Students, faculty and staff must first register for an ID card before borrowing resources from the Library.
You are responsible for all materials borrowed on your card and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged.
You will receive a courtesy email notice prior to your materials being due and follow up notices once the borrowed items are overdue. It is your responsibility to ensure the library has your email address.
Students
Item | Loan Period | Maximum Renewals | Loan Limits | Overdue Fines | Long Overdue |
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Book | 21 days | 2 | 3 per subject | $0.50/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Course Reserve | varies | 0 | 2 per course | $1.00/hour | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
DVD/Video | 7 days | 2 | 3 per subject | $0.50/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Equipment | varies | as required for current project | as arranged | $1.00-$5.00/hour | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Interlibrary Loan | varies | 0 | 10/semester | $1.00/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Magazine/Periodical | 7 days | 2 | 3 per subject | $0.50/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Study Room | 2 hours | 0 | 1 per group | $1.00/hour |
Items may be renewed online by logging into ‘My Account’ on the Library catalogue or by contacting the Library Circulation desk. Items with holds cannot be renewed.
Overdue fines may be paid at the Library by cash, debit, or credit card or over the phone with a credit card.
Borrowing privileges will be suspended when items are overdue. Course registration and transcripts may also be withheld.
Community Users
Community Users must first register for a library card before borrowing resources from the Library. You are responsible for all materials borrowed on your card and for any charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged.
You will receive a courtesy email notice prior to your materials being due and follow up notices once the borrowed items are overdue. It is your responsibility to ensure the library has your contact information. Community users are able to borrow the resources below. Lending of spaces, electronic resources and audio-visual equipment is restricted to College staff and students.
Item | Loan Period | Maximum Renewals | Loan Limits | Overdue Fines | Long Overdue |
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Book | 21 days | 2 | 3 per subject | $0.50/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
DVD/Video | 7 days | 2 | 3 per subject | $0.50/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Magazine/Periodical | 7 days | 2 | 3 per subject | $0.50/day | Replacement cost + $10 processing fee |
Items may be renewed online by logging into ‘My Account’ on the Library catalogue or by contacting the library’s Circulation Desk. Items with holds cannot be renewed.
Overdue fines may be paid at the Library by cash, debit, or credit card. Fines can also be paid by phone with a credit card. Borrowing privileges will be suspended when items are overdue.
Public Access Computers
There are 8 public access computers which provide Internet access to library users at no charge. The general public may check web-based email, browse the Internet or use the Library catalogue for a maximum of 1 hour. Printing is available at a cost of $0.10/page.
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Spring/Summer Hours of Operation
Effective April 30, 2022
Library
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Closed all statutory holidays. Please note: The Library doors are closed 10 minutes prior to closing time.
Computer Lab (KC131)
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday (Until June 30, then closed until September)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Contact Us
Circulation Desk
Phone: 250-489-8294
Email: circdesk@cotr.bc.ca
Copyright
Phone: 250-489-2751 x3407
Email: copyright@cotr.bc.ca
Interlibrary Loan
Phone: 250-489-2751 x3410
Email: ill@cotr.bc.ca
Research Help
Phone: 250-489-8292
Email: library@cotr.bc.ca