Mount A Libraries: Library Services During COVID-19 Period: Home

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In order to access online Mount A Library resources, you need to be authenticated as a Mount A student, faculty or employee.

For article databases, ebooks, journals, and streaming media:

Use your Mount A username and 14+ character password.

For your Novanet library account status, renewing loans, and complete Novanet results in the catalogue

In the "Barcode" field use your student number (with the first zero). In the "Password" field, use your four-digit PIN**.

** your PIN is usually the last 4 digits of your phone number. If your PIN does not work, please contact us to get it re-set.

Librarians & Archivist

Librarians & Archivists

Renée Belliveau | 364-2563
Acting University Archivist

Anita Cannon | 364-2572
Commerce, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, German Literature, Government Information, Law, Languages & Linguistics

Stephen Geier | 364-2610
Data and Digital Services, Science Consultations (by appointment)

Gavin Goodwin | 364-2561
Music, Fine Arts, Classics, and Visual & Material Culture

Anne LePage | 364-2691
Religious Studies, Sociology

Jeff Lilburn | 364-2237
Drama, English, French Literature, Philosophy, Psychology

David Mawhinney (University Archivist) | 364-2563
(On sabbatical leave until July 1, 2022)

Elizabeth Millar | 364-2386
Canadian Studies, History, Indigenous Studies, Military & Naval Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Rare Books & Special Collections, Women's & Gender Studies

Elizabeth Stregger | 364-2610
(Data and Digital Services -- On sabbatical leave until July 1, 2022)

List of Subject Librarians by LC Classifcation Fall 2021

Want to know more about the Library of Congress Classification System? See the Understanding Call Numbers section of the Research Tips page.

The Library is here to answer your questions and help you find information you need.

Reach us by:


General: circ@mta.ca Research: infodesk@mta.ca	Chat with us	General: 506-364-2568 Research: 506-364-2564	Book a research appointment with a Subject Librarian

Services affected by Covid:

Library Services	Availability
Research help	Available virtually: email infodesk@mta.ca chat with us
Librarian research consultations	Available virtually (email, telephone, Teams/Zoom, etc.) see librarians by subject area for contact info schedule appointment online
Citation assistance	Available virtually: email infodesk@mta.ca chat with us
Access to R.P. Bell & Music Libraries	Libraries are open to current students, staff, and faculty as well as community borrowers (Community users must provide proof of vaccinations) Note: open hours for both libraries vary depending on campus and provincial guidelines
Access to print collections	Browse print stacks during open hours Request books via Library-to-Go or by placing a hold in Novanet. Books-by-mail service is available for students and staff who are not on campus. Details here. See also Ebooks
Library to Go, Novanet Express requests, holds, & interlibrary loan pickups	Users are free to pick up requested items during open hours (no pickup appointment necessary)
Archives	Limited: Contact Archives for info See also Archives Descriptions Database
Special Collections	Limited: Contact Special Collections for info
Interlibrary loans	Available, however there may be delays for delivery of some requests due to other library service closures

Services affected due to shifting library hours

Library services	Notes (where applicable):
Borrowing physical items
Access to course reserves	Students can email circ@mta.ca with queries Faculty: to set up course reserves use our online request form or e-mail circ@mta.ca
Loan renewals	Renew online Renewals may also be requested in person, by phoning 506-364-2568, or by emailing circ@mta.ca and turnaround may be impacted by open hours
Loan returns	Contact-free drop box always available, located just outside the R.P. Bell Library main doors Not in Sackville? Return books to any Novanet member library in Nova Scotia
Printing, photocopying, & scanning	Upload print jobs to PaperCut (also known as studentprint) and release jobs at printers in the R.P. Bell or Music Library
Equipment borrowing (Mac chargers, laptops, etc.)
Study & group spaces	Book spaces online

Services always available:

Library Services	Availability
Subject guides	See the list of guides available
Research databases	See A-Z list of databases
Streaming media	See A-Z list of databases with streaming media
Novanet Express	Place holds in Novanet and receive books via Library-to-Go pick-up

Book an appointment with a librarian

Librarians are available to meet with you by phone or online.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning resources that are freely available to educators and learners.This guide provides links and information for faculty exploring OER as teaching resources.

Fair Dealing in Exceptional Circumstances

Sam Trosow, associate professor of Law and Information Science at Western University, has posted an analysis of Canadian fair dealing in these exceptional COVID-19 circumstances. Details here.