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What’s new at the BCIT Library for fall

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The BCIT Library forms an integral part of the BCIT student experience, and this fall, they’ve introduced several improvements to meet the needs of today’s students. They’ve purchased AirPAC, technology that brings the library catalogue to mobile devices anytime, anywhere. … Read more →

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Web Evaluation Game teaches students to evaluate sources

A screenshot from the BCIT-produced Web Evaluation Game. Not too long ago, students began their research for school assignments by heading toward a stack of encyclopedias. These days, they’re more likely to head online. The wealth of information available on … Read more →

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BCIT Library recognized for student-focused innovation

The BCIT Library is being recognized for its student-focused ehPod initiative with a 2010 Innovation Achievement Award from the Canadian Technical and College Libraries section of the Canadian Library Association. The ehPod, or extended hours pod, was created in response … Read more →

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BCIT Archives no longer staffed

Effective April 21, 2010 BCIT will no longer be staffing its Archives. The collection of BCIT records, photos, and other historical materials will continue to be preserved by the Institute. The Archives website will continue to be accessible via bcit.ca/archives … Read more →

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Cut your costs and carbon footprint with a Kill A Watt

Want to reduce your carbon footprint and your energy bill? Borrow a Kill A Watt Meter from the BCIT Library. The Kill A Watt can measure the individual power use of anything that can be plugged into a power outlet: computers, … Read more →

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The Numbers of Success: BCIT’s Records Destruction Contest

The Dynamic Destruction Contest, which started in April this year to celebrate Records Management Month, ended June 30. With many schools and departments participating, the contest was an unqualified success. The ladies of the Disability Resource Centre with Records Management … Read more →

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Library Services Survey extended to Mar 8; new prizes

Due to the overwhelming response, the Library is extending the deadline for the BCIT Library Services Survey of Faculty and Staff. Completed surveys will now be accepted until March 8. Respondents have the opportunity to participate in a draw prize … Read more →

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ENCORE technology puts BCIT Library on leading edge

BCIT Library is one of the first Canadian libraries, along with the University of Western Ontario, to adopt technology that gives its users a powerful and information-rich library search experience. “ENCORE is a huge leap forward in our goal to … Read more →

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