| Library Homepage | https://cotr.bc.ca/library/ |
| Mobile Site |
General Information
| Library Branches | Cranbrook Campus |
| Service Hours | Hours of Operation Mountain Time |
| Library Policies | FAQs Policies |
| Library Floor Plans | Cranbrook campus floor plans, the library is located in Kootenay Centre on Level 1. |
| Circulation/ Checkout/ Loans Phone Numbers | 250-489-8294 |Toll free: 1-877-489-2687 x3294 | circdesk@cotr.bc.ca |
| Research Desk Phone Number | 250-489-8292 Toll free: 1-877-489-2687 x3292 |
| Email Address for Research Questions | library@cotr.bc.ca |
| Phone Number for Text Message Reference | N/A |
Resources and Services
| Library Search (EBSCO Discovery) | Search All Catalogue |
| Indexes & Databases | A-Z Database List |
| Institutional Repository / Digital Collections | COTRspace |
| Google Scholar | Google Scholar Off-campus or College WiFi users must have library links set to “College of the Rockies Library – Full Text @ COTR Library” also “College of the Rockies – ProQuest Full Text” under Settings – My Library Links. Browsers must be set to accept Cookies. |
| Database Authentication | Remote off-campus access to the Library electronic collection and databases is available to registered students and employees. A current and active College Network Account is required. When accessing any of our electronic databases from off-campus you will be prompted to provide your COTR User ID number (example: c1234567) and the password that you created when activating your College Network Account. UVic BSN and EKTEP students login v12345678@cotr.bc.ca and their network password. If you experience difficulties with or require assistance in activating your account contact: Student Help Desk studenthelp@cotr.bc.ca 250-489-2751 x3333 (for local calls) or toll-free 1-877-489-2687 x3333 |
| Subject Guides | Subject Specific Guides |
| Citation Guides | Citations – APA, Chicago, CSE, Legal or MLA |
| Instruction | To schedule an ILSD workshop contact the librarian |
| List of Librarians | Staff Contact Information |
| Reserves | Reserve items are held at the Library Service Desk. |
| Interlibrary Loans | Illume (best viewed in Mozilla FireFox or Google Chrome) |
| E-journals | Search for e-journals in the ‘Journals by Title’ tab on the library’s search box https://cotr.bc.ca/library/ |
| Print Journals | https://cotr.bc.ca/library/print-journal/ |
| Technical Help | For questions related to network logins, students can contact the IT Help Desk: studenthelp@cotr.bc.ca For questions related to COTROnline logins, students can contact the COTROnline Help Desk: cotronline@cotr.bc.ca Community patron library login questions can be directed to: circdesk@cotr.bc.ca Further College Network Account Activation & Login Information (including COTROnline ‘Moodle’) |
| Tutoring Services | Tutor and Writing Support |
| WriteAway link | WriteAway – online writing help |
| eResources Emergency Contact | Sue Morin smorin@cotr.bc.ca | 250-489-2751 x3407 OR Research Help Desk library@cotr.bc.ca |
Borrowing Information
| Library Cards | All Library patrons require a Photo ID card to borrow from the Library. Students/Staff/Faculty must apply online for an ID card. Borrowing privileges are extended to all College students and employees and to anyone residing within the College region. Students must provide proof of current registration or government photo ID. Community users are required to provide government photo id with proof of residence, but registration is free, more info found here. |
| Loan Periods | Borrowing Periods and Number of Items to be Borrowed Alumni: Members of the Alumni Network will have access to the following Library Services: Borrowing privileges (as long as you live in the region) Inter-library loan on a cost-recovery basis Access to the Library’s licensed databases/e-books via public access computers on site |
| Holds/ Recalls/ Requests | |
| Renewals | Renew online via My Account |
| Fines/ Penalties | Overdue Fines |
| Borrowing Policies | Borrowing Services |
| Library Account | My Library Account |
| After hours book returns | When the library is closed, please drop off your library items in the Book Return slot at the main doors of the Learning Commons & Library. |
Equipment and Facilities
| Internet Access | There are OPAC computers in the Learning Commons & Library which provide internet access to users, including Community users. You may check web-based email, browse the internet or use the library catalogue. Printing is available at $0.10 per page for community users. Students will be deducted $0.10 per page from your student printing account. Students, staff and faculty who wish to access the internet, use MS Office programs, and print or save, must log in using their Network login credentials. |
| Wireless Access | Students can connect to “eduroam” Password for their online identity is their College of the Rockies ID. Example: c1234567@cotr.bc.ca and their network password. UVic BSN and EKTEP students login v12345678@cotr.bc.ca and their network password. |
| Photocopiers | Photocopying ($ 0.10 per page) and laminating ($ 1.00 per linear foot) are available to Community Users in the library. Go to the Library Service Desk to pay for copying. |
| Printers | College of the Rockies qualifying students receive $30.00 free printing/copying each semester; additional printing/copying can be purchased at the Library Service Desk. |
| Microfilm/ Microfiche | Not available. |
| Meeting/ Study Rooms | There are four study rooms and two study pods available for use. Students can book online. |
| Computers in the Learning Commons & Library | There are computers for student access throughout the Learning Commons & Library. |
Campus Information
| Academic Calendar | Current Program Guide |
| Exam Schedules | View Exam Schedules and Protocols |
| Campus Maps | Cranbrook Campus Floor Plans |
Other Resources
| AskAway Local Administrator | Sue Morin, Senior Library Technician (Copyright & Reference) smorin@cotr.bc.ca | 250-489-2751 x3407 |
| AskAway Local Administrator | Tom Samoil, Librarian tsamoil@cotr.bc.ca | 250-489-2751 x3384 |
| Back-up Phone Number | Library Research Help Desk 250-489-8292, available Monday-Friday 9am to 4:00pm or Toll free: 1-877-489-2687 x3292 |