Library faculty services

We have created 100+ Research guides which link to relevant databases, resources, information and tutorials. 

Your students will benefit from program guides or course specific guides packed with links specific to their information needs. 

If you don't see a guide for your class or discipline let us know. We welcome your input for additions/amendments as well.

The purpose of the Reserve collection is to allow controlled access to a limited number of items for the greatest number of students. The collection consists of materials that are essential to a course.

The library purchases textbooks on a limited and selective basis:

• for the reserve collection only
• if requested by an instructor
• based on available budget, demand, and ongoing educational value of the item

For more information contact the Library Reserve assistant: 
Lansdowne 370-3525 lanreserve@camosun.ca or Interurban 370-4633 intreserve@camosun.ca

► Library or instructor-owned books and DVDs.

Instructor-owned items must be submitted with a reserve form (see link); items will be returned at end of term.

► Student works submitted by a department or instructor require written copyright permission from the student (see 'Reserve forms' link).

Reserve materials are processed in the order they are received; allow a minimum of one week for processing.

All reserves are searchable on the Course Reserves link by course name or number. **Note: search by instructor function is not available at this time.

While we attempt to ensure the security of Instructors' materials, we are not responsible for loss or damage.

Loan periods:

• 24 hours
• 72 hours

The library provides films for classroom use by instructors. 

• films have been purchased with the appropriate public performance rights, enabling you to use them in a classroom setting.
• the library catalogue lists all physical DVD's; streaming media databases are listed with Databases A- Z.
• if the library does not own the resource you require, please contact media@camosun.ca, about acquiring that film or to arrange an interlibrary loan.

To reserve items for a specific date, email your request: Lansdowne: media@camosun.ca (250-370-3607) or Interurban: intmedia@camosun.ca (250-370-4998)

Faculty can book classrooms for on campus viewing via Room Bookings. Faculty should confirm with ITS that there is compatible AV equipment in their desired classroom.

For more information about our film and streaming options go to the Media Guide.

Streaming video databases

Camosun Library subscribes to streaming video databases that specialize in educational, instructional and documentary film. You can use these online resources in your class.

Please note: Screening content from personal subscriptions to online streaming services such as Netflix and iTunes in class is a breach of both copyright and user agreements.

Using a Camosun Library ebook in your course readings?

If you intend to use library ebooks on your course reading list, please check with your subject librarian in advance. Not all ebooks are licensed for multiple simultaneous users!