Library Policies and Procedures
Loan period
Books - 2 weeks
Audiocassettes - 2 weeks
Videocassettes - 1 day
There are no fines for overdue items, however there are fines for lost or damaged items.
Library orientation
Orientation tours and library instruction programs are available on request. Instruction on using the internet for research is also available. Instructors arranging library orientation should call one week in advance if possible.
Inter-library loans
Library Services will borrow books or videos or request photocopies from other libraries on behalf of students and staff.
Distance education
Library services will act as an agent for distance education students in contacting their home institution and will forward requests for materials, and receive and return items in the mail on behalf of the student.
Computers
Library Services has computers available for students and staff. Half-hour periods may be reserved at the circulation desk.
Electronic databases
Students and staff at Northern Lakes College have access to a number of electronic databases containing full text magazine and newspaper articles that are excellent sources of information for research reports. User name and password are required. Please call the Grouard or Slave Lake libraries for assistance.