About the Library

JIBC student at the Library

A Unique Collection

The JIBC Library pairs its unique collection with great people. 

Our librarians provide research assistance to help students find information on subjects taught at JIBC and can assist with improving studying and writing skills and citing sources correctly.

INTERESTING FACTS 

Specialized Subjects
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Corrections 
  • Courts
  • Criminology 
  • Education & Training
  • Emergency Management
  • Emergency Medicine 
  • Family Violence 
  • Fire 
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Leadership
  • Management 
  • Policing 
  • Search & Rescue 
Diverse Resources

(as of April 2022)

  • Books (22,069)
  • eBooks (265,370) 
  • Audiobooks (160)
     
  • Print Journals (74) 
  • eJournals (28,807) 
     
  • DVDs (2,452) 
  • Streaming media (31,655)
The Numbers

(2021-2022 fiscal year)
The library was closed April-August 2021 and reopened September 2021.

  • Visits
    • 12,997 in-person visits
    • 36,143 website 
  • Reference
    • 3,044 questions answered
    • 90,023 views of Subject Guides
  • Instruction
    • 2,009 students attended
    • 96 library sessions
  • Borrowed
    • 837 books & DVDs 
    • 1,486 equipment for classroom and student use
    • 6,382 eBook downloads
    • 28,783 article downloads
  • Interlibrary Loan
    • 115 items borrowed from other libraries
    • 81 items loaned to other libraries

Give to the Library

Please consider supporting the JIBC Library with a donation through The JIBC Foundation. Your gift gives 27,000 justice, public safety and human services professionals throughout British Columbia greater access to the most relevant information in their fields of expertise.

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