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 2023)

  • Books (22,636)
  • eBooks (309,075) 
  • Audiobooks (328)
     
  • Print Journals (59) 
  • eJournals (28,842) 
     
  • DVDs (2,264) 
  • Streaming media (33,269)
The Numbers

(2023-2024 fiscal year)

  • Visits
    • 27,650 in-person visits
    • 47,532 website 
  • Reference
    • 2,452 questions answered
    • 120,746 views of Subject Guides
  • Instruction
    • 1,831 students attended
    • 81 library sessions
  • Borrowed
    • 954 books & DVDs 
    • 2,676 equipment for classroom and student use
    • 8,699 eBook downloads
    • 24,148 article downloads
  • Interlibrary Loan
    • 191 items borrowed from other libraries
    • 122 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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