Library Services for Faculty

Contact Library Staff

Chair, Library Services

Liz Fulton-Lyne

liz.fulton-lyne@norquest.ca

Library Technician

Meghan Stanbridge

meghan.stanbridge@norquest.ca

Cataloguing Logician

Elin MacLeod

elin.macleod@norquest.ca

Acquisitions Expert

Beth Vandenboogaard

beth.vandenboogaard@norquest.ca

Library Assistant

Common Questions

Do we have access to Turnitin or some other kind of plagiarism detection software?

Acceptable Use of Generative AI for Employees and Contractors According to the college’s Data Classification Standard:

• Public information is suitable to be uploaded and used, in generative AI applications.
• Student work is not public.

• Tools to detect text written by artificial intelligence aren’t really reliable or effective

The general approach to plagiarism and academic integrity at the College is more educational in nature -  because students have many different levels of experience when doing research, it is important to make sure that they learn the skills to do proper research. 

The Library has many in-house resources to educate students, including Prevent Plagiarism, this page in the Early Learning and Child Care guide, and our Learn to Research guides.

Are there library resources for misiwe pehtâkwan?

There are a handful of options for embedded library support. Including:

• Library Resources Block
• Customized Library Block with specific resources
• Liaison Librarian Contact Information
• A research/citation forum hosted by a librarian
• Embedded library tutorials and activities
• Online APA course (option: connect to gradebook to verify completion)

Review and request your options at this link: https://norquest.libwizard.com/f/embed 

If you would like to add these resources yourself, we have a guide with step-by-step instructions: https://libguides.norquest.ca/linking/

You can also connect with your Library Liasion who can answer any questions you may have.

How do I suggest an item (book, audiobook, film, etc.), for the collection?

Please submit your suggestions using the "Suggest an item for the library" form here: https://library.norquest.ca/find.aspx

How can casual instructors get access to library materials?

We can get casual faculty access set up for you! We require some information to complete a profile and will require you to complete a consent form.

• Email library@norquest.ca to initiate the process

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Can you help with Academic Integrity?

• The OSJA runs an Academic Integrity Course that can be added to misiwe pehtâkwan courses. 
• Librarians can address plagiarism and offering paraphrasing guidance during instruction sessions.
• There are also online guides to orient students to Plagiarism and How to Research.

I would like to post a book chapter on misiwe pehtâkwan. How can the library help?

Please consult with the Copyright Officer, Nicholle Carriere.

There is also a comprehensive resource about Copyright available here: https://libguides.norquest.ca/cdev-toolkit-requirements/copyright

Can I place items on reserve?

To ensure equitable access to key resources, including required textbooks, the Library manages heavily-used material using the “reserve” system.

Reserve items:

• Identified by instructors for the purpose of “on-campus use only”
• Kept securely at the main library desk
• Textbooks and calculators can be borrowed for up to 3 hours
• Other reserve items such as phone chargers and white board markers can be borrowed for 24 hours

If you are an instructor and you want to place textbooks or required readings on reserve, please contact library@norquest.ca or complete this form.

Sourcing, ordering, and processing items for the Reserve Collection can take several weeks. Please submit your request a minimum of three weeks in advance if you would like the material available by a specific date. Reserve requests are accepted year-round.

How do I book library instruction for my class?

Instructors can request library instruction with preferred dates & times by completing this form: https://norquest.libwizard.com/f/online_instruction 

Have a question that you don't see an answer for?

Email us at library@norquest.ca.