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General Information

Library Homepage https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library
Library Branches https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/hours
Service Hours https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/hours
Library Policies  
Library Floor Plans  
Circulation / Checkout / Loans Phone Numbers
  • Prince Rupert 250-624-6054 or 1.877.277.2288 (campus switchboard) local 5705
  • Smithers 250-847-4461 or 1.877.277.2288 (campus switchboard) local 5836
  • Terrace 250-638-5407 (direct line) or 1.877.277.2288 (campus switchboard) local 5407
Reference Desk Phone Numbers
  • Prince Rupert 250-624-6054 or 1.877.277.2288 (campus switchboard) local 5705
  • Smithers 250-847-4461 or 1.877.277.2288 (campus switchboard) local 5836
  • Terrace 250-638-5407 (direct line) or 1.877.277.2288 (campus switchboard) local 5407
Email Address for Reference Questions library@coastmountaincollege.ca
Phone Number for Text Message Reference  

 

Resources & Services

Library Catalogue https://cmtn.sirsidynix.net/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/SIRSI/0/57/60/81/X?user_id=WEBSERVER
Library Search (EBSCO Discovery Service) https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?profile=eds&custid=s5672569&groupid=main&authtype=ip,guest
Indexes & Databases http://libguides.coastmountaincollege.ca/az.php
Google Scholar link  
Database Authentication
  • Information for students is at https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/login-help.
  • Students' EZproxy login is identical to their Office 365 login:
    • Students' O365 username is their CMTN email address: <Brightspace username>@coastmountaincollege.ca.
    • Their password is the same as their Brightspace password. 
  • Students can contact library@coastmountaincollege.ca if they don't know their EZproxy login.
  • If student's EZproxy login fails, please ask them to email a screenshot of the error message (or a copy of the text of the error message) to library@coastmountaincollege.ca.
Brightspace (formerly D2L) authentication
  • The AskAway chat box appears in course sites. Requests for Brightspace support should be referred (see below). 
  • The Brightspace login is the same username and password that students use to login to college computers.
  • Students who don't know their login should contact Enrollment Services at 1.877.277.2288 or by email info@coastmountaincollege.ca. Office hours are Mon-Fri, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
  • Students needing Brightspace support should read the FAQs or contact their instructor or info@coastmountaincollege.ca.
Subject Guides http://libguides.coastmountaincollege.ca/
Citation Guides

http://libguides.coastmountaincollege.ca/citations

Adoption of APA 7th edition is at the discretion of instructors.

Instruction
  • Michele Cook (Library Coordinator, Terrace) mcook@coastmountaincollege.ca
  • Luba Kasum (Smithers) lkasum@coastmountaincollege.ca
  • Mike Rauschenberger (Prince Rupert) mrauschenberger@coastmountaincollege.ca
List of Librarians
  • Michele Cook (Library Coordinator, Terrace) mcook@coastmountaincollege.ca
  • Luba Kasum (Smithers) lkasum@coastmountaincollege.ca
  • Mike Rauschenberger (Prince Rupert) mrauschenberger@coastmountaincollege.ca
Reserves https://cmtn.sirsidynix.net/uhtbin/cgisirsi/X/TERRACE/X/36/56/X/BLASTOFF
Interlibrary Loans
  • No limit on number of requests.
  • No fee for requests.
eJournals http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,guest&custid=s5672569&groupid=main&direct=true&db=edspub&profile=eds&plp=1
Print Journals See catalogue.
Technical Help

Brightspace

myCMTN

Virtual Lab

  • Students' username and password are identical to their Brightspace username and password. However, students should prefix their username with cmtn\. For example: cmtn\abcde123.
  • Students should request support from their instructors.
Writing Centre Contact WriteAway
eResources Emergency Contact

 

 

Borrowing Information

Library Cards https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/frequently-asked-questions
Loan Periods https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/frequently-asked-questions
Holds / Recalls / Requests https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/frequently-asked-questions
Renewals https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/frequently-asked-questions
Fines / Penalties
  • Overdue fines are not charged.
  • Lost/damaged/unreturned items: borrowers are charged the replacement cost + $7.50 processing fee per invoice (not per title).
Borrowing Policies https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/library/frequently-asked-questions
Library Account Information
After hours book returns  

 

Equipment & Facilities

Internet Access Library staff can confirm usernames and reset passwords.
Wireless Access  
Photocopiers
Printers
Microfilm / Microfiche  
Meeting / Study Rooms
  • Prince Rupert
    • Two six-seat seminar rooms
    • Reservations can be made at service desk
  • Terrace
    • Three four-seat seminar rooms
    • Reservations can be made on sign-up sheets outside each room
  • Smithers
    • One seminar room
    • Reservations can be made at the service desk

 

Computer Labs  
Microsoft Office 365 Access instructions are available at https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/student-services/campus-services/it-services/microsoft-office-365

 

Campus Information

Academic Calendar https://www.coastmountaincollege.ca/programs/programs
Class Timetable

https://mycmtn.coastmountaincollege.ca
Select "Guests". Select "Search for Classes" function.

Exam Schedules Not available online
Campus Maps None
Campus Web Site Map None

 

Other Resources

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Back-up Phone Number

 

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