Services for Memberships
| Academic Year: | 08:00 to 21:00h Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00h Friday 09:00 to 17:00h Saturday and Sunday | |
| Summer: | 08:00 to 17:00h Monday to Friday |
Closed during the Christmas season, statutory holidays and over long weekends.
Services and Collections
Catalogue:
A computerized catalogue facilitates searching our book and audiovisual collections. The catalogue is accessible from the LRC catalogue icon on the desktop, and via the intranet or website.
Electronic Journals:
Full-text electronic journals and indexes (PubMed, CINAHL) are accessible at Michener from the desktop. Remote access is available from the Full-text electronic journals and indexes page on our website. Some titles are freely available, while others require authentication and are not available remotely to members.
Photocopiers:
Individual copies are 15¢ per page, and copy cards are available for purchase at a reduced rate. Copying is subject to the limits of our CANCOPY licence.
Registration
- complete an application form
- present personal identification
- present proof of paid employment in the health care field OR a letter from TMI or a regulatory college conferring eligibility for LRC membership OR a regulatory college membership card
- remit the annual membership fee of $50.00.
A membership card will be issued. Please present this card to check out items.
Borrowing Privileges
Books may be borrowed for one week. Exceptions:
- Reference books may be used within the LRC only.
- Short term loan books may be used within the LRC during the day. They may be borrowed after 4:00pm, to be returned by 10:00am on the following weekday. Books borrowed on Friday are due Monday morning.
- Journals may be borrowed for one week.
- Audiovisual materials may be viewed within the LRC only.
- Up to three renewals are possible, unless another borrower has requested the item. Renewals may be arranged in person, by telephone at (416) 596-3123 or 1-800-387-9066 or by e-mail at lrc@michener.ca.
Penalties
To ensure equal access for all borrowers, we charge a fine for items returned late or renewed late:
- $0.50 per day per item for most books and journals.
- $5.00 per day per item for short term loan items returned later than 10:00am.
Lost items:
A charge applies for replacement of any lost item, based on its current market value, plus an administrative fee.
