Learner Centre Community Agreement
September 13, 2022
The goal of this process was to promote a greater sense of community and to clearly identify what users of the Learner Centre expect in order to feel safe and welcome while using the space. The full agreement is now posted on the walls of the student meeting rooms and key messages appear on pillars, and (soon) computer screen savers throughout the space.
You can also view the full text on our website.
We invite you to provide us with any feedback about your experiences when using the Learner Centre - you can stop at the Library desk to chat or send an email to us at library@norquest.ca.
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Spring cleaning
May 09, 2023
Alumni Access:
NorQuest College Library is committed to promoting life-long learning and supporting graduates as they enter the workforce. This is why we are pleased to now offer NorQuest graduates the opportunity to sign up for ongoing access to the library’s physical collection, which includes print books, DVDs, and more. To get your alumni card, contact the Alumni Relations Office to get proof of alumni status, (alumni@norquest.ca, 780-721-6026), then drop into the library to set up your account!
eReserve Guide
Did you know most required and suggested textbooks are available to borrow through the library? Many of these are also available as eBooks. Find out if the library has your textbooks and learn how to borrow them using the Reserve Books and Reading guide.
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Where can I find extra resources to help me in my classes?
May 12, 2023
Do you need extra help with academic skills to help you become a successful student? Perhaps you need some strategies about test taking? Are you new to learning and working online? There are guides for that!
They include program-specific guides, like for our Health Studies programs, English language learning, community studies (including Social Work and Early Learning and Child Care), Business and Office Administration, Open Studies, and Academic Upgrading. We also have a great selection of guides about research and writing to help you with your assignments.
If you need help with using the guides or have any other questions about library services, please contact the library by email or using the live chat on our website (under the Help menu).
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How do I use the library?
January 03, 2023
Every NorQuest student, staff, and faculty has a library barcode and PIN –
this allows you access to library resources.
If you have received your student ID card (electronic or physical), your 13 digit barcode is located on the bottom of your card and starts with 138.
If you cannot find your library barcode, please
email the library and ask us to send you your barcode.
Include your student ID number in your email. You can also contact the library’s chat service (Ask Us!) during regular business hours.
You might have received your library PIN via email – check your NorQuest email to be sure. If you have not received your PIN in your email, visit this website to get your PIN sent to you - we cannot send your PIN through email or chat. Make sure to use your MyMail address!
In order to search our catalogue or access any journal articles, ebooks, or videos, you will have to log in and verify that you are a student, staff, or faculty at NorQuest College. This video will show you how to do that. You can log in using the same log-in you use for Moodle/MyMail.
If you would like a physical item from our shelves, you can place the item on hold with our library pickup service. Please click here for more information on the process.
If you would like a one-on-one appointment with our librarians to talk about research and citation questions you have,
book your appointment here. Appointments are conducted online only.
To learn how to access your library account and many of our resources from off-campus, check out our
NorQuest Library Basics guide.
To learn more about library services available online – including frequently asked questions -
click here to access our Library Virtual Services guide.
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How can I get help with research and citation skills?
February 17, 2023
If you would like a one-on-one appointment with our librarians to talk about research and citation questions you have, book your online appointment here. Librarians do not take in-person appointments - please come to the NorQuest College Library if you want to speak to a librarian face-to-face.
We have great tutorials and guides about research - these can help answer the initial questions you might have. All of our video tutorials are less than 6 minutes in length!
For example, if you need to learn how to use the library's catalogue to find an item, try watching our Conducting Research Using Library Resources and How to Search Library Databases: Basics video tutorials. Our Learn to Research guide will also give you the basics on the research process.
A listing of all of our video tutorials can be found here, and the related research guides can be found here.
If you need to learn how to use APA citation style, or it has been a while since you have used it, consider taking our Intro to APA series.
Starting with an introduction to citation, this four-part course will guide you through how to create a reference list, write in-text citations, and teach you how to proofread and edit your document before you hand it in. All four parts will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete – about 20-30 minutes per section. Start here with Part One!
If you just need to look up a few things or just want more in-depth information, use our APA Guide to help you out.
For all other questions, either email library@norquest.ca to ask a librarian to contact you or use the live chat on the library's website during regular business hours.
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How can I get extra help with my classes?
January 11, 2023
Who are you?
We’re a team of people who know a lot about learning and we’re here to help you out!
What do you help with?
We can help you with all your classes!
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Pathophysiology
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MedCalc
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Math and Science
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Business Math
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English
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ESL & LINC
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Social Studies
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We can also help you learn how to . . .
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Makes sense of the syllabus
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Take better notes
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Make sense of what you’re reading
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Use different words when you write
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Go over your answers on a test
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Create a study space
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Decide how long an assignment will take
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Feel excited to learn new things
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Feel confident when you write a test
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Stay focused during class
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What are some things I need to know before I ask for help?
You want to be ready with a question you need answered or an idea you want to know more about. Also, make sure you have your class open on Moodle in case we need to see something in it.
We'll spend 15-20 minutes helping you with your question or idea. You can see us as many times as you like!
We won’t tell you if your work is right or fix it for you, but we will show you how you can do that yourself.
Sometimes we’re busy! We’ll still help you, though. While you wait, keep working on what you're doing in class. You could also answer these questions to find out what else we could help you learn, then visit the Academic Skills for Success or Test-Taking Skills pages to learn more.
Where can I ask for help?
Use Google Chrome to see us at norquest.ca/tutor. When you’re on the page, press 
to enter our virtual Blackboard waiting room. Ask for a Math or Science tutor-coach for help with things like MedCalc and Physics. Ask for a English, Writing, or Humanities tutor-coach for help with things like ESL and Social Studies.
When can I ask for help?
Check our website at norquest.ca/tutor for our latest hours, both on-campus and online.
How can I get in touch with you?
You can see us at norquest.ca/tutor.
Once you’re there, you can come into our Blackboard room by pressing
You will have to sign into Moodle first if you are not already logged in.
If you move to the bottom of the page, you’ll see on the left-hand side a live chat box. You can get in touch with us that way, too!
You can always email us at tutorial.coaching@norquest.ca.
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Where can I find my books for class?
May 12, 2023
Your first and best source for locating and purchasing your textbooks for your classes is The Core (the NorQuest bookstore).
You can use their online portal to purchase your books. For questions or assistance: you can email them (preferred contact) or call 780-644-6200.
Other places to purchase electronic textbooks from include
VitalSource,
RedShelf, and
Google Play Books. You can also check buy and sell websites (like Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace) or student groups on Facebook for used textbooks if you would like a physical copy.
Check out
our guide on textbooks for more information on how to get what you need!
Are you looking for a single chapter of one of your current textbooks?
Fill out this form and we can start the process of sending it your way!
Please note this material is for private study only. Copying, distributing, or selling this material is not permitted. Copies will be sent via email only as the Learner Centre remains closed at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I request more than one chapter? Can I ask for the whole book to be sent to me? No. According to Canadian copyright laws, we are only permitted to copy one chapter from a book or one article from a periodical (like a scholarly journal).
Can I make multiple requests in one day? Please try and space out your requests as much as possible. Keep in mind that copyright laws still apply to digital copies, and because of that, you are limited in how much content you can request at one time.
How long will it take to get the scanned chapter? We aim to have it to you in 48 hours (during the work week, Mon-Thurs), however if we need more information or clarification the request will take longer to fulfill.
You can find some items using our OneSearch catalogue. This video will show you how to use the OneSearch if you have not done it before.
If you would like a physical copy of a book, search for the title in the OneSearch. Look at the publication date to make sure it is the version that you are looking for.
You can find older editions of your textbooks to check out for three weeks on our shelves. Place a hold on the items and use our curbside pickup service to collect your books from campus.
Double check with your instructors to see whether the older edition is still okay to use for your class.
You may also find other books available in our eBook collections, available online! eBooks can be checked out for three weeks (21 days) at a time. You can see how this is done in our tutorial called Finding and Viewing eBooks.
Our scholarly eBook databases include
ProQuest eBook Central, EBSCO eBooks, Gale eBooks, and EBSCO Academic Complete (available mid-September 2020). Supplemental/other materials might be found on
ABC-CLIO (academic reference books and periodicals) and
Hoopla (in the non-fiction section).
Most of our eBooks can be read within your internet browser without having to check them out - with the exception of books available through Hoopla.
Please note that to check out the eBooks that you find, you may need to create an additional user account on these websites
. We recommend using your MyMail account to do so - the passwords are up to you!
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Where can I find videos to watch for class?
March 02, 2023
This video will show you the process of logging in from off-campus.
Criterion-on-Demand - whether you need to watch a film for class, or need something to relax to, Criterion has you covered! Movies on this database are from studios like Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate Films, Warner Brothers, and Miramax Films. All films have the option of playing with subtitles in either English or French.
Audio Cine Films (ACF) - this database has many streaming movies, including family favourite Disney films and movies that you might need to watch for class (such as A Beautiful Mind). Viewing options include French and Spanish audio, and choice by movie rating.
Films-on-Demand Master Academic Collection - documentatries, news clips, and more.
LinkedIn Learning (click here if you are a student or here if you are staff/faculty) - looking to learn a few extra skills to make you stand out from the crowd? LinkedIn Learning is here to help! This guide will give you all of the basics, like account creation and recommended video series to watch.
National Film Board - Canada's premiere source for movies, cartoons, and documentaries made in, by, and for Canadians.
McIntyre Media - this database contains many resources for nursing students, such as clinical skills demonstrations and patient care. If it's something you need to watch before your labs, you'll find it here!
If you need help with accessing these resources or have any other questions about library services, please contact the library by email or using the live chat on our website (under the Help menu).
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