The BCIT Library’s mission is “to strengthen learning, teaching, and research at BCIT through innovative and effective resources, partnerships and services.”
We hope you find what you are looking for.
Your suggestions are always welcome.
Please contact the liaison librarian for your program.
The Library offers Instruction and Support as listed below:
Information Literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.” (American Library Association, 2016).
Information Literacy courses are 1 to 2 hours and can be booked through your program’s liaison librarian.
Digital Literacy refers to the ability of individuals using digital technologies to find and manage information (a.k.a. information literacy) and beyond to include communication with others, collaboration and teamwork, social awareness in the digital environment, understanding of e-safety and creation of new information (a.k.a. Digital Citizenship). Digital Literacy is underpinned by critical thinking and evaluation.
The BCIT Digital Literacy suite of self-directed online courses are available for Self-Registration in the Learning Hub. Each module is individually badged when successfully completed.
Media Works is a collaborative production facility offering help to students, faculty, and staff, by offering instruction and support with the following: Video and audio editing, Various Software, PowerPoint, poster creation, Laser cutting, Vacuum Former, Cricut, and much more. Best to book a virtual appointment.
The Learning Commons is a collaborative framework of peer-mediated services designed to support students and help them succeed at BCIT. These sessions are virtual drop-ins. The scheduled is posted on the website.
The BCIT Archives & Special Collections contain the official and unofficial BCIT community created materials, documenting the history of BCIT and its role in local and provincial history.
The Archivist teaches how the full-text data can add to research and how these documents can be used in teaching. Digital content in the online database is added to continually. Sessions are booked with the Archivist.
The Records Management program helps you to be in full compliance with BCIT privacy protection and records management policies and procedures. The training sessions are on any record related projects that specific departments may be undergoing. This includes naming conventions and mass clean ups of electronic records. The training sessions can be 45 minutes to an hour long.