The sculpture of Tommy Takpanie. Pelino Collection.
The Brock Library is hosting an exhibit of exquisite Inuit sculpture on loan from the private collection of Brock alumnus Joe Pelino (BSc ’91). Learn more about Pelino, his collection and his connection to Iqlauit in the Brock News.
The display runs through to December 15.
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All are welcome to visit the Map, Data & GIS Library tomorrow (November 15th), in celebration of the “science of where” with GIS. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is one of the most versatile software programs servicing the world in urban planning, transportation, natural disasters, climate change, environmental issues, marketing and politics, to name a few. GIS Day at Brock includes presentations from students entered in the ESRI Canada Scholarship Contest, Geography Jeopardy, and a very special GIS Cake among other treats.
Night Against Procrastination is a fun exciting event focused on encouraging students to get started on big term assignments early. We provide workspace, professional writing staff, tutors, relaxation sessions (e.g. “Make your own stress ball), mini workshops (e.g. “Quick Guide to APA Citation”), soup, hot chocolate, popcorn, and sweet swag! Come join more than 200 students as we all gather together to get ‘er done.
Did you know that open access articles attract more citations than those published in subscription journals? A substantial body of research evidence demonstrates what’s known as the Open Access Citation Advantage. A recent study in the open access journal PLoS ONE found that advantage to be as high as 19% — even when articles had been embargoed (made open access after a certain period). This is because it’s easier for anyone to access a freely available article – meaning that scholars anywhere can cite it in their own papers without worrying if their institution can afford an expensive journal subscription.
Why does this matter? Higher citations are regarded as a major indicator of research impact – the basis for growth in both individual researchers’ careers and in the profile of their institutions.
Here at Brock, recipients of funding from the Library Open Access Publishing Fund attest to the benefits of freely sharing their articles:
“Because it was open, this article received more citations than those I have published the same time period but not open.” —Jian Liu, Professor, Health Sciences
“Because it was open, my article attracted higher citations.” — Ping Liang, Associate Professor, Biology.
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Did you know that open access leads to higher citation counts and raises the profile of Brock research? Scholarly literature made freely available online also enhances collaboration and ensures that the public can access taxpayer-funded research.
In honour of International Open Access Week, Oct. 23-29, the Library and Learning Commons display cases feature open access resources and statements from Brock researchers on why “open” is important to them.
The Library will also be celebrating Open Access Week with several other activities, including:
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Updates to networking equipment in the Library’s data centre will take place on Sunday, October 1st from 7 to 7:30 a.m. During this time, no access to any library resources will be available.
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures has mounted a display in the Learning Commons and Thistle hallway showcasing various aspects of French, Italian, German, and Hispanic and Latin American Cultures.
Come to view the intriguing assortment of items on display and win a prize by successfully answering a skill-testing question each week. The questions will be posted on Facebook and on Twitter, as well as on the MLLC website. Please send your responses to: dbielicki@brocku.ca
Skill-testing question #2:
Enter here to take the subway! Name the style in which I was built. The names of both the French and German styles are required!
Congratulations to Jacob Stickel, winner of week 1’s question.
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A hearty Brock University welcome to Nicole Nolan who joins the leadership team of the James A. Gibson Library this October. Nicole joins us from Western University Libraries. Read more about Nicole, her passion for libraries and her local roots. Please join us in welcoming Nicole to the Brock Community.
The James A. Gibson Library is proud to participate in Science Literacy Week, a Canada wide celebration of science and science literature. Learn more.
Events:
Exploring Our Geologic Past: a campus rock tour led by Dr. Francine McCarthy, Dept. of Earth Science
When: Tuesday, September 19, from 5 p.m to 6 p.m
Where: James A. Gibson Library / Learning Commons (meeting location)
Note: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear as the tour will run rain or shine
Admission: Free
Let’s Talk Science … in the Learning Commons
When: Thursday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Learning Commons / James A. Gibson Library (main floor)
Admission: Free
Focus on Fossils Display
When: September 18-24, 2017
Where: Display cases at the Thistle entrance to the Learning Commons and inside the Library, main floor
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