Computer Lab
The Library offers free use of the computer lab for students.
Computer Lab Room 131 – available whenever the College is open; accessible from hallway when the Library is closed.
Print Account:
College students are allocated a $30 print account at the start of each new semester. Please remember to activate your account according to the instructions located at the library printers. Once you have exhausted your print credits, see the Library Staff at the Circulation Desk to top up your print account at a cost of $0.10 per page. You can also use your print account to make photocopies.
Graphics Lab
There are four computer stations for students in the Graphics Lab. Colour printing is available, printing is $0.25 per page.
Public Access Computers
There are 2 public access computers which provide Internet access to library users. The general public may check web-based email, browse the Internet or use the Library catalogue, printing is available at $0.10 per page.
Students are encouraged to use the computers in the computer labs.
Study Rooms
Between classes is the perfect time to get some work done. There are 4 study rooms in the Library that make the perfect study spot.
Guidelines for use
- Study rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis to groups of 2 – 4 students.
- Study rooms are used for group study.
- Presentation equipment and white boards are available in the study rooms.
- Maximum of 2 hours per group.
- Rooms are available during Library hours.
- See the staff at the Circulation Desk with your Student ID card to check out a study room.
- No food or snacks in the study rooms, drinks in a spill-proof container is acceptable.
Study Spaces
The Library spaces for both ‘Silent’ and ‘Group’ study. Whichever space you choose to study, please remember to respect those studying around you and speak quietly.
Wireless Access
Students can connect to “eduroam” (Network login required) while members of the public can connect to “COTRpublic”.
Research Help
Research help is available for all COTR students.
Face-to-Face
Monday – Thursday: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Email: library@cotr.bc.ca
Phone: 250-489-8292
You can also use AskAway Live Chat for online research help.
AskAway Live Chat
AskAway is open from Monday, January 16th to Friday, April 14th, 2023
AskAway hours:
Monday – Thursday 10am-10pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 12pm-6pm
Sunday 11am-10pm
Need research or citation help? Chat online with a Librarian
Fall/Winter Hours of Operation
Effective January 3, 2022
Library
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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