Library Virtual Services

Contacting Library Staff with General Questions Online in Real Time!

• Use the Ask Us chat box for immediate assistance during business hours.
• For more in-depth help, library staff can assist you using Blackboard Ultra - request this help through the green Ask Us chat box on the left.

Contacting Librarians for help with Citation and Research 

• Book an appointment with a librarian here.

Using the Digital Collection

• You can access an amazing online collection of eBooks, articles, audiobooks, videos, and more! Get in touch if you have any difficulties logging in, or check out the Online & Distance Learning guide, which has detailed information about using our services, including: 
• eBooks
• Logging-in to access resources (off-campus)
• Need books, articles, or other materials not available at the library? You have a couple options: 
• Check Google Scholar to see if the article is freely available, or
• Request the item through interlibrary loan. 

Reserve Collection Scan on Demand Service

• The Reserve Collection includes most required textbooks for courses offered at NorQuest College. If you need a small portion of a textbook required for your course, the library can send you a scanned PDF of up to 1 chapter or article from the book. Requests are filled within 48 hours, Monday - Friday. Fill out the request form with as much information as possible and a library staff member will respond as soon as your request is ready. 
• Reserve materials can be used in the library for a maximum of 3 hours. 

Email Us With all Other Inquiries

library@norquest.ca

Self-Checkout at NorQuest Library

NorQuest Library Checkout app is an easy, fast way to borrow books and other items from the NorQuest College Library. Simply scan your books with the app either on your phone or tablet or by using our Self-Checkout Kiosk located by the Circulation Desk.

Who Can Use the NorQuest Library Checkout app?

NorQuest students, faculty, staff, and others with borrowing privileges at the NorQuest College Library.

Download the App

Download the app with the buttons below or search for “NorQuest Library Checkout” in your app store. Allow the app to access your camera and send notifications.

Apple Download for iOS devices

Google Play Download for Android devices

To borrow books using the app:

• Download the app to your phone or tablet
• Open the app and scan or type in your NorQuest Library barcode
• Allow the app to access your location and camera
• Scan the book barcode and touch “Finish” when done
• The app will email you a receipt with the date to return the book

Questions? Ask library staff for assistance.

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