| Library Homepage | http://library.nic.bc.ca/ |
| General Information | |
| Library Branches |
Comox Valley Campbell River Port Alberni Mixalakwila |
| Library Hours | https://library.nic.bc.ca/AboutUs/Hours |
| Library Policies | https://library.nic.bc.ca/AboutUs/policies |
| Security Contacts |
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 4:30) Comox Valley Campus: 250-334-7206 Campbell River Campus: 250-202-3154 Port Alberni Campus: 250-207-8856 Mixalakwila Campus: 250-949-2857
*Evenings and Weekends* Comox Valley Campus: 250-334-7206 Campbell River Campus: 250-202-5941 Port Alberni Campus: 250-735-0626 Mixalakwila Campus: N/A. Refer to 911 |
| Library Floor Plans | N/A |
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Circulation/ Checkout/ Loans Phones Numbers |
Comox Valley: (250) 334-5037 Campbell River: (250) 923-9785 Port Alberni : (250) 724-8733 Mixalakwila: 250-949-7912
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| Reference Desk Contact |
Comox Valley: 250-334-5037 Email: library.research@nic.bc.ca |
| Resources & Services | |
| Library Search |
Discovery Search (search everything) is the default search on our homepage: http://library.nic.bc.ca/ Direct access to Discovery Search: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,guest&custid=s5672520&groupid=main&profile=eds |
| Library Catalogue |
Direct access to the catalogue: https://catalogue.nic.bc.ca/ |
| Indexes & Databases |
A-Z List: https://library.nic.bc.ca/az.php |
| Ejournals | https://publications.ebsco.com/?callbackurl=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.ebsco.com&custId=s5672520&groupId=main&lang=en&profileId=pfui |
| Off Campus Database Authentication |
Use NIC Email (For example: student@northislandcollege.ca or staff@nic.bc.ca). Requires Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA) for off-campus access. Information on MFA available through Student Technical Service's page |
| Subject Guides | https://library.nic.bc.ca/subjectguides?b=s&group_id=15078 |
| Citation Guides | |
| Instruction | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725746&p=5199504 |
| Librarians |
Lynette Gallant, Coordinator of Library Services; Ph: (250) 334-5001; email: lynette.gallant@nic.bc.ca. Jennifer Evans, Information Services Librarian; Ph: (250) 334-5097; email: jennifer.evans@nic.bc.ca Monica Mun, Technology & Instruction Librarian; Ph: (250) 890-2517; email: monica.mun@nic.bc.ca |
| Reserves | |
| Interlibrary Loans |
Information: https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201487 |
| Library Resource Access Help | Library.Systems@nic.bc.ca |
| Technical Help | IT helpdesk in library and learning commons : https://library.nic.bc.ca/studenttech |
| Borrowing Information | |
| Library Cards | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201476 |
| Loan Periods | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201477 |
| Holds/ Recalls/ Requests | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201483 |
| Renewals |
https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201478 (see 'Loan Periods & Fines' tab for the number of renewals allowed on different items) Items can be renewed by calling the library or online via My Account: https://catalogue.nic.bc.ca/uhtbin/cgisirsi.exe/x/COMOX_V/0/1/488/X |
| Fines/ Penalties | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201477 (Loan Periods & Fines tab) |
| Borrowing Policies | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201469 |
| Library Account Information | https://library.nic.bc.ca/c.php?g=725960&p=5201478 |
| Equipment & Facilities | |
| Internet Access/Wireless Access |
All library computers are open access with NIC login credentials. Wireless access is available in all libraries for students. Connect to nic-wifi and use myNIC credentials. See https://library.nic.bc.ca/studenttech/print (Wi-Fi tab) for more details. |
| Photocopiers & Printers & Scanners |
https://library.nic.bc.ca/studenttech/print B & W Printing: 10 cents per page Colour Printing: 20 cents per page Scanning to email or USB: Free |
| Microfilm/Microfiche | N/A |
| Meeting/Study Rooms | http://library.nic.bc.ca/roombookings |
| Computers on Campus | http://library.nic.bc.ca/studenttech/computers |
| Learning Commons | |
| Research Support |
https://library.nic.bc.ca/researchhelp (Research desk appointments can also be booked on this page) |
| Writing Support | https://library.nic.bc.ca/WritingSupport |
| Peer Tutoring | https://library.nic.bc.ca/PeerTutoring |
| Math Support | https://library.nic.bc.ca/MathSupport |
| IT Support | https://library.nic.bc.ca/studenttech |
| Campus Information | |
| Academic Calendar |
Academic Schedules & Deadlines: https://www.nic.bc.ca/supports-and-services/student-records/academic-schedule-and-deadlines.html NIC Programs & Courses: https://www.nic.bc.ca/programs/index.html Elder College: https://www.nic.bc.ca/programs/continuing-education/community-programs/elder-college/index.html Continuing Education: https://www.nic.bc.ca/continuing-education/ |
| Class Timetable | https://selfservice.nic.bc.ca/Student/Courses |
| Exam Schedule | https://www3.nic.bc.ca/exam-schedule/ALL |
| Campus Maps |
Comox Valley: https://www.nic.bc.ca/about/campuses/comox-valley-campus.html Campbell River: https://www.nic.bc.ca/about/campuses/campbell-river-campus.html Port Alberni: https://www.nic.bc.ca/about/campuses/port-alberni-campus.html |
| College Website | https://www.nic.bc.ca/ |
| Other Resources | |
| Faculty Resources |
https://library.nic.bc.ca/faculty Copyright Guide: https://library.nic.bc.ca/copyright |