Library Services

The fully automated Edna Pridham Memorial Library is the centre of research activity on campus for college and Distance Education students. The 7,000 square foot library provides a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for study as well as wireless access. Our shelves are home to approximately 20,000 books, 4,700 journal volumes, and 100 current journal subscriptions. From the eight computers in the library, students may access a variety of online indexes and databases including access to approximately 4,900 online journal and magazine titles through EBSCO, our online journal database. Students may also access many of these resources from off-campus computers. In addition to borrowing books, students may use a full range of reference services and research assistance provided by the library.

Search the Library Catalogue online. Learn more about our online catalogue with this short tutorial on using the library catalogue.  Learn more about using our online databases. 

Staff

Jennifer, Verena, and Gail work in the library Monday through Thursday. Professional reference services are provided 9- 3 p.m. each day. 

General Library Information

*Fines must be paid and amount owing at a zero balance before grades are released at the end of the semester.  Borrowing privileges are suspended if fines exceed $10 at any time.

Collections

In addition to the 20,000 items in our collection covering a wide range of issues and subject matter, the EBC Library also maintains two special collections, including:

Loan Periods

Books may be borrowed for 2 weeks. They may be renewed for an additional 2 two times, provided no one has requested that item. All fines outstanding on your card must be paid by the end of each semester before grades are released.

Renewing materials

How many books may I check out?

*Please note that sometimes certain areas of our collection are in high demand.  Please ensure that you leave some materials for your classmates to use as well.

Reserve materials

Loan periods:  2 hour
Restrictions have been placed on the borrowing period for all of these items by their instructor. All materials may be borrowed for a limited time period.  Students may check out a maximum of 2 Reserve items at any time.  Due to the high demand of reserve items, renewals are not permitted.  Late fees for reserves returned late are $1 per day per item or $1 per 2 hours for 2 hour loans.

Photocopying/Printing

To access the pre-paid photocopier and printer students need to set up an account with the library.  A pre-loaded $20 fee will enable students to print and copy with convenience.  This will enable students to use an access code to do their printing without worrying about having enough change each time they visit the library.  Students will be reminded when their pre-paid accounts are running low, so that money can be reloaded onto their account (much like a Tim Horton’s pre-paid card). 

*Any monies remaining in the account at the end of the semester will be refunded to student, or applied to their next semester’s printing.  Similarly, any monies owing on the account will be billed to the student.

The library will not accept IOUs for printing except under special circumstances and with permission granted by the librarian.

The cost of printing or photocopying is $0.15 per printed page. Users are expected to pay for any ruined copies except for machine error; repairs should be handled by library staff only. The copyright law of Canada governs photocopies of copyrighted materials. The person using the copier is liable for any infringement.  A summary guideline for acceptable photocopying practice is available at the photocopier or below.

Copyright Information

Today many students photocopy articles and books and print online resources that are under copyright protection.  The Copyright Act is the legislation in Canada that sets out what you can and cannot do with other people’s copyright materials.  Access Copyright provides users with the means to copy from copyright protected materials while ensuring creators and publishers are fairly compensated.  A detailed sign of permissible copying practices can be found near the EBC Library photocopier.

Community Borrowers at EBC

The primary obligation of the Edna Pridham Memorial Library is to the students and faculty of Emmanuel Bible College. As a small, privately funded library, we provide a limited service to the broader community. Members of the community are welcome to use the library and may apply for borrowing privileges. Please register in person at the circulation desk.  All above guidelines and rules regarding borrowing privileges and use of the library apply to community borrowers, with the exception that a limit of 15 books may be signed out and in your possession at any given time.  Note that COURSE RESERVE books are not  available for loan to community borrowers.  Please phone for further information at 894-8900, ext.  273.

Alumni and Pastors

Both Alumni and Pastors may have full use of the library and borrowing privileges at no charge.  All library guidelines and rules regarding borrowing privileges and use of the library apply to alumni and pastors, with the exception that a limit of 15 books may be signed out and in your possession at any given time.  Note that COURSE RESERVE books are not  available for loan to alumni or pastors.