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Services

Additional Resources for Research and Instruction

Services

What kinds of services and resources do I have access to as a Bellevue College employee?

Borrow Library Materials

All BC employees can borrow up to 20 items at any given time. Visit the Library’s Borrowing Materials webpage for information on the types of materials you can borrow (e.g., laptops, DVDs, magazines), borrowing policies, and managing your account.

You will also find information on technology requested by students on our Using the LMC webpage. Here is some quick info about some of the items students may often ask about:

Databases

Use databases to access a variety of content, such as streaming videos, medication information written for the consumer, career information, and articles from a variety of fields. Several databases are accompanied by a video tutorial (indicated by a Video icon). You can also access our collection of video tutorials from our YouTube Channel.

Research Guides & Virtual Displays

The Library’s Research Guides (a.k.a. LibGuides) contain information and relevant resources about a subject or course. You’ll also find Virtual Displays (e.g., LGBTQIA Resources), Special Topic Guides (e.g., Zines), and Handouts (e.g., citations).

Visit our Faculty Guides for information and resources on copyright and fair use, how to utilize resources from the BC Library for your class, finding and using Open Education Resources, teaching resources for anti-racism, and our library instruction plan.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Are you looking for a book or an article that the Library does not have in its collection? The BC Library may be able to request items from outside lending institutions through Interlibrary Loan. ILL requests for books can take 1-2 weeks to be fulfilled, depending on the lending library. Article requests have a quicker turnaround time and may be fulfilled within 1-5 days.

For questions, please contact our BC ILL Specialist Ashley DeWeerd, contact a reference librarian, or reach out to your division library liaison for more information.

Request Materials for Purchase

Faculty and staff may suggest items to be added to the library collection. Priority will be given to materials in agreement with the Collection Development Guidelines. Make your request by:

Library Spaces for Work and Study

The Library’s two floors provide spaces and equipment for work and study needs. Visit the Library’s Using the LMC webpage to locate the different Study Zones and to learn more about using the physical library.

Additional Resources for Research and Instruction

What can the BC Library do for my classes?

Library Instruction

Librarians can provide instruction in-person and online. Instruction options include:

  • synchronous or in-person instruction sessions
  • custom Canvas modules
  • online research guides (a.k.a. LibGuides)
  • video tutorials
  • librarian embedded presence in your class
  • tours of the library collection and spaces

Find out more about how librarians can support teaching faculty on our Faculty How-To Resources Guide. Please fill out the following form to request any form of instruction:

Partner with Your Division Library Liaison

Each division has a designated library liaison librarian who is available to assist you with identifying resources for your courses or answering questions about how the library can partner with you. For more information, please visit our Contact a Librarian page on our Faculty How-To Resources Guide.

How does the BC Library help to support low-cost resources for course materials?

Course Reserves

Instructors can place course materials on Course Reserve for students to check out for short periods of time. Course Reserves provide students with an additional option for accessing course materials needed for classes and research. The loan period for these materials will be determined by instructors.

If you have placed materials on Course Reserve and would like to view which items are still on reserve, follow the instructions on our searching for course reserves document. For additional questions, please contact our Course Reserves Specialist Ashley DeWeerd or call 425-564-2252.

Open Education Resources

Our Open Education Resource Guide helps faculty find and use OERs. OERs provide lower cost, adaptable resources for your class. OERs are:

  • Open – published under an open license to be shared for free or at a low cost
  • Educational – provide an alternative to textbooks or other class or curriculum material
  • Resources – come in a variety of formats meant to be reused and adapted

Would I be able to hold classes in the Library?

Library Computer Classroom D240L (Use without a librarian)

The Library computer classroom is equipped with a projector, projector screen, and individual computers. Reserve this classroom using 25Live. Please note that it can only be booked no more than 5 instructional days in advance.

Collaboratory

Located on the first floor of the library, the Collaboratory is an open space designed for flexible student learning.

What other resources or services can I access?

Media Equipment

You have access to various media and portable technology equipment through eLearning, including meeting conference technology. Use the links below to find information on media equipment, recording kits, and technology available. For questions and support, please email mediacenter@bellevuecolleg.edu or leave a voice message at 425-564-2001 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.). For on-campus classroom technology support, please contact ITS.

Plagiarism Detection (SimCheck)

eLearning currently provides support for the SimCheck plagiarism detection software. Find guides for instructors and instructions on using SimCheck on eLearning’s Turnitin(SimCheck) webpage. Librarians can help faculty reduce plagiarism via curriculum development and other instructional tools.

Explore Our Website

Explore the Library website and view our Faculty/Staff Resources webpage for a list of resources and services, including quick access to common library forms. View our video featuring how librarians can support faculty. If you need additional information or have questions, please reach out to us through Ask a Librarian or contact your division library liaison.

Last Updated April 2, 2024