Library

NEC Library

Our collection includes a variety of print and electronic materials with a focus on Indigenous content that helps our learners with their studies. The library is located at the top-right of the central stairs or Room 201.

		Hours of Operation Open: Monday to Friday Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm

Search our Online Catalogue.

Please note: not all material may be readily available at the library. Contact our Librarian for more details.

Video Resources

How to Search NEC Library Materials:

How to Reserve NEC Library Material:

How to Search for Free Indigenous Online Resources & Academic Journals:

Library Resources

Using Library Resources

NEC students and staff can borrow from our library collection
Students must register with the librarian before borrowing any material
Materials can be borrowed for two-weeks
A one-week extension may be granted
A late fee of $1.00 is charged per day
A maximum of three items can be borrowed at one time
Reference material remain in the library at all times
All borrowed materials must be returned before Official Transcripts are released at the end of each term

Additional NEC Library Resources and Services

Computer Lab: Students can book, in advance, a computer in the computer lab or library
Learn Research Skills: The librarian can assist students one-on-one or in small groups
Printing: Printing fee is 10 cents per page
Course textbooks: Students can use a course textbook in the library

Additional Online Resources

Free Indigenous Resources & Academic Journals:
UBC, First Nations & Indigenous Studies: - Academic Journals University of Saskatchewan, Indigenous Studies Portal Research Tool Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing International Journal of Indigenous Health Journal of Indigenous Research International Indigenous Policy Journal E-Journals Relating to Indigenous Studies The Canadian Journal of Native Studies Indigenous Policy Journal Global Indigenous Nations Studies - The University of Kansas Native Social Work Journal Indigenous Law Journal American American Indian and Alaska Native Health International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies American Indian Law Review Decolonization - Indigeneity, Education, & Society The Canadian Journal of Native Studies First People’s Child & Family Review BC Historical Newspapers Native Health Database First Nations Information Connection British Columbia Treaty Commission National Aboriginal Document Database CBC Digital Achieves – Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Residential Schools Resources – Aboriginal Healing Foundation Indigenous Land Maps
Free Online Digital Books:
Internet Archive - Books to borrow Note: When you go to the website, you will need to sign up in order to borrow a digital book (you only need your email address to register). You can borrow up to 10 books at a time for a total of 14 days. Here is a list of a few of the Indigenous authors available: Thomas King, Eden Robinson, Richard Wagamese, & Rupert Ross.
Free Writing Resources:
MLA Writing Style APA Writing Style Online Citations APA Citation Guide MLA Citation Guide
Learning About Comics & Graphic Novels:
How To Read A Comic Book The Mechanics of Comics Appreciating the Story Behind the Art
Exploring Indigenous Languages:
First Voices Learn Ojibwe - Sault College Indigenous Languages Language Documentation and Conservation
Free Math Websites:
School Yourself CK-12 Khan Academy PhET Interactive Simulations The Art of Problem Solving Cliff Notes

Vancouver Community College Library - Accessing Online Resources

All NEC students are eligible to access VCC's online academic resources and journals. To do this, NEC students need to go to VCC and head to the Registrar's Office, where a VCC ID number and card will be issued. NEC students will need to bring their NEC student ID card to obtain the VCC ID card - which will allow NEC students to borrow all VCC Library materials.

To access VCC's online academic resources and journals, students need to go to the VCC Library website library.vcc.ca. VCC's online resources are restricted to VCC students and staff only. When accessing the online resources, NEC students will be asked to provide their VCC ID number and their password to read the articles or journals. A student's ID number and password will be their date of birth: MMDDYY (example: January 18, 1975. Your password is 011875).

University of British Columbia

UBC offers a free library card for any Aboriginal person living in Canada (First Nations, Metis, or Inuit). To receive a UBC library card, students can go to the circulation desks of Walter C. Koerner Library at UBC and present one piece of government-issued ID (eg. BC driver's licence, provincial ID, or passport) and proof of permanent residence in Canada (eg. bank statement, utility bill, or automobile registration). The maximum number of items on loan at a time per student is 50.

For more information, visit the UBC library website site and click on Aboriginal Community.

National Film Board – Free Access for Students at NEC

All NEC students have on-campus access to watch all films from the National Film Board. To do this, students can go onto any NEC computer designated for student use, click on the following link: www.nfb.ca, and begin watching.

For more information, please contact:

Boyd Reynolds, MA
Librarian / Bookstore Coordinator
Student Services
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 311
[email protected]

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