Fall 2022 Student ID cards will be processed starting mid-August. If you require your ID card sooner, please email: idcards@cotr.bc.ca.
Request an ID Card
Students
Your student ID card can be used for:
• Proof of College of the Rockies student status
• Library privileges
• Usage of printers
• Access to gym
• Entrance to exams
• Entrance to Student Life activities
• UPASS – Cranbrook transit (must be eligible)
• Potential community business discounts
You must be registered for courses prior to submitting your request.
To access the request form, you will be required to login with your College Outlook email address.
Please keep your student ID card for future semesters. The library staff will update the card with a renewal sticker.
Faculty and Staff
Your College Staff ID card obtained through the Library also acts as your Library card.
To obtain a Staff ID card, complete the online form below or visit the Library with confirmation of employment, or send an email to circdesk@cotr.bc.ca providing your start/end date, your employment number, and name of your department head. Staff cards are valid for three years or until your term has ended.
Please note that you must login with your COTR Outlook email address to use the online request form – you may also need to clear your cache/cookies (or use a private/ incognito window).
Community Users
To obtain a Library card you must be a resident within the College Region (Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley). Visit the Library with a piece of government issued photo identification and proof of current address. There is no fee. Cards are valid for two years from date of issue and may be renewed if there are no outstanding fees. The Library offers borrowing and other services to community users.
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July 4 – August 12, 2022
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 Noon – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
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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