Frequently Asked Questions

Library Homepage

https://www.nvit.ca/library.htm

 General Information

Library Branches

Merrit Campus
Vancouver Campus

Service Hours

https://www.nvit.ca/library.htm

Library Policies

https://www.nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm

Library Floor Plans

Merrit 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

Email Address for Reference Questions

dleggett@nvit.ca or rcavaliere@nvit.ca

Phone Number for Text Message Reference

not available

 Resources & Services

Library Search (e.g. Summon)

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

https://www.nvit.ca/tutorialandlibraryguides.htm

Citation Guides

https://www.nvit.ca/library/apa_new.htm

Instruction

Contact Librarian to book a library instruction class 

List of Librarians

Rita Cavaliere - rcavaliere@nvit.ca – 250-378-3303

David Leggett – dlegget@nvit.ca – 250-378-3302

Reserves

Reserves are held at the circulation desk, Instructors put the items on reserve.

Interlibrary Loans

Interlibrary Loan contact dleggett@nvit.ca 

250-378-3302
http://nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm

eJournals

http://nvit.ca/library/articleindexes_new.htm 

Print Journals

None

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

https://www.nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm

Holds / Recalls / Requests

Contact dleggett@nvit.ca or jkaur@nvit.ca

Renewals

Contact dleggett@nvit.ca or jkaur@nvit.ca

Fines / Penalties

https://www.nvit.ca/library/fines_new.htm

Borrowing Policies

https://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

 Other Resources

AskAway Local Coordinator(s)

David Legget: dleggett@nvit.ca

Anything else useful for AskAwayers?

About NVIT:
http://nvit.ca/about/default.htm