College of New Caledonia Library Policies

COVID-19 Update

Campus libraries are open to current CNC students and employees only. See library main page for contact info, links to online services, and COVID status updates.


Library Homepage https://cnc.bc.ca/services/library 
Mobile Site
No separate site
General Information
Library Branches
The library has 6 community campus libraries, in Prince George, Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Quesnel, and Vanderhoof. Reference inquiries should be directed to the main branch in Prince George.
Service Hours
See Library main page "Library Hours" column or View all Hours 
Library Policies
Policies page
Library Floor Plans
Campus maps page for all campuses; Prince George Library is on Level 2 (2-724) of this map
Circulation/ Checkout/
Loans Phone Numbers
250-561-5811
or toll free 1-800-371-8111 local 5811
Reference Desk Phone Numbers
250-562-2131 local 5622 or 5811
or toll free 1-800-371-8111 local 5622 or 5811
Email Address for Reference Questions reference@cnc.bc.ca

Phone Number for Text Message Reference

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Resources & Services
Library Catalogue
http://lib.cnc.bc.ca/
Library Search (e.g. Summon/Encore)
Ebsco Discovery - Library home page https://cnc.bc.ca/services/library- "Discovery search" box
Indexes & Databases
Databases 
Database Authentication
Off campus a login box will come up. Enter CNC username + password
Subject Guides
Course resources
Citation Guides Citation Guides - APA 7th ed. launched in May 2020
Instruction
Instructional librarian 250-562-2131 local 5396 or email reference@cnc.bc.ca
List of Librarians
Contact list - select People - Department - Library
Reserves
Policy pages - section 6 - Reserves
Interlibrary Loans
Other libraries page - Interlibrary loan form
Ejournals
Journals print and online A-Z and subject list
Technical Help
cnclibrary@cnc.bc.ca or 250-562-2131 local 5298
E-Resource Emergency Contact 250-561-5811 (circulation desk, open days, evenings, weekends in-semester, ask staff if they are aware of any issues and if they have emergency contact info, to pass on)
Writing Centre contact Testing and Tutoring Services (year round) phone 250-561-5837 or toll free 1-800-371-8111 ext. 5837
Borrowing Information
Library Cards
Free for students, community - Policy pages - section 1.1
Loan Periods
Regular 2-week loans; movies 1-week; some collections in-library use only - Policy pages - section 3
Holds/ Recalls/ Requests
Policy pages - section 4-6
Renewals
Two two-week renewals possible if no other hold on item - Policy pages - section 4
Fines/ Penalties
Overdue fines 25 cents/day, reserves 25 cents/hour -Policy pages - section 7-8
Borrowing Policies
Policy pages - section 3-8
Library Account Information
Policy pages - section 1.1

After-Hours Book Return Information

Drop books/other materials off in the Book Return bin outside the library entrance door (in Prince George and Quesnel). At other campuses, return items to the campus office staff if library is closed.
Equipment & Facilities
Internet Access
Student technology guide
Wireless Access
Available at all campuses; login with your CNC computer account and password - more info in Student technology guide
Photocopiers
Library copiers are 10 cents/page; users can log in using their PaperCut account, or get staff assistance
Printers
Library public laserprinter is 10 cents/page (pay at circulation desk) - lab printers are 10 cents/page (user pays with their PaperCut account) - media lab colour printer is 40 cents/page (user pays with their PaperCut account)
Microfilm/ Microfiche
Microfilm/fiche printer/scanner available; scan to an image file (no charge) or print (10 cents/page)
Meeting/ Study Rooms
No bookable meeting rooms at this time
Computer Labs
2 computer labs in library -see Policy pages - Section 14
Campus Information
Academic Calendar
See Academic Schedules by year
Class Timetable Timetables and Schedules 
Exam Schedules Timetables and Schedules page - Exam schedules
Campus maps Campus maps page
Campus Web Site Map
A-Z services index
Other Resources

AskAway Local Administrators

Kaitlyn Vecchio (librarian) vecchiok1@cnc.bc.ca phone: 778-763-1055

James Lovitt (librarian) lovittj@cnc.bc.ca phone: 250-562-2131 local 5396

Lindsay Negrello (librarian) negrellol1@cnc.bc.ca phone: 236-601-0798

Back-up Phone Number Library circulation desk 250-562-2131 local 5811 (has contact lists)
Library Staff FAQ

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