Written by Elly Habibullah
Marketing & Social Media Specialist at BCIT, Library Services
When you think of a library, you probably picture shelves of books. While BCIT Library Services offers books, laptops, phone chargers, portable battery packs, calculators, and course reserves, that is only part of the story. The library is designed to support your success from your first day on campus to graduation. Whether you need a quiet place to study, help with an assignment, or access to the latest technology, you’ll find resources and services to help you every step of the way.
Looking to save money on textbooks?
Through BCIT’s Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) initiative, an increasing number of courses use free learning resources instead of traditional textbooks. Before registering for a course, you can check the course outline to see if it is marked as Zero Textbook Cost.
Finding the right study space can make all the difference
Choose from quiet and silent study areas, individual study carrels, collaborative spaces, or book a study room with presentation monitors for group work and practice sessions. Relax in the Zen Zone, catch up on sleep in one of the Sleep Pods, or study anytime in the ehPod, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week during the academic year, excluding the summer term. Whether you want to study, read, meditate, practise yoga, or simply take a break, check out The Den, a new initiative located on the main floor of SE14 in Room 206 that provides a welcoming home away from home for everyone.
Need extra academic support?
Need extra academic support? Free drop-in Peer Tutoring connects you with tutors in a variety of subjects.
Writing Support and WriteAway offer personalized feedback to strengthen your assignments, while a Learning Strategist can help you improve study habits, manage your time, prepare for exams, and build learning strategies that work for you. Wherever you study, BCIT librarians are here to help. Get expert research support in person or online through AskAway.
Beyond research support, the library provides access to thousands of e-books, journals, databases, technical standards, streaming media, research guides, and materials from other libraries through interlibrary loan. Most of these resources are available on the library website and can be accessed from anywhere, making it easy for students to study both on and off campus.
Looking to bring your ideas to life?
MediaWorks gives you access to creative technologies, including 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, multimedia production spaces, and expert support. You can also borrow audio-visual equipment to create professional-quality presentations and projects. Throughout the year, Library Services offers workshops and events covering research, writing, technology, and other practical skills. During midterms and final exams, be sure to check out the fun and relaxing activities designed to help you recharge, de-stress, and take a well-deserved break from studying.
Whatever you’re studying, BCIT Library Services is here to help you learn, create, collaborate, and succeed. Explore what’s available and discover that the library offers so much more than books.
