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How to renew items
How to reserve items
Copyright
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Collections
The CBC Library holdings currently include over 40,000 books, 1,200
video-recordings, 444 compact music discs, 185 DVDs, 1,072
audio-cassettes, 178 periodical subscriptions in print format, plus 230
online journal subscriptions. The Library is located in the Columbia
Resource Centre building.
The focus of the library collection is theological and biblical
studies, with emphasis on church history, anabaptist, mennonite and the
contemporary church. In addition, the college library supports the
program majors.
The Library’s computers provide access to the Catalogue and to
several CD-ROM databases, as well as to information sources available
on the Internet. Study space, a listening lab, group study rooms, and a
video room are available in the library. The Library provides quiet,
well-lit study space for about 80 students and includes wireless
access, and plug-in access for laptops.
The CBC Library serves primarily the CBC community and its constituency, and it is open to the public as well.
Loans, Fines
Loan Period
Books, Videos, CDs , DVDs, Audio-cassettes
14 days (students and external borrowers)
30 days (faculty, staff, sessional instructors)
Periodicals
3 days
Reserve readings
2 hour, 4 hour, 1 day, 2 day, 3 day or 7 days etc. preset by the instructor
Maximum number of loans at one time
CBC Students: 15 items
CBC Faculty/Sessional Instructors/Staff: 20 items
MBBS students/faculty, staff: 10 items
Pastors: 10 items
TWU/ACTS students, faculty, staff: 5 items
Community borrowers: 5 items
Overdue Fines
General books, videos, CDs: 50 cents per day
Reserve readings: 50 cents per hour
Charges for Lost or Damaged Items
Replacement cost plus $15.00 processing fee
How to renew items
Borrowers may renew items in person, by phone (604)853-3567 or by email at cbclibrary@columbiabc.edu . If items are overdue......fines must be paid before items can be renewed.
If
an item has been placed on hold by another patron, you will not be able
to renew it. Overdue fines will begin unless you return this item on or
before it's due date.
How to reserve items
Borrowers may place holds on items out on loan (except INSTRUCTOR
RESERVE items) by phone (604) 853-3567, or in person, or email at cbclibrary@columbiabc.edu
For audio-visual reservations please see Audio-visual bookings.
To check if the Library holds an item please see the Library Catalogue
Borrowers and borrowing policy
Students
All registered CBC students are issued student ID
cards, which also serve as Library cards. Library cards must be
presented in order to borrow material from the Library.
Faculty, Staff, Sessional Instructors
CBC
Faculty, staff and sessional instructors are issued ID cards, which
also serve as Library cards. Library cards must be presented in order
to borrow material from the Library.
External borrowers
MBBS,
TWU, ACTS students, faculty and staff have
free borrowing privileges. Constituency members and CBC alumni (4 year
BA Grad) may purchase a library card for $5.00. Other community
borrowers may purchase a card for $5.00 plus a $20.00 annual fee. The
public is free to use library resources within the library without
purchasing a card.
(Note: Reciprocal borrowing privileges for
CBC students have been arranged with Trinity Western University
Library. CBC students need to present a valid CBC student card to
register with TWU Library.)
Copyright
Access Copyright
is a Canadian copyright collective that acts on behalf of copyright
holders. Columbia Bible College has signed an Agreement with Access Copyright. Members of the college community are obligated to honour the terms of this Agreement.
Access
Copyright gives authorization to use copyright materials by issuing
licences, collecting royalties for the copying, and distributing money
back to the writer, artist, or publisher. Rather than having to request
permission each time a copy is made, frequent users of copyright
material can sign "comprehensive licences" that allow copying (within
limits) of a broad range of material without seeking permission.
For more information, please see the Bible College Licence , Anne Andres, Associate Librarian or email cbclibrary@columbiabc.edu
Wireless access
Technical Specifiations and How to Connect when it becomes available.
To use wireless networking you need the following equipment:
Laptop with PCMCIA slot
Compatible wireless PCMCIA network card.
Information regarding CBC's wireless network.
Library Staff
Richard Thiessen, BA, MDiv, MLS
Library Director
University of British Columbia, BA, 1984; Mennonite Brethren
Biblical Seminary, M.Div., 1988, University of British Columbia, Master
of Library Science, 1990. Head Librarian, Mennonite Brethren Bible College / Concord College, Winnipeg, 1990-2000; Columbia
Library Director, 2000- . Favourite activities - genealogy, stamp
collecting, gardening and cheering for the Montreal Canadiens!
Richard.Thiessen@columbiabc.edu
Anne Andres, BA, MLS
Associate Librarian
University of British Columbia, BA, 1978; University College of the
Fraser Valley, Library Technician’s Diploma, 1984; University of
British Columbia; Master of Library & Information Science, 1990.
Librarian, University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 1990-1993; Head
Librarian, Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates,
1993-1997; Librarian (p/t), University College of the Fraser Valley,
1997-98; Librarian, British Columbia Institute of Technology (p/t),
1997-1998; Columbia Librarian, 1998- . Favourite activities — hiking and
travelling!
Anne.Andres@columbiabc.edu
Tena Atsma, LibTech Dip.
Library Technician
University College of the Fraser Valley, Library Technician’s
Diploma, 2001. Library Technician (p/t) Abbotsford Christian
Elementary, 1998/99. Columbia Staff, 1999- . Favourite activities -
camping.
Tena.Atsma@columbiabc.edu
Joy Reimer, LibTech Dip., BA
Library Technician
University College of the Fraser Valley,
Library Technician’s Diploma, 2001. Fresno Pacific College, BA, 1981;
Columbia Staff, 2000- . Favourite activities - power walking, reading
and playing piano
Joy.Reimer@columbiabc.edu
Julia Small, LibTech Dip.
Library Technician
Langara College, Library Technician's Diploma, 2006; Columbia Staff, 2006- .
Julia.Small@columbiabc.edu
Columbia Bible College Library, 2940 Clearbrook Rd,
