Services for teachers
On this page:
- Place course reserves
- Request an inter-library loan
- Purchase books for your department
- Request a bibliographic instruction session for your class
- Book a space at the Learning Commons
- Copyright guidelines for your course materials
- Liaison librarians
Course reserves
Teachers looking to place course materials on reserve for their students must submit this form.
Items can be put on reserve for:
- 2 hours
- 4 hours (DVDs)
- 24 hours
- 3 days
- 7 days
Reserved materials are collected at the Services Desk (F-300).
Questions? Contact us.
Interlibrary loans
Through inter-library loans (ILL) and document delivery services, Vanier faculty and staff can obtain materials that are not available at our library. Inter-library Loan service is not available to students or Library membership cardholders.
Please note that due to the spending freeze announced in September 2024, this service has been suspended.
Loan period and renewals
Borrowers can expect to keep most materials from 2 to 4 weeks. All loaned material must be returned on time to a staff member at the Services Desk (F-300). Avoid placing the item in the after-hours dropbox. Materials can be renewed only once. To request a renewal, contact us.
Requests
Before submitting your ILL request, please check the Library catalogue to make sure we do not already own the item.
The length of time needed to obtain a loan or photocopy can vary considerably (from 2 days to 6 weeks), depending on where the material is available. Users are encouraged to place their requests early and to indicate the date after which the item would no longer be useful. Otherwise, users remain responsible for the item even if it arrives too late to be of use. Those requesting rapid delivery of materials are responsible for any additional charges incurred by the library.
Typical timelines
- Books: 2-3 weeks
- Articles: around 4 working days
Department material requests
Looking to purchase new materials for your department (e.g. for a resource room or office)?
Follow these steps:
1) Consult the procedure document (pdf)
2) Submit your request to the Collections Librarian
Book Film and Media
To book film or media for your classroom activity, email Michael Unger with the title and call number of the document, and the date and time for which you need it.
Bibliographic instruction sessions
Do your students need help finding scholarly materials through the library?
Copyright guidelines
Physical works
- Making and handing out photocopies
- Scanning excerpts from works
- Packaging course packs
| Type of work | Usage limit |
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Works printed and packaged as part of course packs and photocopies of:
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Digital works
| Type of work | Usage limit |
|---|---|
Works displayed in-class, packaged as part of a virtual course pack, and digital copies of:
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| Films, video clips, and music accessed through the Vanier Library |
May be shown without restriction. |
| Films, video clips, and music accessed through YouTube or other web platforms including other educational institutions |
Permission and payment (if applicable) from the Copyright holder is required unless the work:
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Liaison librarians
Nina Arabian
- Social Sciences (except Research Methods and IP)
- Physical Education
Susan Bissonnette
- Arts
- Architecture & Building Systems
- English
- Early Childhood Education
- Environmental and Wildlife Management
- Humanities
- IP
- Languages & Cultures
- Music
Joel Gauthier
- Business
- French
- Research Methods
- Sciences
Book a space
The following spaces may be used by Vanier faculty and staff for a variety of events and activities. During the academic year, events will only be accepted if they are student-focused and must always respect the space considerations outlined below.
D-301 (STEM Centre)
Specifications
- Max capacity: 92 people
- Portable Whiteboards
- 10 square tables (fits 4 to 6 chairs)
- Approximately 60 chairs
- Computer tables (non-movable)
Technology
- 10 desktop computers (equipped with Windows 10)
- 1 B/W printer
- 1 Mobile device charging station
- Audio capable
- Projector and screen
Availability and contact
- Weekdays from 8am to 8pm
- Flexibility in booking available between semesters and on weekends (except winter break)
Contact: Ashley Rankin
F-500
Specifications
- Max capacity: 200 people
- 5 group study rooms
- 8 non-movable rectangular tables (fits 4-6 chairs)
- 3 square tables (fits 4 chairs)
- Approximately 125 chairs (standard and lounge)
- Washroom (single stall, gender neutral)
- Computer tables (non-movable)
Technology
- 8 desktop computers (equipped with Windows 10)
- 4 Apple computers
- 2 audio turntables
- 1 B/W printer
- 1 Mobile device charging station
Availability and contact
- Weekdays from 4PM onwards (during the semester)
- Flexible availability between semesters
- Minimum of 100 expected attendees required (security required if over minimum)
- Priority to student-centered events
Contact: Caroline Fodor
E-300
Specifications
- Max capacity: 122 people
- Portable whiteboards
- 10 round tables (fit 4-6 chairs)
- Small versatile tables
- Approx. 80 chairs
- Washroom (two single stalls, gender neutral)
- Computer tables (non-movable)
Technology
- 8 desktop computers (equipped with Windows 10)
- 1 B/W printer
Availability and contact
- Weekdays from 4:30 PM onwards (during the semester).
- Flexibility availability weekends and between semesters
- Priority given to student-centered events
Contact: Caroline Fodor
E-303 (instruction room)
Please note that due to the renovations on F-500, this room is currently used as a classroom and is not available to book.
Specifications
- Seating for 40 (Versatile desks and chairs)
- 40 laptops (keys at circulation desk)
- One presentation station equipped with a computer
- Three wall electrical outlets
- Wall mounted whiteboard
Technology
- Internet Ethernet port
- WiFi connectivity
- Software (Windows 10, Microsoft Office Suite)
- Audio capable
- Projector and screen
Availability and contact
Priority of use:
- Library and TASC instruction and meetings
- Academic instruction (non-recurring, limit of 2 visits per instructor per semester)
- Special student-oriented events
- Academic sector functions
- Students, when not in use for instruction
Contact: Nina Arabian
Using the spaces
The event organizer is responsible for:
- Ensuring that they have approval from MEC for their event, via the Event Planning Form.
- Creating signage to promote the event.
- Putting in any required work orders with Services.
- Cleaning up the space and returning it to its original configuration after the event (for large events, organizers will be required to request cleaning services).
- Arranging any additional IT or audio/visual equipment beyond what is offered in the booked space.
- For IT needs (including project screens and carts), visit E-406 or contact them by email.
- For Audiovisual needs, visit A-101 or contact rentals.
- Requesting a security agent to be present if the event includes over 100 people.
- Arranging parking if guests from outside of the college are to be expected.
- Arranging volunteers to assist with the event.
- Arranging any catering and requesting an alcohol permit at least one month before the event
Contact us
| Service | Extension |
| Course Reserves | 7146 |
| A/V Collection bookings | 7146 |
| Collection development | 7693 |
| Reference services | 8362 |
| Instruction sessions | 7693 |