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• Experience community, join the public library

  Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  We love libraries! All kinds. So we are delighted to announce on-campus visits by staff from the St. Catharines and Thorold Public Libraries.

  Getting a card is easy, and free. Fill in a form, present some ID, and then you’ll be all set to borrow video games, join book clubs, experience adult craft nights, and more. Online resources such as popular magazines, audio books, streaming videos and music are also available, and offer the perfect complement to our more scholarly collections.

  Who: St. Catharines Public Library
  Where: Matheson Learning Commons (Library main floor)
  When: Tuesday, September 20, 12-4 pm.

  Who: Thorold Public Library
  Where: Matheson Learning Commons (Library main floor)
  When: Thursday, September 22, 1:30-3:30. 
  

  Tags: Community, Community Collaboration, Events
  Categories: Learning Commons, Main

• Employment Opportunity

  Thursday, September 01, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library is accepting applications for the position of Circulation Assistant in our User Services & Engagement (formerly Access Services) department.

  The incumbent will assist students, faculty, staff, community members and other visitors in locating, using and borrowing material. Maintains library collections in good order and condition and facilitates their use. Maintains and updates records relating to library users and collections. Monitors bookings for the group study rooms. Depending on departmental needs, the incumbent will work a variety of days/shifts including day, evening, weekend and/or holiday.

  Learn more about the role, qualifications, salary, etc. and apply by September 13 at 12:01 am

  Tags: Employment opportunity
  Categories: Main

• Brock Library services and resources highlighted in new exhibit

  Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  New and returning students are invited to stop by and view a new exhibit in the Library and Learning Commons display cases. The exhibit features unique items from Brock’s Archives and Special Collections, the Makerspace, and Map, Data & GIS Library. A guide to study spots, research basics, and the various ways to get help from the library are also featured.  Welcome to Brock University Library runs to Friday, September 16.

  Tags: Archives and Special Collections, Makerspace, MDGL, Services, Students
  Categories: Archives, Learning Commons, Main, Makerspace, MDGL

• Welcome and welcome back!

  Monday, August 29, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  A new term and a fresh start, welcome to Brock and the Library.

  Whether you are a new or returning student or instructor, learn something new on the Discover Your Library page. Complete our popular Scholar Style quiz and receive customized services based on your answers.

  We look forward to working with you and wish you all the best for a successful term.

  Categories: Main, Makerspace, MDGL

• Join our team as a Circulation Clerk

  Friday, August 26, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library is recruiting for two Circulation Clerks for the User Services & Engagement department.

  The Circulation Clerk in User Services & Engagement is responsible for assisting users with locating, using and borrowing material and providing basic copying and printing services to all users at the Ask Us desk. Depending on departmental needs, the Circulation Clerk may work a variety of days/shifts including day, evening, weekend and/or holiday on an “on-call” temporary basis.

  Learn more about the role, qualifications, salary, etc. and apply by September 3 at 12:01 am

  Tags: Employment opportunity
  Categories: Main

• Join our team as Head, Research Lifecycle Department

  Monday, July 18, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time probationary position of Head, Research Lifecycle Department from qualified candidates who have experience with library services, resources, and tools in support of research at a post-secondary institution.

  The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction for the operations of Brock Library’s new Research Lifecycle Department. This new department came into effect on May 1, 2022 as part of the Library’s new organizational design. The Research Lifecycle Department is a researcher-centered department that provides support in areas such as data services, evidence synthesis support, scholarly communication, and digital scholarship. This department maintains the Map, Data, & GIS Library, and is composed of four librarians (including the head), two permanent staff members, and part-time student staff.

  Learn more about this opportunity and how to apply. Applications will be accepted until Monday, September 1 at 12:01AM

  Tags: Employment opportunity
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• Local nautical history highlighted in new exhibit

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Note: this post originally published by Jocelyn Titone in Seen & Heard.

  In anticipation of the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Fourth Welland Canal this August, Brock University Library Assistant Sue Sykes has created several exhibits in Library spaces that highlight some facts and history of the canals, their bridges and the ships that have passed through them.  Items were curated from Brock’s Archives and Special Collections, Archives Canada and Sykes’ own personal nautical collection. The Brock Makerspace helped create lithophanes of the Welland Canal flight locks. Items on display from her personal collection include a brass door stop and running lights from the Venitia steam yacht that was once owned by local shipping company Scott Misener Steamships; examples of shipping flags from marine carriers Algoma, Patterson and Great Lakes Towing; a model laker ship that travelled through the Welland Canal; a 1920s photo of the Port of Goderich filled with ships carrying grain; and an artifact from John A. Roebling, the Chief Engineer of the Niagara Falls railway bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge.

  The displays are located on the main floor of the Library in the Matheson Learning Commons near the Ask Us desk and in Thistle Hall next to the Library’s south entrance. Additional historical information on the Welland Canal can be found in several digital exhibits curated by Brock Archives and Special Collections: Building the Welland Ship Canal, The History of the Welland Canal — All four of Them, and The Welland Canal’s Bridges and Tunnels — The Solution to Traffic Jams for over 100 years. Ship schedules are tweeted daily by the St. Catharines Museum Twitter account, and can be found on the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System Bridge Status webpage.

   

  Tags: display, Staff
  Categories: Archives, Learning Commons, Main

• Instructors encouraged to submit fall reading lists soon

  Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Reserve request processing for the fall term is underway at Brock University Library.

  To ensure your students have access to their fall course materials, we encourage you to submit reading lists as soon as possible. Ideally by August 5, 2022.  

  An instructor self-serve option is also available, providing flexibility to instructors who wish to do this work themselves. All self-submissions will get a final check for copyright compliance, and will then be active for students.

  Questions? reserve@brocku.ca

  Tags: Faculty, Services, Students
  Categories: Main

• Career opportunity in Acquisitions

  Thursday, June 23, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library is recruiting a Library Assistant for the Acquisitions department.

  Reporting to the Head, Collections Services, the Library Assistant, Acquisitions completes the acquisitions process for all digital media, as well as print and electronic monograph resources, completes financial processes, coordinates and processes all donations, and provides operational support for the department.

  Learn more about this full time position, qualifications, salary, etc. and apply by July 5 at 12:01 am

  Tags: Employment opportunity
  Categories: Main

• Career opportunity in the Makerspace

  Thursday, June 16, 2022 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library is recruiting a Makerspace Technician and Facilitator.

  You will:

  • Provide end-user support for all Makerspace hardware and software, and work as part of a team that provides user support and instruction during Makerspace drop in hours.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Makerspace equipment, making recommendations for equipment purchases, when required.
  • Provide Makerspace curriculum support, by preparing and delivering workshops and demonstrations on relevant topics such as 3D modelling, 3D printing, scanning, etc.
  • Participate in workshops for community learning programs, including Bridging our Worlds through Science, Scientifically Yours, Youth University, etc.
  • Support faculty with 3D printing and other Makerspace technologies by providing expertise, guidance and thought leadership.

  Learn more about this full time position, qualifications, salary, etc. and apply by July 4 at 12:01 am

  Tags: Employment opportunity, Makerspace
  Categories: Main, Makerspace