Frequently Asked Questions

Library Homepage

 https://www.nvit.ca/students/services/library/

Mobile Site

 same

 General Information

Library Branches

Merritt Campus – 4155 Belshaw Street, Merritt BC V1K 1R1
Burnaby Campus – 4355 Mathissi Place, Burnaby BC V5G 4S8

Service Hours

Merritt:
- Mon-Thu 8am-8:30pm
- Fri 8am-6pm
- Sat-Sun 12 noon-5pm

Burnaby:
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm 

Library Policies

On library homepage 

Library Floor Plans

Circulation / Checkout / Loans Phone Numbers

 250-378-3302

Reference Desk Phone Numbers

 250-378-3302

Email Address for Reference Questions

 dleggett@nvit.ca
 eteh@nvit.ca

Phone Number for Text Message Reference

 Resources & Services

Library Catalogue

 https://nvit.bc.catalogue.libraries.coop/eg/opac/results

Library Search (e.g. Summon)

 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=sso&custid=s5672496&groupid=main&profile=eds (EBSCO Discovery Service)

Indexes & Databases

 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=sso&custid=s5672496&groupid=main&profile=ehost

Institutional Repository / Digital Collections

 ARCA (link TBA)

Google Scholar link

Database Authentication

Subject Guides

 on library homepage

Citation Guides

 on library homepage

Instruction

List of Librarians

 Rita Cavaliere – Director of Library & Student Success
 David Leggett – Library Coordinator, Merritt campus
 Emily Teh – Library Coordinator, Burnaby campus

Reserves

 Available for in-library use at both campuses

Interlibrary Loans

 contact David at dleggett@nvit.ca

eJournals

 Available through EBSCOhost

Print Journals

 None

Technical Help

 NVIT IT Helpdesk: helpdesk@nvit.ca
 Phone (Merritt): 250-378-3393
 Phone (Burnaby): 604-602-3404

Writing Centre Contact

 Student Success Centre
 successcentre@nvit.ca

 WriteAway link

 On library homepage

 * NEW * Generative AI Guidelines

 On library homepage

eResources Emergency Contact

 Borrowing Information

Library Cards

 Available to staff, faculty, students, and members of the public. Register at either campus’s circulation desk

Loan Periods

 Books (exc. Reference and Reserve): 3 weeks
 Videos: 1 week
 Reference Section, Vertical Files: Overnight
 Reserve Section: In-library use only
 Technology: Variable

Holds / Recalls / Requests

 Available through Sitka Evergreen, or email library staff

Renewals

 Available except in cases of holds or recalls

Fines / Penalties

 The library reserves the right to charge for lost or damaged materials

Borrowing Policies

Library Account Information

After hours book returns

 No

 Equipment & Facilities

Internet Access

 The Merritt library has seven public-access computers in the main library space, with three additional computers in the accessibility lab

The Burnaby campus has two public-access computers in the main library space.

Wireless Access

 Campus wi-fi is available on both campuses to all patrons

Photocopiers

Printers

 Both campuses have a dedicated printer; the Merritt campus also has a scanner.  Printing is free for all patrons.

Microfilm / Microfiche

Meeting / Study Rooms

 The Merritt campus has one large and one small meeting room, an accessibility lab, and a podcasting/recording studio.  All are booked at the circ desk

Computer Labs

 The Merritt campus has three computers in the accessibility lab

 Campus Information

Academic Calendar

 https://www.nvit.ca/students/events/important-dates-and-deadlines/

Class Timetable

Exam Schedules

 Posted mid-semester at both campuses

Campus Maps

Campus Web Site Map

 * NEW * Campus Security Contact

 250-859-3053

 Other Resources

AskAway Local Coordinator(s)

 David Leggett
  250-378-3302
  dleggett@nvit.ca

Back-up Phone Number

Library Staff FAQ

Anything else useful for AskAwayers?

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