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
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.
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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!
Cambridge Histories, with over 100 years of content and 350+ volumes, is a series of continually updated reference works covering a broad range of subjects across the humanities and social sciences. Cambridge University Press intended the series to cover all of human history with concentrations in political and cultural history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, music, and the arts. Each volume includes authoritative narrative accounts by specialists and extensive bibliographies. Some histories are individual volumes, while others are part of multi-volume series (eg. History of Violence). The search interface is simple and straightforward, the text is fully searchable and books or book chapters can be linked directly from Sakai. Downloading of individual chapters is permitted.
New 2021 titles include: The Cambridge History of the Kurds and The Cambridge History of Terrorism.
For more information about Cambridge Histories Online, please contact Laurie Morrison at lmorrison@brocku.ca
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Happy Pride Month #BrockU
Here’s a look back at a featured collection we first brought to you during Brock Pride Week this past March. This selection of books and e-books features titles from Canada and around the world written by LGBTQ2S+ authors, and about LGBTQ2s+ theory.
This collection is a mix of print and e-books but it’s quick and easy to place a hold on print items for pickup.
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In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month to recognize the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada.
In honour of NIHM, we offer three featured collections within Omni that showcase books, e-books and streaming videos by and about Indigenous creators.
While a few titles are available in print only, it’s quick and easy to place a hold for pickup.
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Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time probationary position of Head, Collections Services (Library).
Candidates will have experience in the acquisition of materials in all formats. The position includes providing leadership and direction for the operations of Collections Services, a department of 10 people.
Apply online by June 28, 2021 at 12:01am EST.
Questions? Email jdingle@brocku.ca, Acting Head, Collections.
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CAB Abstracts (previously produced by the Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux, now produced by an international non-profit agency CABI) covers agriculture very broadly, from agronomy, economics, all applied and biological sciences, plant sciences, tourism, hospitality, and leisure, environmental, food, international, and rural development, global health, veterinary and animal sciences, and much more. Includes journals, monographs, conferences, books, annual reports, and other sources. The scope of content in current international and least-developed scholarly research not cited in most mainstream scholarly databases.
Ian Gordon
Science Liaison Librarian
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The Brock Library is pleased to announce new online access to the Times Literary Supplement (TLS) Historical Archive (1902-2014). The Times Literary Supplement (TLS) is one of the most esteemed and essential publications for those who love to discover new literary works and explore lively discussions on diverse topics. Beginning in 1902 as a supplement to the Times (London) newspaper, the TLS publishes reviews, poetry and prose, as well as timely essays. In addition to introducing readers to literary works and ideas, the TLS provides a window into contemporary issues and discussions.
Researchers can find reviews of major literary works such as Andrew Lang’s 1902 review of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles). Individual poems and book extracts are also included, as in this Ted Hughes poem, published in 1960.
Explore the TLS Historical Archive
Discover current TLS issues here.
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Ask a Librarian is a collaborative virtual reference service that connects students, faculty members, and researchers from participating university libraries across Ontario with real-time library and research assistance through chat.
Since the pandemic began, Brock and partner libraries have seen a sharp increase in questions from our respective communities. In our post-chat exit survey, we recently heard from a Brock student who noted “I love the library chat. I use it all the time and it is always so helpful. It has been a lifesaver during the pandemic!”
With online support at the forefront right now, we’ve added a new Ask a Librarian tab across our website. Assistance is now just one click away.
Learn more about Ask a Librarian, or chat with us now.