LearnOntario.ca launched as goto help site
The LearnOntario.ca Portal was launched at 2010 OLA SuperConference in February and is live and available for your use.
The LearnOntario.ca portal provides discovery and access to the quality learning tutorials that will help you make the most of your digital literacy skills… over 700 videos available now, and more being added weekly.
Find the help you need — when you need it. We offer a rich collection of online tutorials to help you learn and use:
- standard workplace and production software applications,
- provincially licensed OESS K-12 software,
- “web 2.0″ and social media tool sets
NCLibraries Closed: July 1, Canada Day
Just a notice that the NCLibraries will be closed: July 1, Canada Day. We will return to our regular hours of operations on July 2 ( Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no evenings)).
* Please Note: The Welland Campus Library will be closed to staff and students due to construction. During this time Welland Campus Library staff will be located in the CEPD offices (S102). *
Do you have FIFA World Cup fever?
FANS ENJOY THE NOTL CAMPUS LIBRARY WORLD CUP LOUNGE
A COUPLE OF FANS ENJOY THE WORLD CUP AT THE WC
The Niagara-on-the-Lake library has set up a comfy viewing area with couches and chairs for fans to enjoy the faced-paced, high caliber soccer matchs of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is the perfect spot to take a break and cheer on your favorite team/country to soccer gold.
Due to on going construction at the WC we will be unable to offer a World Cup Lounge service to WC students this year. However, we would like to inform the students and faculty that a LCD projector will be broadcasting the FIFA activities in the cafeteria foyer.
Whatever the venue take a moment and enjoy the competition!
Looking for some Summer Reading and Viewing?
Nc Libraries will be recieving the latest journals and newspapers all summer long.
Looking for some summer reading and viewing? Don’t forget that NC Libraries has a wide variety of materials for you to sign out.
All you need to borrow is your student/staff card and a visit to the Library’s Circulation Desk.
You can sign out books, videos, dvds, magazines, paperbacks and feature films and more!
Borrowing privileges vary whether you are a full-time student, faculty/staff member, alumni or community user.
In general, this is the scoop on the following materials:
- Books
2 weeks, 3 renewals - Videos/DVDs
48 hours, 1 renewal - Magazines
7 days, 3 renewals - Paperbacks
3 weeks, 3 renewals - Feature Films
7 days, 1 renewal
*****Library Closed: May 24, Victoria Day ******
Summertime Hours
May 3 to June 25: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Closed: May 24, Victoria Day
June 28 to Aug. 27: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no evenings)
*Closed: July 1, Canada Day & *Closed: Aug. 2, Civic Holiday
Aug. 30 to Sept. 10: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (no evenings), *Closed: Sept. 6, Labour Day
CultureGrams Trial ends on Friday, May 21
Be sure to try Proquest’s CultureGrams trial (password : niagara) before it expires on Friday, May 21st and give us your feedback library@niagaracollege.ca:
CultureGrams™ (password : niagara) is a leading reference for concise and reliable cultural information on the countries of the world. With world events increasingly affecting our lives, it’s more important than ever to educate students about the world around them, and for college students and businesspeople to stay up-to-date.
The dynamic changes occurring every day–such as the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Asia, or China’s explosive growth and influence–make it essential to have country information that is accurate and timely, no matter your age.
CultureGrams (password : niagara) provides country reports that go beyond mere facts and figures to deliver a one-of-a-kind perspective on daily life and culture, including the background, customs, and lifestyles of the world’s people.
Individual reports covering 200+ countries, all 50 United States, and the Canadian Provinces, are written and reviewed by in-country experts and are updated several times each year, so you can be sure you’re offering only the very best information to staff and students.
***** Library Closed May 6th *****
Niagara College will be participating in a Day of Reflection on Thursday, May 6th, 2010.
Both the Niagara on the Lake Campus and Welland Campus Libraries will be closed for the day.
Friday May 7th we will be open our regular scheduled hours (8am-5pm).
Thanks for your understanding.
Construction in the Welland Campus Library
Construction in the Welland Campus Library
Over the summer the Welland Campus Library will be undergoing construction to accommodate the completion of the new Niagara College Library and Learning Commons. The WC Library plans to remain open for its regular summer hours (Mon Fri 8am-5pm); however, there may be instances out of our control where we may have to close temporarily. We would like to apologize in advance for any inconveniences or disturbances that the construction may cause.
Please stay tuned….We will post all future changes of hours or service on the Library Blog.
**** NC Libraries Summertime Hours ****
NC Libraries Summertime Hours
**** NC Libraries Summertime Hours ****
May 3 to June 25: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
June 28 to Aug. 27: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm (no evenings)
Aug. 30 to Sept. 10: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (no evenings) -Closed Sept. 6 Labour Day
Sun. Sept 12 – end of exams Dec.: Sun 1-5; Monday- Thursday 8am to 8pm; Fri – 8am to 5pm.
NEW AskON Summer Schedule: Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm
The AskON summer schedule is starting today, April 26!
AskON will be now be available 4 hours daily,
Mon-Fri 12-4pm.
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