| Library Homepage | https://library.douglascollege.ca |
| Mobile Site | https://library.douglascollege.ca |
General Information | |
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| Library Branches | There is a library at each campus - New Westminster and Coquitlam https://library.douglascollege.ca/about |
| Service Hours | Service hours can be found on the homepage footer. See the full list of semester hours: https://library.douglascollege.ca/hours |
| Library Policies | https://library.douglascollege.ca/about |
| Library Floor Plans | There are two levels at each campus library. The circulating collection in on the upper level at the New Westminster campus and on the lower level at the Coquitlam campus. |
| Circulation/ Checkout/ Loans contact | New Westminster Campus Library: 604-527-5568 Coquitlam Campus Library: 604-777-6130 Email: library@douglascollege.ca |
| Reference Desk Phone Numbers | New Westminster Campus Reference Desk: 604-527-5176 Coquitlam Campus Reference Desk: 604-777-6131 |
| Email Address for Reference Questions | researchhelp@douglascollege.ca |
| Phone Number for Text Message Reference | 604-227-3620 |
| Text service information | https://library.douglascollege.ca/text-librarian This service is available during in-person Library reference hours. |
Resources & Services | |
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| Library Catalogue | Classic catalogue is now closed. Please direct users to our OneSearch (EDS) on the library mainpage: https://library.douglascollege.ca |
| Library Search (Discovery Layer) | Accessible via the "OneSearch" on the library mainpage https://library.douglascollege.ca/ or directly via https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,guest&custid=s5672421&groupid=main&profid=eds |
| Indexes & Databases | https://library.douglascollege.ca/databases |
| Google Scholar link | https://library.douglascollege.ca/google-scholar |
| Database Authentication | https://library.douglascollege.ca/my-library-account |
| Subject Guides | https://library.douglascollege.ca/subject-guides |
| Assignment Guides | https://library.douglascollege.ca/assignment-guides |
| Citation Guides | https://library.douglascollege.ca/cite-your-sources |
| Instruction | https://library.douglascollege.ca/faculty |
| List of Librarians | https://library.douglascollege.ca/liaison-librarians https://library.douglascollege.ca/directorylisting |
| Reserves | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#reserves |
| Interlibrary Loans | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#interlibrary-loans |
| Ejournals | Check the Journal Titles at the Library database for holdings. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edspub&profile=eds&plp=1&authtype=ip,guest&custid=s5672421&groupid=main |
| Print Journals | Print journals are shelved alphabetically by title. Check the Journal Titles at the Library database for holdings. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edspub&profile=eds&plp=1&authtype=ip,guest&custid=s5672421&groupid=main |
| Technical Help | Troubleshooting tips for patrons having issues logging into electronic resources or authenticating with OpenAthens https://library.douglascollege.ca/my-library-account |
| Writing/Learning Centre Contact | https://library.douglascollege.ca/learningcentre/contacts |
| WriteAway links | |
| Generative AI Guidelines | Guidelines for permittable use of generative AI in class assignments are provided by individual instructors and may vary by course and assignment. Students should consult the course syllabus and speak directly to their instructor to clarify any confusion or to answer questions about acceptable AI use in their assignments. |
| eResources Emergency Contact | Christian Guillou: guillouc@douglascollege.ca, 604-527-5184 |
Borrowing Information | |
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| Library Cards | https://library.douglascollege.ca/faqs?q=library%20card |
| Loan Periods | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing |
| Holds / Recalls / Requests | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#requests |
| Renewals | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#renewals |
| Fines / Penalties | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#fines |
| Borrowing Policies | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing List of Reciprocal Borrowing Libraries: https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#reciprocal-borrowing |
| Library Account Information | https://library.douglascollege.ca/my-library-account |
| After hours book returns | https://library.douglascollege.ca/borrowing#returns |
| Donations | https://library.douglascollege.ca/can-i-donate-books-to-the-library |
Equipment & Facilities | |
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| Internet Access | https://solutions.douglascollege.ca/TDClient/163/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=11123 |
| Wireless Access (Wi-Fi) | https://solutions.douglascollege.ca/TDClient/163/Portal/KB/?CategoryID=1685 |
| Photocopiers | https://library.douglascollege.ca/faqs?q=photocopier |
| Printers | https://library.douglascollege.ca/faqs?fv%5Bfield_vocab_term%5D%5B806%5D=806 |
| Microfilm / Microfiche | A microfilm/fiche reader is available on the second floor of New Westminster campus Library |
| Meeting / Study Rooms | Group study rooms are located at both libraries and they can be booked online https://rhlibraryapps1.douglascollege.ca/day.php? or by calling the circulation desk at New Westminster: 604-527-5568 or the circulation desk at Coquitlam: 604-777-6130 Study rooms at the Anvil Office Tower can be booked using the Extron screen mounted outside each study room OR via Office 365. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide for booking procedures. More information is available on the Room Technology List: https://rtl.douglascollege.ca/rtl/. Note: there is no circulation desk at the Anvil Office Tower but the Anvil Office Tower security desk can be reached at 604-777-6666 |
| Computer Labs | https://solutions.douglascollege.ca/TDClient/163/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?starsystem=Amargosa&ID=4171 |
Campus Information | |
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| Academic Calendar | https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/catalogue/programs |
| Class Timetable | https://banappssb2.douglascollege.ca:8447/prod/bwysched.p_select_term?wsea_code=CRED |
| Exam Schedules | https://www.douglascollege.ca/study-at-douglas/exam-schedule |
| Campus Maps | General info and hours see: https://www.douglascollege.ca/about-douglas/campus-information New Westminster / Anvil see: Campus Guide New Westminster / Anvil Office Tower 2020-2021 Coquitlam see: Campus Guide Coquitlam 2020-2021 |
| Campus Web Site Map | https://www.douglascollege.ca/sitemap |
Other Resources | |
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| FAQ | Library FAQs https://library.douglascollege.ca/faqs Research FAQs https://libanswers.douglascollege.ca/search/ |
| AskAway Local Coordinator(s) | Shannon Moist moists@douglascollege.ca, 604-527-5189 |
| Back-up Phone Number | If the Douglas College AskAway librarian is absent from shift and you cannot reach our AskAway Coordinator please call the Reference Desks at NW: 604-527-5176 or CO: 604-777-6131 |
| Library Staff FAQ | Internal access only for Staff and Librarians to LibGuides based FAQ and manuals. |
| Anything else useful for AskAwayers? | Proactive chat enabled on select pages. Timer is set to 60 seconds. |