Join in the fun on Wednesday, January 24th by snapping a photo of yourself in the Gibson or Map, Data & GIS Libraries or in the Library Makerspace.
Show your library love on #libraryshelfieday by posting your image to Twitter @brock_library and be in the running for a $25 Brock card. We’ll announce the winner here and via our Social Media channels next Thursday.
A little shy? #bookface images are very welcome too!
The James A. Gibson Library mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus, Bill Matheson on December 10, 2017. A quick wit, humble man, and inspiring educator, Professor Matheson taught thousands of students in the Department of Political Science at Brock. Additionally, he served the University in several senior administrative roles. The Matheson Learning Commons – named in his honour, is a vibrant hub of student activity and a fitting tribute to Dr. Matheson. A celebration of his life will be held in the new year.
On your next trip to the Library and Learning Commons, spare some time to view the current display of artifacts by First Nations, Métis and Inuit craftspeople. Learn the importance of sage, sweet grass, cedar and tobacco to indigenous cultures. View intricate bead work, sewing, weaving and more.
The display, curated by Arlene Bannister of Aboriginal Student Services runs until December 15th.
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Two of Canada’s leading advocates for greater access and affordability of teaching and learning materials will be at Brock Thursday, Dec. 7 to speak during a half-day event focused on Open Educational Resources (OER). Learn more.
The Department of Classics and The Library Makerspace recently collaborated on an experiential learning project and all are invited to view the results. Replicas of Alexander the Great, the Pharaoh Hetshepsut, and the Venus of Willendorf are on display this week at the Thistle entrance to the Library.
The works came about as a result of Carrie Murray, Tabitha Lewis, and Jonathan Younker’s work to create a project that would bring technology into the classroom. Students in CLAS 2P32 – Introduction to Archaeology, researched and wrote proposals to choose artifacts held in major museums for 3D printing. The chosen artifacts were printed in class this week.
Following the exhibit, the artifacts will be moved to a display case in the Cypriote Museum, Department of Classics, and they will be used in upcoming courses.
Are you interested in learning more about emerging technology? Check out the Library Makerspace in ST211 during Monday to Friday drop-in hours (10 am – 4 pm). Or, take in one of their free workshops listed on Experience BU.
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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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