Library Service Disruption

Due to necessary systems maintenance Sunday, March 21 from 8:00 - 11:00 am, the following resources will be offline and unavailable:

• Library Website
• SAIT Library Catalogue
• E-books
• Databases
• Study Room Booking System

Library Service Disruption

Due to necessary systems maintenance Friday, March 26 from 5:00pm - 12:00 am, the Library Catalogue and My Library Account will be offline and unavailable.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank you for your patience.

SAIT Library Presents Digital Streaming Video!

Library Code of Conduct

The Library has developed a Code of Conduct governing staff and users at the SAIT Library.

• Treat all users with respect and courtesy.
• Provide friendly, efficient and expert library service.
• Provide access to as many resources as possible to support the curricula offered at SAIT.
• Provide a safe and clean environment for use by all members of the SAIT community.
• Provide access to the Library for as many hours as possible.
• Provide a variety of study spaces, including those for group use and those for quiet study, to meet the learning needs of students.
• Respond to user concerns in a timely manner.
• Enforce the Code of Conduct in an equitable manner.

• Treat other users and the Library staff with respect and courtesy.
• Acknowledge that academic work has priority over personal work when using the Library facility.
• Take responsibility for your personal belongings. Clear your work space of garbage and recyclables before leaving the space.
• Refrain from disruptive, offensive or inappropriate behaviour or language Keep noise to a minimum especially in the Level 0 Quiet Study area.
• Minimize damage to the facility and collection by not consuming food in the Library and only consuming beverages stored in securely closed containers.
• Ensure that exits and aisles are not blocked in case there is an emergency so others can move around freely.
• Refrain from rearranging or moving furniture and equipment.
• Use library materials carefully so as not to damage them.
• Use the computers and wireless access in a manner that complies with the SAIT Computer Use Policy.

Staff will monitor behaviour within the Library to ensure that users are complying with the Code of Conduct and all other policies. Failure to comply with the Code or library policies may result in loss of library privileges and/or expulsion from the Library.

Library Closed

The SAIT Library will be closed Monday, February 15, 2010 for the Family Day holiday.

The library will resume normal Winter hours on Tuesday, February 16.

Photojournalism 2010

SAIT Library is presenting the 8th Annual Photojournalism Exhibit! Photographs taken by students in the Photojournalism program will be on display in the Library until February 12, 2010.

We invite you to come and vote for your favorite photograph and photographer! Votes must be cast by 12 noon on February 9, 2010.

Student Access to SAIT Wireless

Wireless Internet access is freely available to SAIT students at a variety of hotspots around the Main Campus.

To connect access the 'sait-open' wireless network.

When prompted enter your network domain\username and password.

For example, SAIT students login using their student ID# (without the leading zeros) and their birthday in YYMMDD format:

• Domain\Username: ACDM\987654 (ID#)
• Password: 821122 (Birthday)

Visit Wireless Networking for more information and a map of hotspots.

10 Things Every Student Should Know About the SAIT Library

1. The Library website – http://library.sait.ca – is your portal to all our tools and resources. It contains helpful guides and other information on services, collections, policies and doing research.



2. The Library is in MC111 of the Heart Building, Main SAIT Campus. That's the main floor, east side, in the building at the end of the campus’ 14^th Ave entrance. These are our hours of operation.



3. A SAIT ID# and Library PIN are needed to access our e-books and databases from off-campus; accessing some resources will require a PIN even when on campus. You can also use your Library PIN to renew materials through My Library Account service.



4. The Library contains over 146,000 books – in print and online – selected to support all of SAIT's programs. We also have many other materials, such as:
   • fiction paperbacks, children's picture books and graphic novels,
   • print periodicals and newspapers,
   • DVDs and videos,
   • and standards.
5. Using the library no longer has to mean going to the library. We subscribe to over 75 databases providing access to millions of articles, schematics, datasets and more! Most of these resources are available to you from off-campus when you log in using your SAIT ID# and Library PIN.



6. The Library has over 100 computers available for research and project work. Computer printing and photocopying is available in the library using a cash card system. Cards are sold at machines near the Information Desk. Our photocopiers will also take the cash card or you may use coins.



7. Study rooms are available for use by individuals or groups of students. These 8 rooms are each equipped with a computer and large screen monitor. After registering at the Information Desk students may book rooms through the Library website.



8. We can help you find the information you need. Library staff will assist you with finding the best sources of information for your projects, papers and presentations. To get assistance:
   • visit the Information Desk,
   • go to Ask Us a Question from any page on the Library website,
   • or call the Library at 403-284-8616.
9. If the SAIT Library does not have a book or article you need, we will:
   • issue a TAL Card you can use to borrow from other libraries
   • or borrow the item from another library and have it delivered to SAIT.
10. The Library is here to support you! To learn more about how the Library can assist you, please:
    • call 403-284-8616,
    • e-mail library@sait.ca,
    • or visit the Information Desk.

Plagiarism Awareness

Plagiarism Awareness Sessions

Learn what you need to know about plagiarism and academic honesty at the Learning Skills Services’ Plagiarism Awareness SessionS (PASS). Discover how to properly cite your sources, when to draw the line in group work for individual assignments and how to appropriately refer to an Internet page.

Free drop-in workshops available to all students:

• Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm in room MC207
• Thursday, October 15 at 12:00 noon – 12:50 pm in room NN809
• Friday, October 16 at 1:00 pm –1:50 pm in room MB307
• Monday, October 19 at 11:00 am – 11:50 am in NL318
• Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 pm –2:50 pm in room MC207
• Thursday, October 22 at 1:00 pm – 1:50pm in NN809
• Friday, October 23 at 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm in MB307

Fall Hours Resume September 8

Fall semester hours start on September 8.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact us.

Library Closed

The SAIT Library will be closed Monday, September 7, 2009 for the Labour Day holiday.

Fall hours begin on September 8.

Extended Library Hours During World Skills

The Library will have extended hours during the World Skills Competition.

Regular Fall hours will begin on September 8th.

Library Survey Results

Over 1200 students completed this year's survey. The results of the survey and a summary of recent changes made based on student feedback are now available on the About Us page . The SAIT Library thanks all students, staff and faculty at SAIT for their continued support.

Spring/Summer Hours

The Library's Spring/Summer hours start Saturday, May 2:

If you have questions please contact us.

Photojournalism 2009

10 Things Every Student Should Know About the SAIT Library

1. The Library website – http://library.sait.ca – is your portal to all our tools and resources. It contains helpful guides and other information on services, collections, policies and doing research.



2. The Library is in MC111 of the Heart Building, Main SAIT Campus. That's the main floor, east side, in the building at the end of the campus’ 14^th Ave entrance. These are our hours of operation.



3. A SAIT ID# and Library PIN are needed to access our e-books and databases from off-campus; accessing some resources will require a PIN even when on campus. You can also use your Library PIN to renew materials through My Library Account service.



4. The Library contains over 135,000 books – in print and online – selected to support all of SAIT's programs. We also have many other materials, such as:
   • fiction paperbacks, children's picture books and graphic novels;
   • print periodicals and newspapers;
   • videos and DVDs;
   • standards.
5. Using the library no longer has to mean going to the library. We subscribe to over 100 databases providing access to millions of articles, schematics, datasets and more! Most of these resources are available to you from off-campus when you log in using your SAIT ID# and Library PIN.



6. The Library has over 100 computers available for research and project work. Computer printing and photocopying is available in the library using a cash card system. Cards are sold at the Information Desk. Our photocopiers will also take the cash card or you may use coins.



7. Study rooms are available for use by individuals or groups of students. These 8 rooms are each equipped with a computer and large screen monitor. After registering at the Information Desk students may book rooms through the Library website.



8. We can help you find the information you need. Library staff will assist you with finding the best sources of information for your projects, papers and presentations.
   • Visit the Information Desk.
   • Go to Ask Us a Question from any page on the Library website.
   • Call the Library at (403) 284-8616.
9. If the SAIT Library does not have a book or article you need, we will
   • issue a TAL Card you can use to borrow from other libraries,
   • borrow the item from another library and have it delivered to SAIT.
10. The Library is here to support you! To learn more about how the Library can assist you, please
    • call (403) 284-8616,
    • e-mail library@sait.ca,
    • visit the Information Desk.

Winter Hours

Winter semester hours start on January 5:

• Monday to Thusday … 7:30am – 11:00pm
• Friday … 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday … 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Holidays … Closed

If you have questions or want more information, please contact us.

Register to Book a Study Room

Students need to be registered in the room booking system to book one of the Library’s 8 study rooms.

In order to keep our registration list manageable, all registrations were erased on July 1. If you were registered prior to this date, you will need to re-register in order to book a room. You can do this at the Library Information Desk.

For more information go to Study Room Booking.

Trade and Apprenticeship ExamBank Now Available

The Trade and Apprenticeship ExamBank is again available to students. This unique resource is intended to help apprentices and tradespeople prepare for trade school, apprenticeship, and Interprovincial exams.

To access the ExamBank, select Apprentices and Trades under Databases by Subject on the Library Homepage.

Access is limited to students currently enrolled in an apprenticeship program and requires a SAIT ID# and library PIN.

ArchitEXPO 2008

The SAIT Library invites you to join us for ArchitEXPO 2008.

This exciting exhibit displays the extraordinary work being done by Architecture students from SAIT Polytechnic's School of Construction.

The Library will be hosting ArchitEXPO from March 6 – 27, 2008. Everyone is welcome to view the exhibit during our regular Winter hours.

Library Survey Prize Winners Announced

We wanted to hear from you about library services and resources – and we did!

1337 students took the time to complete the 2008 Library Survey. We are starting to analyze the responses and will report back to you as soon as we can. Our three prize winners are:

• Jamie Plumpton (Business) – iPod Nano Video
• Colin Knapp (Manufacturing and Automation) – iPod Nano Video
• Vanessa Skappak (Health and Public Safety) – Canon Power Shot 460 digital camera with 2GB memory card

To review survey results from previous years, check the About Us section of the Library web site.

Congratulations to our prize winners and thank you to everyone who participated in this year's survey.

Photojournalism Display

The SAIT Library is hosting the 6th annual SAIT Student Photojournalism Display and invites you to view this picturesque exhibition. This unique exhibit presents photography by 2nd year Photojournalism students from SAIT Polytechnic's School of Information & Communication Technologies

The photographs will be on display on the main floor of the Library, MC111, Heart Building, from January 28th, 2008 to February 29th, 2008.

We invite you to visit this exciting exhibition!

Winter Hours Resume January 7th

Winter semester hours start on January 7:

• Monday to Thursday … 7:30am – 11:00pm
• Friday … 7:30am – 5:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday … 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Holidays … Closed

If you have questions or want more information, please contact us or visit the Information Desk.

Practice Presentations at the Library

The SAIT Library has installed computers and large screen monitors in 7 of our study rooms for use by students. To reserve a time with this equipment follow the normal room booking process.

If you have not already done so, you must register at the Library Information Desk before booking a room.

Study Room 7 will be upgraded soon. Watch the Library Homepage – http://library.sait.ca – for updates.

Practice Presentations at the Library

The SAIT Library has installed a computer and large screen monitor in Presentation Room 1 (formerly Study Room 1) for use by students. To reserve a time with this equipment follow the normal room booking process and reserve a time in Presentation Room 1.

If you have not already done so, you must register at the Library Information Desk before booking a room.

Other study rooms will be receiving upgrades soon. Watch the Library Homepage – http://library.sait.ca – for updates.

Student Volunteers Needed

Even if you’ve never been to the library or visited our website, you can help ensure that we are meeting the needs of all students.

Student volunteers are need starting November 19 to spend about 45 minutes reviewing the SAIT Library website. Every participant will receive a $20 gift certificate for Earl's Restaurant at the end of their session.

All SAIT students welcome: apprentices, full–time, part–time, etc.

For more information or to enroll in the review contact Kat Marlowe: kat.marlowe@sait.ca or 284-8515.

SAIT Library adds 100th Database

On campus, across Canada or around the world, the SAIT Library’s 100 databases are available to the SAIT community 24 hours a day, providing:

• news
• current research
• statistics
• tabular data
• and much more!

Covering topics from “abrasion” to “management” and “mpeg” to “Z transform” our digital resources support learning and research for more than 40,000 students, staff and faculty.

Contact the library's Information Desk to get your library PIN and maximize your access to these important resources.

Visit the library website to learn more.

Launch Party for Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library

You are invited to the launch of the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library.

• Date: Friday September 28, 2007
• Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
• Place: SAIT Polytechnic , The Atrium in the Heart Building

We will be joining, via videoconference, celebrations at the University of Alberta, Portage College, Medicine Hat College and Red Crow College. We will also be demonstrating the type of information you will be able to access to help in your studies at SAIT.

This event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff at SAIT.

Join Library staff in celebrating the launch of Alberta's most exciting digital resource - the Lois Hole Campus Alberta Digital Library.

Lower Level Re-Opening!

We are re-opening the lower level of the Library! On Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 am, you will have access to:

• the book collection (over 50,000 books available)
• the study rooms (4 available on the lower level)
• the 32 brand new computers in the library classroom (when not booked for library instruction sessions). We have more computers in the classroom now than we had before the flood!
• the study carrels.

We realize you have waited a long time for access to our book collection since the flood in June. We appreciate your patience.

The renovation work is still not complete. We are working on re-installing computers on the student wavetables, getting the data ports and wiring for the study carrels finished and completing the staff offices. We will tape off areas where work is still going on.

If you need help with finding information sources for your assignments, please drop by in-person at the Library Information Desk, by phone at 284-8616, or by email.

Thank you for being so patient during our construction.

Susan Brayford, Library Manager

Book a Study Room!

The Library is happy to announce that we have four study rooms available on the lower level (Level 0).

To book a study room, you need to pre-register at the Information Desk.

You can book up to 2 hours of meetings in a 7 day period with no minimum number of users.

For more information, go to Study Room Booking

Online Resources Access Issues Reported

Some users have reported periodic problems logging on to library e-books and databases using their Sait ID# and library PIN.

We are working to resolve this issue. If you are unable to access library resources or My Library Account please email library@sait.ca. Include the name of the e-book or database you were trying access and the approximate time the problem occured.

Thank you for your patience.

Fall Semester Flooding Update

The library is continuing restoration and recovery work following the flood earlier this summer.

We have replaced dry wall, carpeting and paint throughout the lower level of the library. We have not yet returned the books to the shelves, or completed the wiring to the computers and study carrels.

The library is not able to say exactly how long restoration will take to complete, but we hope to return to normal service levels through September.

Some services and resources have been disrupted and are unavailable for next few weeks:

• Circulating books (60,000 volumes) from Level–0 remain in off-site storage.
• Study rooms not damaged by the flood have been converted to offices for displaced staff and are unavailable to students.
• The library classroom is not available for instruction, though faculty may contact Nora Robinson or Kat Marlowe for instruction at an alternative location.
• Approximately 100 drop–in study seats (including 30 computer workstations and video/DVD viewing stations) are not available until restoration work is completed.

Despite these difficulties the library is still able to offer many services to the SAIT community:

• Our e-book and database collections contain thousands of full text books and periodicals. These are available from on– or off–campus with your Library PIN.
• Both the instructional and home-use video/DVD collections are available to students and faculty. Three viewing stations for videos and DVDs have been set up on the library's main floor.
• Our Level-1 collections (paperbacks, print periodicals and reference books) are still available as are computer workstations, photocopiers, printers and drop-in study space.

Our information desk staff are still here to help you. We will also obtain books from other libraries if we are unable meet your needs with available resources. If you need assistance or have questions please contact us:

• in person at the Information Desk
• by phone at 284-8616 or 284-8397
• by email at library@sait.ca

Stampede Parade Closure

Due to the Stampede Parade, the SAIT Library will not open until 1:00pm on Friday, July 6.

Library Flooding Update 2

The library is continuing restoration and recovery work following the flood of June 5th.

Several services and resources have been disrupted and will be unavailable until further notice:

• Circulating books (60,000 volumes) from Level–0 have been packed and stored off-site.
• Study rooms not damaged by the flood have been converted to offices for displaced staff and will be unavailable to students.
• The library classroom is not available for instruction, though faculty may contact Nora Robinson or Kat Marlowe for instruction at an alternative location.
• Approximately 100 drop–in study seats (including 30 computer workstations and video/DVD viewing stations) are not available until restoration work is completed.

Despite these difficulties the library is still able to offer many services to the SAIT community:

• Our e-book and database collections contain thousands of full text books and periodicals. These are available from on– or off–campus with your Library PIN.
• Both the instructional and home-use video/DVD collections are available to students and faculty. Three viewing stations for videos and DVDs have been set up on the library's main floor.
• Our Level-1 collections (paperbacks, print periodicals and reference books) are still available as are computer workstations, photocopiers, printers and drop-in study space.

And, of course, our friendly and knowledgable library staff are still here to help you. If you need assistance or have questions please contact us:

• in person at the Information Desk
• by phone at 284-8616 or 284-8397
• by email at library@sait.ca

Though libary staff, SAIT Facilities personnel and our contractors are working hard to restore the library, we may not be back to normal operations in time for the start of the Fall semester. We will post an update on our status in mid-August advising users of our progess.

Library Flooding Update

As previously posted, the lower level of the library suffered significant damage during the storm on the evening of June 5th. We will be removing the carpet and replacing drywall on the lower level. Our book collection is on the lower level and will have to be placed in storage until repairs are completed. Many books also suffered damage and may have to be replaced

Because of this, there will be no access to the book collection until further notice.

We know this will create challenges for many of our users. We are working to restore normal service as soon as possible and thank you for your patience. Our e-books and databases are still available from on– or off–campus

If you need assistance or have questions please contact us:

• in person at the Information Desk
• by phone at 284-8616
• by email at library@sait.ca

Lower level closed due to flooding

Due to the storm on Tuesday evening, the lower level of the library experienced major flooding. Until further notice the lower level of the library will be closed.

The main floor of the library is open

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Library Systems Maintenance

We are upgrading our library catalogue software. You will not be able to search online for books or videos from June 8 – 18. If you need to locate an item, please ask library staff at the Information Desk for assistance.

The databases are still available from the Databases section of the SAIT Library home page.

Links to books in our e-book collections are available through the Find E-books section of the library home page.

For assistance, come to the Library Information Desk in the Heart Building, call 284 8616 or email library@sait.ca.

Fine Forgiveness Week Results

From March 26 – April 1, library users who had overdue fines received a 50% discount on the amount they owed. We collected $169.50 and cleared several accounts.

The money collected from these fines was donated by the Library to the Student Emergency Fund. This fund, managed by SAIT Alumni Affairs and SAIT Customer Services, is used to help students who are nearing the completion of their program and find themselves in unexpected financial difficulty.

Thanks to everyone who paid up!

Fine Forgiveness Week

Did you forget to return your library books on time? Do you owe library fines?

This is your chance to clear your account & support the Save Our Students (SOS) fund!

During the week of March 26 - April 1 receive a 50% discount on your overdue fines!

The SOS fund is an emergency fund for full-time students who are nearing the completion of their program and who encounter unexpected financial situations.

Check at the Library Information Desk for more information.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the winners of this year's prize draws:

1. Portable DVD Player – Brian Filatoff
2. iPod Nano – Jiwen Gao
3. 2GB memory stick – Angela Pitt

Thank you to everyone else who participated. Over 1300 students responded to this year's survey.

We appreciate your input and will be acting on your feedback to improve the library for all users.

Library Computer Sign On

Due to increased demand for library computers, all SAIT students and staff must log in using their SAIT ID numbers and SAIT Computer password:

• SAIT ID number without the leading zeros
• SAIT computer password (usually your birth date in yymmdd order)

If you cannot sign on using these numbers, please check with the Computer Help Desk:

• Call the Computer Help Desk at 210–4357 (select option 3 then option 2)
• Visit a Computer Help Desk (take your SAIT ID card with you)

Guests to the SAIT Library may use a guest login at select stations. For more information on these, please ask at the Library Information Desk or contact us.

New Citation Guide Available

The library has posted a basic guide to citing sources for research papers written in the IEEE style. IEEE citation is the preferred style in many engineering and technology disciplines.

This and other common citation styles can be found by choosing Citation Guides on the Library Homepage.

New Study Room

The Library is happy to announce that we have added a new study room on the main floor (Level 1).

To book a study room, you need to pre-register at the Information Desk. You can book up to 2 hours of meeting time each week with no minimum number of users.

For more information, go to Study Room Booking

Renovations Update

The new book drop is now open for business. It is located on the south wall of the library near the East exit of the Heart Buliding.

The new Library area is now ready for students to use. There are 25 more computers for drop-in use and a new black and white printer.

Please remember that the Library “No Food” policy applies. Also, the SAIT policy of “no food or drinks at any computer workstation” remains in effect. Drinks in spill proof containers are allowed in the Library where there are no computer workstations.

Coming soon:

• new color printer/photocopier,
• new Information Desk,
• and additional study room.