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You can access e-books, e-journals and databases from home.

If you are a current student, faculty or staff member you can login using your MyBCIT or network login. Check our help sheet for tips.

You can also contact the Service Desk at 604-432-8370 or by email.

In person - visit the Help or Service Desk

• We are happy to help you find what you need.
  Check out our hours and drop by - Burnaby Campus, Building SE-14, Main Floor; BMC - Room 305; ATC - Room 108

By email

• Send an email to ebrarian@bcit.ca and we will respond within 24 hours (during weekdays).

By appointment

• Our librarians can provide personalized help with your research.

By phone

• Call the Help Desk at 604-432-8371 or contact a librarian directly.

If BCIT Library doesn’t own the book or journal article that you need, we will borrow it from another library. This service is available at no charge for BCIT students and employees.

If you have searched the Library Catalogue and the book you need is not listed, use our online forms to: 

Request a book
Request a chapter from a book
Request a conference proceedings

If you have searched the Library Catalogue and the journal you need is not listed, use our online form to:

Request a journal article  or copy the citation and send an email request to interlib@bcit.ca. Specify the date you need the material by in your note.

Video and DVD materials may be borrowed from other libraries for research and classroom presentations only. Requests must be made through your instructor.

Research Tips

Google Power Searching  

Evaluating Web Sites

Plagiarism

Resource Guide for BCIT Aircraft, Engines & Propellers