Library
The Columbia College Library is dedicated to supporting the academic success of our diverse student body. Whether you’re pursuing high school courses, an associate degree, or preparing for university transfer, our library is your partner throughout your educational journey.
Library Quick Links
Library Services for Students
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Books, Scholarly Articles, and Video Resources: Support your assignments by using reliable, relevant sources. Books, ebooks, article databases, and streaming video are available on- and off-campus
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Leisure and Relaxation Resources: Borrow novels, self-help and how-to books, graphic novels, and biographies. Or borrow a musical instrument, a plant buddy, a deck of cards or other game to relax with.
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Technology Resources: Laptops, calculators, phone chargers, and drafting tables are available to borrow. There are computers and printers in the library for you to use—and staff to help you.
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Research, Citation, and Academic Integrity Assistance: Have your questions answered about how to conduct research, complete citations, avoid plagiarism, and participate in scholarship. Help is available in person, by email, or through online chat..
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Study and Hangout Spaces: The library has study tables, two group study rooms, two quiet individual study areas, and a lounge space. Use the space that aligns with your purpose.
Electronic Textbooks - Summer 2025
ANTH 110 – Perspectives: An Open Invitation to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 212 – The Anthropology of Sex
ARTH 230 – An Introduction to Nineteenth-Century Art
BIOC 201 – Fundamentals of Biochemistry
BIOL 100/110/260 – Biology 2e
BIOL 105 – Environmental Biology
BIOL 120 – Biology 2e
BIOL 200 – Fundamentals of Cell Biology
BIOL 205 – Microbiology
BUSN 272 – Organizational Behaviour
CRIM 150 – Introduction to Criminology
CSCI 250 – Computer Organization and Design (4th edition)
CSCI 275 – Software Engineering
CSCI 275 – Pro Git
GEOG 230 – Environment and Society
GEOG 255 – Geographic Information Systems Basics
HIST 110 – Canadian History: Pre-Confederation
HIST 120 – Canadian History: Post-Confederation
HIST 202 – Modern World History
HIST 209 – Histories of Indigenous Peoples and Canada
HIST 212 – A Concise History of Modern Europe: Liberty, Equality, Solidarity
MATH 111 – Calculus Early Transcendentals: Differential & Multi-Variable Calculus for Social Sciences
MATH 113/114/213 – CLP Calculus Textbooks
MATH 230 – Notes on Diffy Q’s: Differential Equations for Engineers
PHIL 205 – Phaedo
PHIL 205 – Meditations on First Philosophy
SOCI 110/120 – Introduction to Sociology – 3rd Canadian Edition
You are welcome to stop by the library for help with research or citation, or to understand plagiarism and how to avoid it.
Check out our video FAQs and other Research and Help Guides to get started with your research. You can also get advice and guidance through the Ask A Librarian chat widget below.
Emaillibrary@columbiacollege.ca
In Person Room 230
Call 604-683-8360 ext. 253
Hours
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Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
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Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
