Library Services & Supports Updates: Home

CHANGES TO OPERATIONS

Book Loans & Fees:

• At this time, you are not required to return your library books and overdue fines are not accruing

• If you wish to return library books, you may do so at the Comox Valley Campus. There is a book return box located near the entrance to Discovery Hall from 8:30-4:30, Monday – Friday (excluding stat holidays).

Holds: The holds function has been disabled at this time. 

Interlibrary Loans: Beginning May 1, Interlibrary Loan requests for articles will be available. Books will not be available through Interlibrary Loans.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Research

• Research support is available through:
  • the live-chat service AskAway 
  • email at library.research@nic.bc.ca  
• Students can continue to access library materials including articles, ebooks, and streaming videos remotely by logging in with your myNIC credentials.
• The Citation & Style page provides students with additional research support including guides on APA, MLA, Chicago style, Academic Integrity/Plagiarism, and Annotated Bibliographies. 

Writing Support

• Writing Support is available to students through Write Away as well as through email at writing@nic.bc.ca where students can upload their assignments for review. 

Math Support

• Math Support will be delivered online via Skype For Business. Click HERE to book your appointment. 

Student Tech Support

• Refer to the Student Tech Support page for information.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES AND RESOURCES FROM NIC

For up-to-date information on the preparation steps North Island College is taking regarding COVID-19, visit COVID-19 Information & Updates.