Faculty Services

Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. This guide introduces faculty to definitions, issues, resources, librarian-supported workshops and instructional sessions.

Standards and learning outcomes endorsed by the Association of College & Research Libraries provide the foundation for creating and assessing workshops, instructional sessions, and programs delivering exemplary information literacy instruction.

To schedule an ILSD workshop contact the College’s Librarian.

The Library strives to purchase resources in various formats to support students, faculty, and the programs offered at the College. Students, faculty or staff are encouraged to suggest resources for the Library, please begin by contacting your subject specific liaison or submit a collection development form.

Library Policy 6.2.1 Library Collection Development and Management Policy

Email Research Help Desk

• Computer Programs
• General Reference
• Office Administration Programs

Email Jody Mendenhall

• Health Programs – BSN, Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant & Dental Assistant
• Kinesiology
• University Arts & Sciences

Email Lindsay Newton

• Business Programs – Accounting, Business & Sustainability
• Tourism Programs – Hospitality & Tourism

Email Suzanne Morin

• Indigenous Studies
• Child, Youth and Family Studies: Aboriginal Education Support Worker, Early Childhood Education (ECE), Education Assistant (EA) & Human Service Worker (HSW)
• Satellite Campuses
• UVic Teacher Education Program

Email Cortney Newton

• Trade Programs
• Cook Training
• Hairstylist
• Fire Services Training
• Access Education/Upgrading

Copyright

The Library provides copyright clearance for materials used in the classroom and will answer any of your copyright questions.

View Copyright Services for Faculty page

College Policy 3.4.7 Use of Copyrighted Materials

We are happy to help you with library research for your teaching, research, and professional development needs. Contact Research Help at the Library.

Provide students with equitable access to limited course-related materials by placing items on reserve at the library’s circulation desk. Print materials may include books, copyright cleared articles, instructor’s personal materials and materials which fall under the Fair Dealing Guidelines or Print and Digital Copying Guidelines. The Library cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged personal materials.

Please complete the Reserve Request form and submit the resources and form to the Library.

The Library has audio-visual equipment available for faculty to borrow.  For more information contact the Circulation Desk.

Items not available at the Library may be borrowed or photocopied from other libraries. Search the Illume catalogue to submit your request or contact us by email: ill@cotr.bc.ca

College of the Rockies students and employees can borrow materials from participating colleges and universities in B.C.

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).

Request Staff ID Card

Open access (OA) literature is digital, online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions. 

Guide to resources supporting research and coursework for Indigenous Studies.