askON is closed for the entire month of August
Just a reminder that askON is
closed for the entire month of August. Regular hours resume in September.
askON is closed on regular holidays and when campus libraries are normally closed.
When the service is closed you can choose to email us or click on the askON logo to fill out a form.
** NC Libraries : Summer Hours **
** New Summer Hours in the Library **
The new summer hours for the NC Libraries are as follows:
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
* Please Note: The Welland Campus Library will be closed to staff and students from Monday, June 21 through Friday, July 9. During this time Welland Campus Library staff will be located in the CEPD offices (S102). *
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
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.
Additional Library Hours: Saturday, April 17th and Saturday, April 24th
The NC Libraries have extended our Library hours Saturday, April 17th and Saturday, April 24th
In an effort to assist students in their year end study NC Libraries will be open extra hours Saturday, April 17th and Saturday, April 24th (please see below).
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Library Hours April 12th thru April 25th:
Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 1pm to 5pm
Sunday 1pm to 5pm
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New Feature: EBSCO’s Enhanced PDF Viewer
Click on this image to watch an EBSCO Online Tutorial highlighting the Enhanced PDF Viewer
EBSCO’S New Enhanced PDF Viewer
EBSCOhost features a special viewer designed to streamline the browsing of an entire issue, or all available volumes and issues, from one screen. There are also several helpful features to enable users to easily navigate and manage open PDFs, including:
- TOC column with instant access to citations with title, author and subject detail
- Hyperlinked access to full text issue contents, by article or chapter titles
- A convenient list of hyperlinked thumbnails to illustrations
- Expand/collapse arrow to control open PDF view
Be sure to click on the above image to watch the EBSCO online tutorial highlighting the Enhanced PDF Viewer.
Keep on checking the blog for insight in to the latest features of all of NC Libraries databases!
Student Appreciation Day: Going Bananas !!!!
******* The Library is handing out Free Bananas *******
In honour of Student Appreciation Day the NC Libraries are hosting a few “Banana”-themed events:
Free Bananas:
Keep your energy up at this busy time of year with a free banana compliments of the NC Libraries.
The Contest:
Students have a chance to participate in the Library contest to “Guess the Number of Bananas”. Put your guess in the ballot box and cross your fingers in hopes of winning a prize.
Have a Laugh:
Take a moment and enjoy the slapstick antics of the Marx Brothers films, “Going Bananas” and “Duck Soup” playing on the library television !
The Sights:
Take in the colourful exotic plumage of library staff and the exciting tropical decorations of the circulation desks.
Have a great student appreciation day ! We appreciate you patronage!
Thanks!
New Database: ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health Source
Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Source
Link to the Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Source via the link from NC Libraries Search By Database page.
ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source makes it easy to find reliable healthcare information. This database provides full text journals, evidence based resources, and dissertations to support the study of the many aspects of nursing or the allied health professions, including physical therapy, radiography, dietetics, dental hygiene, and the clinical laboratory sciences.
Also : Browse Evidence-Based Resources
Evidence-Based Resources from the Joanna Briggs Institute
Competency and Training Resources
The Olympic Lounge will back in operation in honor of our Paralympic Athletes
“It’s not over ‘till it’s over!” Olympic fans rejoice!
The Olympic Lounge will back in operation in honor of our Paralympic Athletes.
Visit the library during regular library hours March 12th – 21st to enjoy the competitions and celebrate these talented athletes. There are more medals to be won and more cheering to be done!
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