illume database, select the link below that corresponds with your campus: 

Please note: This service is NOT compatible with Internet Explorer.

When your book arrives you will be notified by telephone or via your NIC email address. Books can be picked up and returned at the circulation desk.

The NIC Library & Learning Commons actively participates in reciprocal resource sharing partnerships with both public and postsecondary libraries in the region. Our interlibrary loan policies are provided below.