As subject matter experts and partners, we work with students, faculty, and staff across the college to achieve a common goal: learner success.
The library is an essential partner on the path to discovery, transformation, and lifelong learning.
Reconsideration Requests and Challenges to Intellectual Freedom
The library adheres to the Canadian Federation of Library Association’s (CFLA) statement on Intellectual Freedom. That statement is available through the CFLA’s website. This space is dedicated to the transparent reporting of all challenges to the legitimacy of library material; choice of library content; nature of library events or guests; content or placement of library displays. NorQuest College Library is committed to fairness and transparency regarding requests to reconsider library materials or events. There are no challenges to report at this time.
NorQuest College Library recognizes that our catalogue and resource descriptions contain language that reflects the biases, norms, and perspectives of the time in which they were created.
In particular, for resources about persons and groups, this language is often outdated and harmful. These descriptions also incorporate controlled vocabularies, such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings, which include some headings (e.g., Indians of North America), that are offensive or inappropriate. We use international standards for description, but support and actively participate in efforts to update and change these practices as we strive for descriptions that are inclusive, respectful, and do not cause harm.
We acknowledge the critical importance of community consultation in these efforts, and as residents on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Region 4 we commit to working together with our local communities to make these changes.
We pledge to amplify the voices of BIPOC and other groups of people that have been marginalized by the dominant narratives. These anti-racist efforts will be present in:
We are committed to critically reflecting on our actions in order to transform the colonial systems we operate within and we acknowledge the journey towards social justice will be ongoing and imperfect.
The Library has 16 bookable Student Meeting Rooms for your group project or viewing session. The Library also has 3 bookable Online Service Rooms for students attending online classes or appointments. Bookings can be made through the online Room Booking system.
Be courteous when booking study rooms - don't monopolize the room and cancel if you no longer need your booking.