Northern Lights College
Distance and Online Library Services

Northern Lights College Library (NLC):  http://library.nlc.bc.ca
includes: Human Development, Education and Care Department, and NLC online courses (direct or through BCcampus: http://www.bccampus.ca/Site3.aspx )

NLC is the primary source of library information for NLC students. Services are available online, in-person, by phone, and by email.

Visit the NLC Library web page from anywhere, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to locate general library information, library services, library holdings (books, videos, periodicals), "how to" guides, searchable databases and article indexes. Library Subject Guides provide lists of recommended reference books, links to selected web sites, and related information.

NLC Library Resources - online access
In order to search the NLC Research Databases and Indexes from outside of the College, a user id is required. No password is required.

• Students: enter the 7-digit student number as found on any NLC registration form or printed NLC id card. Omit hyphens and spaces.  For example: 0319208. If you were given a 5-digit student number, then add 2 zeros to the left of the number. For example, if your number is 12345, enter the student number as 0012345.
  
• Faculty: enter your library card barcode number. For example: 51512000048576

If you are unable to access the databases and Indexes, email Janet Beavers, Regional Library Service Coordinator at jbeavers@nlc.bc.ca . Please provide your name, program, student number and indicate that you are unable to access the databases.

A valid library card is required to order articles and borrow library material through the NLC Interlibrary/Intercampus Loan system.

• If you don't have a Library card, contact the FSJ Library staff in person or by email to obtain a card.
• If you are sending an email, please provide the following information: name of program, your name, mailing address, home and work phone numbers (include area code), fax, and email address.

You may also contact a library near you, such as your local public library, college or university library, to meet your information needs

Library Catalogue: WEBCAT: http://nlc-reglib.nlc.bc.ca/uhtbin/cgisirsi.exe/OW716JqaPh/0/0/49
Use the WebCat online catalogue to access library holdings (books, videos, periodicals) in all NLC campuses. If NLC does not have what you are looking for, search for library items outside of NLC, by clicking on “other BC Libraries” (public, college, university) on the web page.

Need Help?
Ask a Librarian for assistance in finding relevant books and journal articles and/or if you need help researching a course related topic. The librarian will also provide assistance in using the Library’s website, online catalogue, article databases, and tips on searching the Internet. Contact the librarian directly or use the ask a librarian section of the Library web pages:  http://nlc.bc.ca/library/form.asklibrarian.php

Library Contacts
Fort St. John Campus, Northern Lights College Library:
Dawna Turcotte, Campus Librarian,
Tel:  Local Call: 785-6981 ext. 2012
Toll Free: 1-866-463-6652 ext. 2012
Fax: (250)-785-1294
Email: dturcotte@nlc.bc.ca

Tricia Hotchkiss, Library Services Assistant
Tel: Local Call: 785-6981 ext 6213
Toll Free: 1-866-463-6652 ext. 6213
Fax: (250)-785-1294
Email: fsj-lib@nlc.bc.ca

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Simon Fraser University Library: http://www.lib.sfu.ca/

Are you also currently enrolled in a course at Simon Fraser University?
If you are taking a minimum of one SFU course concurrently with your Northern Lights College program, you may also consider using the Library Services offered by the Simon Fraser University Library

SFU Telebook - Delivery Library services for students at a distance and Faculty of Education Students  -  http://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/services/telebook.htm

SFU Library resources access: Students are required to have an SFU ID barcode number in order to use the book and article delivery service from the SFU library, or to get to the online journals. If you require further information or would like clarification, please contact the Reference Librarian (see below)

Simon Fraser University Library Contact:  
Hope Power, Reference Librarian for Education
Tel: (778)-782-4359
Toll Free: (within BC) 1-866-277-9675, (outside BC) 1-604-291-4896
Email: hpower@sfu.ca

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University of Northern British Columbia
If you are also enrolled in a minimum of one UNBC course concurrently with your Northern Lights College program, then you may also consider using the Library Services offered by the University of Northern British Columbia.

UNBC Library home page:: http://library.unbc.ca/

UNBC Distance and Online Library Services: http://lib.unbc.ca/pages/services/regional

University of Northern British Columbia Library Contacts:
Tel: toll free within the (250) area code in British Columbia: 1-888-440-3440
Email: regional@unbc.ca
On campus. Room 5-135, first floor of the Geoffrey R. Weller Library

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