Library Services for Faculty

Suggest a resource

The library welcomes suggestions for books and other resources that support the research, learning and teaching needs of staff and students.

The library evaluates all requests for curriculum alignment while also considering budget limitations and technical requirements. If we cannot purchase a resource you suggest, we will follow up with you to discuss alternatives.

Books/ebooks and streaming video

Will be automatically purchased as long as they are under 5 years of age and reasonably priced for the product. If they are older or very expensive we will follow up with the requestor for additional information.

Database and journal subscriptions

Due to budget constraints, the library can only add new subscriptions if your program area is able to fund it independently for this year. If not, we still encourage you to submit your suggestion to help us understand the needs of NorQuest learners and advocate for future funding.

We only accept database and journal requests from NorQuest faculty and staff. 

Subscriptions are long-term commitments with ongoing costs, so we carefully review each request before making a decision. We consider:

• Support for curriculum, student learning and research
• For faculty resources: support for teaching, research and/or curricular development
• Content distinctness: Review our databases page or look at the program resource guide for your area
• Existing subscriptions on the same subject or serving the same learner group
• Accessibility
• Support for EDI and Indigenization
• Cost

Please submit your subscription request at least one term prior to when it will be needed. The turnaround time to hear back about a request is approximately one month.