Articles by author: Evelyn Smith

• Display sponsored by the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (MLLC)

  Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Explore modern languages, literatures, and cultures by browsing the colourful exhibits on display in the Library and Learning Commons this month.

  Doing so may benefit your wallet as well as pique your curiosity!

  Find an image from the collage or an object from the display and write about it.  Be it a memory, a meditation, or simply a comment, submit your response to dbielicki@brocku.ca by Friday, October 22 at midnight.

  You will find the display cases just past the Ask Us desk inside the library and also in the Thistle hallway at the south entrance to the library.

   

  Tags: display
  Categories: Learning Commons, Main

• Welcome Back to Campus

  Wednesday, September 08, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Wednesday, September 8 update for the James A. Gibson Library:

  For your safety:

  • Masks required at all times.
  • Seat booking is not required.
  • Attending online lectures? We recommend the individual study carrels on floors 5, 6 & 7. Please use headphones.
  • No food permitted. Lidded drinks okay.
  • Classrooms A & B are not available for drop-in use.
  • Seating has been reduced to encourage physical distancing.

  Questions?
  Visit the Ask Us desk or libhelp@brocku.ca

  Tags: Faculty, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• Omni partnership pays dividends

  Monday, August 30, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University students, staff, and faculty can now use Omni to request shared physical resources quickly and easily from across all 16 Omni partner institutions, a collection of nearly 23.5 million resources.

  Read more about this innovative collaboration in the Brock News and learn how to make your request in just a few clicks.

  Questions? libhelp@brocku.ca

  Tags: Faculty, Our Collections, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• University Life

  Monday, August 30, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Whether you are a new or returning student, a first-time instructor or seasoned faculty, this selection of books will have useful insights for you.

  Browse this collection of e-books and explore such topics as:

  • diversity in higher education
  • educational administration
  • the mechanics of teaching
  • supporting student well-being
  • writing guides
  • learning mindfully
  • career development, and more.

  All titles are available online.

  Tags: Our Collections, Virtual Book Display
  Categories: Featured Collections

• Public library collaboration makes a virtual return

  Friday, August 27, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Take advantage of the great online resources from your public library by signing up for free accounts.

  The St. Catharines and Thorold Public Libraries extend free memberships to Brock students in the two communities.

  Popular magazines, audio books, streaming videos and music are available for you borrow with your public library card, and offer the perfect complement to our more scholarly collections.

  Join today!

  St. Catharines Public Library

  Thorold Public Library

  Tags: Collaboration, Community, Students
  Categories: Main

• Career Opportunity in Library Access Services

  Friday, July 30, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library invites applications for a full-time contract position of Circulation Assistant.

  Working in our Access Services department, a Circulation Assistant supports our busy Ask Us desk, and:

  • Assists students, faculty, staff, community members and other visitors in locating, using and borrowing material, and communicating relevant loan rules and library policies
  • Guides users in the functions of the Integrated Library System (Omni) and, upon request, direct to online databases and other Library and Learning Commons resources and services
  • Processes circulation tasks including loans, returns, requests for holds, digitization, transit to other campus locations or consortia partner libraries
  • Provides first point of contact service and basic technical support, including logging on to workstation, how to print, scan, and photocopy
  • Provides directional/ reception service, responding to questions, in-person, by telephone, and over email regarding internal library and university departments/ locations

  Please see the position posting for more details.

  Apply online by Aug. 12, 2021 at 12:01am EST.

  Questions? Email mrettig@brocku.ca, Head, Access Services.

  Tags: Employment opportunity, Services
  Categories: Main

• Career Opportunity in the Digital Scholarship Lab

  Thursday, July 22, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library invites applications for a full-time contract position of Digital Scholarship Lab Coordinator.

  The Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) Operations Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating and administering the daily operations of the Digital Scholarship Lab. The incumbent also works in collaboration with library and University colleagues to develop and implement integrated internal and external marketing communications and outreach initiatives to promote the DSL.

  Apply online by August 10, 2021, 2021 at 12:01am EST.

  Questions? Email tribaric@brocku.ca, Acting Head, Digital Scholarship Lab.

  Tags: BrockUDSL, Digital Scholarship Lab, Employment opportunity
  Categories: Digital Scholarship Lab, Main

• Book a spot!

  Monday, July 19, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  With the University now in stage 3 of its reopening process, we are pleased to offer increased study options in the James A. Gibson Library. Fifty individual study spots are available for pre-booking.

  Two or three-hour time slots are available during weekday mornings and afternoons. The Library closes between 12 and 1pm for cleaning.

  Make your booking now!

  Questions? Please email libhelp@brocku.ca

   

  Tags: Services, Students
  Categories: Main

• Canadian Reads

  Monday, July 05, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Dear Reader, this month we present recent Canadian titles covering topics as diverse as historic exploration, and graphic novels to hip hop, and synchrotron radiation. With plenty of fiction and poetry also in the mix, there’s something for everyone!

  While a few titles are available in print only, it’s quick and easy to place a hold for pickup.

  Tags: Our Collections
  Categories: Featured Collections

• Cheering on the Class of 2021

  Friday, June 18, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Congratulations to the 2021 Brock University Graduating Class.

  We’ve shared late nights and early mornings with you. We’ve been at the ready when you’ve dashed in to print assignments and loaned countless course reserve readings and whiteboard markers. We’ve explained the research process, and taught dozens of workshops from 3D printing and ArcGIS to programming, research 101, and yoga.

  All of those interactions big and small, in-person and online have led to this great day – your graduation from Brock University.  We are proud of your accomplishments and offer our whole-hearted best wishes.

  Surgité!

   

  Tags: Students
  Categories: Main