Skip to Main Content
Banner image for Mount Allison University Libraries and ArchivesBanner image link to Mount Allison UniversityMount Allison University Libraries and Archives
Hours | Libraries Home | Music Library | University Archives

Services and Facilities: Alumni & Community Services

Borrowing

MtA Alums and Tantramar area residents are eligible for a free Library card with Novanet access 

Tantramar Regional High School students & area visitor are eligible to borrow items from MtA Libraries  

  • Visit Access Services to get your account. 2 pieces of ID are required
    • Under 18 needs guardian approval
  • Library accounts:
    • Community borrower: valid for 5 years 
    • Students: valid for 1 year 
    • Visitors: valid for duration of visit 
  • Loan periods are typically 3 weeks
  • Renewals (maximum 3 renewals):
  • Loan limits:
    • Alumni and community borrowers: 10 items at one time
    • Students & visitors: max 2 items, limited to MtA collections
  • Bell Collection of Acadiana - Contact Access Services staff to consult materials
    • These items are in library use only
    • Request scans/photocopies of these materials through Access Services staff
      • Copy requests must be within Fair Dealing or other applicable exceptions   
  • Overdue fines may apply See Borrowing policy
  • Electronic resources (ebooks, online journals, etc.) can be accessed on campus (no off campus access)

Access your Library Account 

Go to My Library Account   

Click 'Other Users'

 

 

 

 

 

 

User ID = Enter your library card barcode

Password = Enter your PIN 

 

 

 

 

Can't remember your PIN? Select 'Forgot Password' and enter your library card number in the User ID field, then Send

A password reset process will be emailed immediately; check your spam/junk folder if you do not see it

Follow the instructions to set a new password

Computers & Wifi

  • Visit Access Services staff to get a guest pass to use library computers or access the MtA wireless network on your own device
    • Guest pass changes daily

Library Research Database Access

  • Databases can be accessed while on campus using personal devices or MtA desktops
    • Save or email results for access to them off campus

Research Help

Archives Access

  • Going local research or trying to local archives? Contact MtA Archives 

Printing, Scanning, Photocopying 

Multipurpose printer / scanner / photocopiers devices are located:

  • Main Library: in the Flying Bean Cafe, main floor
  • Music Library: just outside Music Library entrance  

Printing

Black & white simple printing jobs can be done in the library:

  • Email the print ready file, eg. PDF, MS Word to circ@mta.ca
  • Indicate how many copies, single or double sided
  • Pay with cash: 
    • Black & white: $0.12 per side letter & legal, $0.25 per side tabloid
    • Colour: $0.65 per side letter & legal 

Other jobs may be better sent to MTA Printing Services:

  • Email the print ready file (eg. PDF, MS Word) to printjobs@mta.ca and specify:
    • Printing specifications as needed (eg. black & white or colour, single/double sided, number of copies, etc.)
    • Finishing options (eg. staples, hole punching, lamination, binding, etc.)
    • Need by / Pickup date and time 
  • Service details:
Printing from Microfilm
  • Save your scan(s) then email to circ@mta.ca for printing

Scanning

  • See Access Services staff to borrow the guest card
  • Tap the guest card on the Wave ID card reader at the multifunction device
  • Choose the Scan function
  • Select options as needed (for multi-page jobs select the '1 sided' option and change to '1->2 sided' pages)
  • Specify the email address for delivery
  • Scanning is free

Photocopying

  • See Access Services staff to borrow the guest card
  • Tap the guest card on the Wave ID card reader at the multifunction device
  • Choose the Photocopy function
  • Select options as needed (for double-sided copies select the '1 sided' option and change to '1->2 sided' pages)
  • Pay with cash 
    • Black & white: $0.12 per side letter & legal, $0.25 per side tabloid
    • Colour: $0.65 per side letter & legal 
  • Copies from the Bell Acadiana Collection must be requested through Access Services and must be within Fair Dealing guidelines unless in the public domain

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services

ILL is a free service that will facilitate getting another library to supply a copy or the loan of items not available at MtA Libraries 

FAQs & Help Guide | Policy 

ILL login / place requests

Contact

nbsam@mta.ca |  506-364-2212