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 Robert W. Sterling Sr. Library

Library Homepage            

http://nvit.ca/library/index_new.htm 
Mobile Site http://bmnvi.bc.catalogue.libraries.coop/opac/extras/mobile/?ol=BMNVI

General Information 

Library Branches               Merritt Campus
Vancouver Campus


Service Hours Merritt Campus

 

 

September - April

September - April

Monday - Thursday     8:30am - 8:30pm         Monday - Friday     8:30am - 4:30pm 

Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
  

Saturday 12:00pm - 6:00pm


Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm







Vancouver Campus



Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm *unless otherwise posted
Library Policies

http://nvit.ca/library/index_new.htm
Library Floor Plans Merritt Campus - Library is located on the main floor
Vancouver Campus - Library is located on the 2nd floor
Circulation/Checkout/
Loans Phone Numbers		 Merritt Campus    250-378-3302
Toll Free            1-877-682-3300 ext. 302
Reference Desk
Phone Numbers		 Merritt Campus    250-378-3302
Toll Free            1-877-682-3300 ext. 302

 

 

Email Address for Reference Questions library@nvit.bc.ca
Phone Number for Text Message Reference Not available
Resources & Services
Library Catalogue
 Evergreen Library Catalogue
Library Search (e.g Summon/Encore)
 Sitka - Equinox
Indexes & Databases
 Electronic Resources (books and articles)
Database Authentication
 Remote off-campus access:
Remote off-campus access to databases is indicated by an "*" whereby searches off-campus have been enabled. You will be asked for your Student I.D. number.
A current and activate student network account is required. When accessing any of our electronic subscriptions from off-campus you will be prompted to provide your Student ID number and the password that you created when activating your Student Account.
If you experience difficulties with or require assistance in activating your account contact:

I.T. Department

Email: helpdesk_it@nvit.bc.ca

Merritt Campus
250-378-3393 (for local calls)
or toll-free 1-877-682-3300 ext. 393

Vancouver Campus
604-602-3404

Subject Guides
 No subject guides but access to APA templates and tutorials are available.
http://nvit.ca/library/apa_new.htm
Instruction
 Contact Librarian to book a library instruction class library@nvit.bc.ca 
List of Librarians
 Linda Epps - lepps@nvit.bc.ca
Reserves
 Reserves are held at the circulation desk, Instructors put the items on reserve.
Interlibrary Loans
 Interlibrary Loan contact: library@nvit.bc.ca 250-378-3302
http://nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm
Ejournals
 http://nvit.ca/library/articleindexes_new.htm
 
Print Journals
 Minimal subscription
Technical Help
 Assistance for moodle, email access, student ID cards

Email: helpdesk_it@nvit.bc.ca

Merritt Campus:
250-378-3393

Vancouver Campus:
604-602-3404
Borrowing Information
Library Cards
 All library patrons require an NVIT Photo ID card or Community Borrower card. Cards are issued at the library circulation desk daily at the beginning of each semester.
Loan Periods
 http://nvit.ca/library/loans_new.htm
Holds/ Recalls/ Requests
 Contact library@nvit.bc.ca 250-378-3302
Renewals
Contact library@nvit.bc.ca  250-378-3302
Fines/ Penalties
 http://nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm
 
Borrowing Policies
 http://www.nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm
Library Account Information
 Student ID provides a barcode for library catalogue, database, ebrary access. Any problems with access student should:

Contact I.T. department

Email: helpdesk_it@nvit.bc.ca

Merritt Campus:
250-378-3393

Vancouver Campus:
604-602-3404
Equipment & Facilities
Internet Access
 The library has 22 computer workstations with internet access.
Registered students can print to a student designated printer. Printing for community patrons is 10 cents a page.
Wireless Access
Wireless network access in the library is available to all patrons.
Printers
 There is one student dedicated printer in the library. Registered students receive 250 free copies per semester. Additional printing can be purchased at the circulation desk. Community patrons are charged 10 cents a page.
Microfilm/ Microfiche
 Not available
Meeting/ Study Rooms
 There are two study rooms available for patron use on a first come-first serve basis. These rooms must be booked at the circulation desk.
Computer Labs
 There are 20 computers availabe in the computer lab for patron use. There are 2 computers outside of the computer lab for wheel-chair access. The library has one stand-up OPAC kiosk in Merritt and one in Burnaby.
Campus Information
Academic Calendar
 NVIT is on a semester system with classes scheduled in the Fall (September to December), Spring (January to April) and Summer (May to August).
Class Timetable
 Class schedules can be viewed on NVIT Connect through the external NVIT website or through the myNVIT portal.
Exam Schedules
 Posted throughout the campus and library
Campus Maps
 Not available
Campus Web Site Map
 Not available
Other Resources
AskAway Local Administrator(s) Linda Epps, Librarian lepps@nvit.bc.ca  250-378-3303
Library Staff FAQ
 Not available
Anything else useful for AAers?
 About NVIT:
http://nvit.ca/about/default.htm

 

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