Faculty supports
NSCC Libraries provides access to a large collection of resources and services through our website. We support teaching and learning by developing resource materials, building collections, and delivering customized workshops. Other services we provide include education on copyright and Open Educational Resources, help with literature searches, and integrating resources into Brightspace.
We support you through:
Subject Guides for every Learning Program
Subject Guides are collections of curated resources and research assistance compiled by librarians.
Copyright
The NSCC Copyright Office provides guidance and support for use of copyrighted protected content in your teaching practice.
Library resources in Brightspace
The Library Resources in Brightspace Guide supports faculty and staff working and teaching in Brightspace. If you need help linking to or embedding library resources into your Brightspace course, connect with your Campus Library
Selection of library resources
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to recommend materials to add to our library collections. We review your suggestions using NSCC's Library Collection Development Policy. You can submit your recommendation for purchase by connecting with your Campus Library or using the Library Resource Purchase Recommendation Form (PDF 237KB).
Open Educational Resources (OER)
The Copyright Office and Campus Libraries provide resources and support in adopting and adapting Open Educational Resources (OER).
Reserves
Supplemental course materials can be placed on short term loan in your Campus Library for students to access. Visit Reserves for Faculty for details.
Literature search service
Library staff can provide literature searches that support faculty and staff teaching and learning. Contact your Campus Library for assistance.
Journal search and alert service
You can save searches in some databases that can be run at a later time. You can also set up a journal alert where the table of contents of a journal is e-mailed to you. Contact your Campus Library for assistance.
NSCC Librarians will partner with faculty to integrate library resources into a course, program and/or assignments. We do this by delivering library instructional programming that includes tours, orientations and workshops. This partnership enhances students’ information and digital literacy skills and fosters lifelong learning. The following list of topics are examples of what we can cover in class or online. Your Campus Librarian can also develop and customize sessions to fit your course, program or assignment needs. To book a session, contact your Campus Library.
NSCC Libraries’ Orientation
What does it cover: An introduction to NSCC Libraries’ resources, services and programs.
How to Do Research
What does it cover: The research process, including selecting a topic, doing a literature search and citing sources.
Introduction to the Library Catalogue
What does it cover: Learn how to locate and request books and articles in the Novanet Catalogue.
Database Searching
What does it cover: Orient students, faculty and staff to NSCC Libraries' databases and how to search them. This will be customized to focus on databases related to your course, program, or assignment.
Evaluation of Web Resources
What does it cover: Learn how to search for high calibre, credible resources on the Web and avoid pitfalls of misinformation and disinformation.
Academic Integrity
What does it cover: Learn how to avoid plagiarism and inappropriate collaboration, what contract cheating and Artificial Intelligence is, and how to demonstrate Academic Integrity in your work.
Compiling a Bibliography and Citing Sources
What does it cover: Learn how to cite sources and create a reference list according to a bibliographic style (i.e. APA, MLA).
Understanding Copyright
What does it cover: Learn about copyright responsibilities and when you have the right to copy as required in the Canadian Copyright Act, NSCC Use of Copyright Materials and Fair Dealing Guidelines.