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  • Kudos to University Archivist

    Tuesday, April 25, 2017 | By

    The Library is happy to recognize the significant accomplishment of our Archivist, David Sharron who recently certified as a Digital Archives Specialist (DAS). Training for the certification is administered by the Society of American Archivists and is a particularly rigorous two year program of course work on digital archives. Passing the certification exam with flying colours, David is one of only three archivists in all of Canada to receive this desgination.

    Congratulations!

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  • Extended Hours during the Examination Period

    Tuesday, April 11, 2017 | By

    Calling all night owls! #LateNightLibrary is back for the winter term. The main floor of the James A. Gibson Library and Matheson Learning Commons will be open until 2:30 a.m. from Sunday to Thursday each week. Friday April 21 we will also be open until 2:30am.

    Saturdays April 15 and April 22 we will be open from 9:00am-11:00pm.

    Extended hours will be available until April 25th.

    The late night study space includes individual study space, computers, group study rooms, photocopiers and printers. Please note that access is via the Thistle entrance only — the Schmon Tower entrance doors will be unavailable. Library services such as borrowing and research help will not be available during late night study.

    Those who rely on public transit should be aware of transit schedules. Please note the last St. Catharines Transit Bus leaving campus is at 11:30pm. During late night hours patrons desiring accompaniment walking to their residence or car can contact Campus Security (download the Brock Mobile app to easily reach the dispatcher). During the exam period, BUSU will continue to offer the ‘Drive Home’ shuttle service.
    This initiative would not be possible without the cooperation and support of BUSU, Campus Security and Facilities Management.

    Questions? Contact libhelp@brocku.ca
    http://bit.ly/LateNightLibrary

    https://brocku.ca/library/use/spaces/late-night-study/

     

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  • On Display : Astérix and Obélix

    Tuesday, April 04, 2017 | By

    “The year is 50 B.C. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely! One small village of indomitable Gauls still holds out against the invaders. And life is not easy for the Roman legionaires who garrison the fortified camps of Totorum, Aquarium, Laudanum and Compendium …”

    Translated into 107 languages and adored around the world, the comic series Astérix et Obélix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo debuted in 1959. In all, 36 albumns have been published since then. In addition to print, the anti-heroes have been featured in numerous films and games. In 1989, their influence extended further with the opening of Parc Astérix, a theme park north of Paris.

    The Library and Learning Commons display cases – in a light-hearted end to the winter term, are exhibiting several albums and figurines of the characters. Enjoy the display and be on the look-out for Dogmatix (Astérix’s loyal companion and tiny fearless terrier). He has his own method for dealing with the invading Romans!

    Special thanks to Sébastien Marchal (University Marketing and Communications) and Catherine Parayre (Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures – French Studies) for this entertaining exhibit.

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  • Music Books, Scores & Journals Relocated

    Sunday, February 12, 2017 | By

    In preparation for upcoming renovations to the 5th floor of the Schmon Tower, music books, scores and periodicals have been permanently relocated. The book collection (both circulating and reference) and music scores are now located on the 8th floor of the Library. Music periodicals are shelved on the 7th floor.

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