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The library has over 16,000 books, 1000 videos, and 300 journal subscriptions. The library also collects government documents through the federal and territorial depository programs. The library also has access to a growing number of full-text databases available through the web.

Full-text and Citation On-line Databases

• CBCA (Canadian Business, Current Events, Education and Reference)
• CPIQ (Canadian Periodical Index)
• Omnifile Select: Social Sciences, General Science, Humanities, Education, Business

Access restricted to Aurora College staff and registered students. Contact tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca for password access.

Reading and Viewing Aids Available in the Library

• Optelec Spectrum CCTV (magnifies text for the visually impaired)
• Reading Edge Kurzweil Reader (scans and reads aloud text for the visually/perceptually impaired)
• Wheelchair-accessible table
• Microfiche, microfilm readers
• TV/VCR
  

Thebacha Campus Computer Labs
The computer labs are available to all Thebacha Campus staff and registered students. Bring your Student ID or proof of registration to the Library to get a user account. You will be required to sign acceptance of the Thebacha Campus Regulations for Technology Use before receiving a user account.

For more information on the labs please see Student Services, Computer Labs.

Street Address
#50 Conibear Crescent

Mailing Address
Aurora College
Thabacha Campus Library
Bag Service #2
Fort Smith, NT
X0E 0P0

Phone: (867) 872-7549
Fax: (867) 872-4511
E-mail: tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca

Who Can Borrow?
Thebacha Campus Library serves students, staff and community users in Fort Smith, and loans material to all Aurora College campuses and community learning centres. Thebacha Campus Library resources can also be borrowed through NWT Public Library Service's interlibrary loan system. Borrowers are responsible for lost or damaged material and will be invoiced as per Aurora College Policy E.03.

On-Campus Students and Staff

• Loans: Books - 2 weeks; videos - 1 week. Renewals are usually available but are subject to recall
• Reference and research assistance
• Library use instruction (groups by appointment)
• Interlibrary and intercampus loan
• Internet and full-text database searching; free printing
• Photocopying (10 cents per page)
• Computer Lab access
  

Other Aurora College Campuses and Community Learning Centres

• Loans: 4 weeks, including mail time.
• Resource packages: Do you need a variety of resources on your topic? We'll put together a package of books, videos and journal articles for you
• Reference and research assistance: Call (867) 872-7549, fax (867) 872-4511, or e-mail tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca with your resource requests
• Access to on-line resources*:
  • CBCA (Canadian Business, Current Events, Education and Reference)
  • CPIQ (Canadian Periodical Index)
  • Omnifile Select: Social Sciences, General Science, Humanities, Education, Business

Access restricted to Aurora College staff and registered students. Contact tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca for password access.

Distance Students

• Loans: If there is an Aurora College Learning Centre or a public library in your community, please place your request for Thebacha Campus Library resources through them. If not, phone the Library at 872-7544 or e-mail tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca to make borrowing arrangements
• Reference and research assistance: Call (867) 872-7549, fax (867) 872-4511, or e-mail tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca with your resource requests
• Access to on-line resources*:
  • CBCA (Canadian Business, Current Events, Education and Reference)
  • CPIQ (Canadian Periodical Index)
  • Omnifile Select: Social Sciences, General Science, Humanities, Education, Business

*Access restricted to Aurora College staff and registered students. Contact tclibrary@auroracollege.nt.ca for password access.