Vancouver Community College Library AskAway Policy Page

VCC Library Services Update https://libguides.vcc.ca/wfh
Library Homepage http://library.vcc.ca/

General Information

Library Branches http://library.vcc.ca/about-us/hours-and-locations/#d.en.1594434
Service Hours http://library.vcc.ca/about-us/hours-and-locations
Library Policies http://library.vcc.ca/about-us/policies/
Library Floor Plans Not available
Circulation / Checkout /
Loans Phone Numbers
http://library.vcc.ca/contact-us/phone--email--key-contacts/
Reference Desk Phone Numbers http://library.vcc.ca/contact-us/phone--email--key-contacts/

Resources & Services

Library Catalogue http://webpac.vcc.ca
Indexes & Databases http://libguides.vcc.ca/az.php
Database Authentication http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/connect-from-home/
Subject Guides http://libguides.vcc.ca/
Citation Guides http://library.vcc.ca/research/apa-mla-harvard-vancouver-asa/
APA 7th ed. launch in May 2020
WriteAway https://www.writeaway.ca/submit-your-assignment-or-your-question
Generative AI Guidelines Students may choose to use GenAI in academic coursework within the rules set in their programs or courses. They may also use GenAI to support their learning in other ways, as long as they follow legal and College policies, requirements, and guidelines.

Instruction

List of Librarians http://libguides.vcc.ca/index.php?b=o
Reserves http://webpac.vcc.ca/search/r
Interlibrary Loans http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/borrow-renew-request/interlibrary-loan/
Ejournals Ejournals
Print Journals Print Journals
Technical Help http://library.vcc.ca/contact-us/phone--email--key-contacts/

Borrowing Information

Library Cards http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/library-card-my-library-account-and-myvcc/
Loan Periods http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/borrow-renew-request/loan-periods-limits-and-fines/
Holds / Recalls / Requests http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/borrow-renew-request/renewals-and-requests/
Renewals http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/borrow-renew-request/renewals-and-requests/
Fines / Penalties http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/borrow-renew-request/loan-periods-limits-and-fines/
Borrowing Policies http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/borrow-renew-request/loan-periods-limits-and-fines/
Library Account Information http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/library-card-my-library-account-and-myvcc/

Equipment & Facilities

Internet Access Internet access is available at all workstations in the Library
Wireless Access Wireless access is available at both campus libraries. Students require valid student ID & password. Guest access is available upon request.
http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/computers-equipment-and-wireless/
Photocopiers Photocopies are located at each branch. The cost is $ .10 / page
http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/computers-equipment-and-wireless/
Printers Printers are located at each branch. The charge is $ .10 / page
http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/computers-equipment-and-wireless/
Microfilm/ Microfiche Not collected
Meeting / Study Rooms

Broadway Campus – Two group study rooms located on level 3.
Downtown Campus – Two group study rooms, one on the main level; one upstairs.
* Rooms can be booked at the Circulation desk for 2 hours blocks upto 2 weeks in advance.
http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/bookings/booking-a-group-study-room/

Computer Labs Broadway Campus – 16 PCs on level 2 and a computer lab with 19 PCs on level 3.
Downtown Campus – 12 PCs on main level, 12 upstairs. The Learning Centre has 17 iMacs.
* All computers have Internet, databases, and application software.
http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/computers-equipment-and-wireless/

Campus Information

Academic Calendar

http://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/important-dates/
http://www.vcc.ca/programscourses

Class Timetable N/A
Exam Schedules N/A
Campus Maps

http://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/contact-us/

Broadway Campus
http://www.vcc.ca/media/vancouver-community-college/content-assets/documents/contact-us/WEB-CampusMaps-BWY-APR_2016.pdf 
Downtown Campus
http://www.vcc.ca/media/vancouver-community-college/content-assets/documents/contact-us/WEB-CampusMaps-DT-APR_2016.pdf

Campus Web Site Map http://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/site-map/

Other Resources

Back-up Phone Number 604.871.7000, ext. 7319
Logging into myVCC http://library.vcc.ca/using-the-library/library-card-my-library-account-and-myvcc/#d.en.1387573