Distance Learners

Distance Learning students have the same VCC library privileges as other students at the College:

On top of that, Distance Learning students can request books, DVDs or articles to be shipped to their home address (within Canada).

See the Borrow, Renew, Request page for a complete list of your borrowing privileges.

Requesting Books, DVDs and Articles from VCC Library

Distance learners can request books, kits, or video/DVD from VCC Library, and have these items shipped to their home address (within Canada). The Library will send materials out as soon as they are available. Allow a minimum of 1 week.  It may take longer if the item you requested is not on the shelf, or if it had to be ordered from another library.

The Library pays for postage or courier for all library materials sent to any address in Canada. It's important that your mailing address is current. 

You are responsible for overdue fines if items are returned late and for replacement charges for lost or damaged material.

To request items to be shipped to you:

  • Email ill@vcc.ca, making the subject of your email "Ship to me - distance student".
  • Provide the information about the materials you want -- e.g. title, author, edition and publisher.
  • Provide your student ID number. The Library will ship to you if you are properly registered as a distance student.
  • Restriction: Short term loan items (e.g. Reserve material, music CDs) are not eligible for shipping.

Requesting Journal/Magazine Articles

Many articles are available in full-text through our online article databases. This is the easiest way to access articles quickly. Please see our list of databases.

To have articles that are not available online sent to your Canadian address, complete the Request for Journal Articles.

Borrow Materials from Other Libraries (in Person)

VCC students can borrow materials free of charge from the following BC post-secondary institutions:

 

To borrow items from these BC post-secondary institutions, VCC students will need to present their VCC student ID card and proof of current registration at the other library. Students can visit the VCC Library Service Desk to obtain proof of registration if needed.

 

To borrow items from public libraries, VCC students must have a public library card.