GIS Day events return in-person this year after a two-year hiatus. In addition to quizzes, learning and laughter, a key part of the annual tradition at Brock is a GIS Day cake.
Submit one of your map creations (in JPEG format) to Sharon Janzen, Map Library Associate and Geospatial Data Coordinator, for a chance to have it featured on this year’s cake.
Contribute your JPEG to sjanzen@brocku.ca by November 9, 2022.
ArcGIS Pro, Events, Faculty, Graduate students, MDGL, Students
Categories: Main, MDGL
Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time position of Collections Coordinator. The incumbent will provide support to the Library’s Collections Services department by maintaining the library catalogue and collections, as well as gathering statistics to assist with the ongoing evaluation of resources. This role also has a front-desk service component which involves in-depth research support at our Ask Us desk.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply by Thursday, November 3 at 12:01am.
Employment opportunity
Categories: Main
Brock University Library invites applications for the full-time probationary position of Data Services Librarian from qualified candidates who will thrive in a dynamic, fluid and team-oriented environment.
Reporting to the Head of the Research Lifecyle department, the successful candidate will provide a full range of data services and help support services offered in the Map, Data & GIS Library (MDGL).
Learn more about this exciting opportunity and apply by November 28 at 12:01 am.
Employment opportunity
Categories: Main, MDGL
Registration for the Autumn Wellness Book Club is now open. Reading fiction has so many benefits for emotional wellbeing, from reducing stress to better sleep! This term, we will be reading Delia Owens’ 2021 novel Where the Crawdads Sing.
Described by the New York Times Book Review as “a painfully beautiful first novel that is at once a murder mystery, a coming-of-age narrative and a celebration of nature,” the book was also a feature film this past summer.
The Book Club will be hosted by Liaison Librarian, Justine Cotton, who is passionate about sharing the positive impact of reading and discussing books. You can contact her with any questions at jcotton@brocku.ca
Meetings will be held in-person in October (with an option to meet virtually, if preferred). As a part of the Club, members may choose to participate in a research study on the benefits of reading “for fun” on stress levels in university students.
Sign up at: bit.ly/autumnbookclub22
Thanks to the Library’s partnership in Omni, Brock students, faculty, and staff have access to over 25.3 million books from 18 universities in Ontario.
Fanny Dolansky, Brock professor in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, shared “I really couldn’t do my research or teaching without the support of the library and having more access to print (as well as digital) resources and efficient, reliable access, makes a huge difference! Omni and other changes at the library have revolutionized student and faculty research.”
Over the past twelve months, Brock researchers used Omni to borrow approximately 2,000 books! In the same period, Brock Library loaned out over 1,700 books to researchers at other Omni institutions.
To request an item in Omni, login to your library account and perform a search. Omni searches across all 18 partners for that item and when it finds an available copy, you’ll be able to place a request. You can request to pick up the book at Brock or your choice of partner library. You will be notified when your book is ready for pickup and you will enjoy the same 120-day loan period.
Search Omni to find resources that support your coursework, as well as featured collections on a variety of themes.
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.
Community, Community Collaboration, Events
Categories: Learning Commons, Main
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
Employment opportunity
Categories: Main
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.
Archives and Special Collections, Makerspace, MDGL, Services, Students
Categories: Archives, Learning Commons, Main, Makerspace, MDGL
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.
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
Employment opportunity
Categories: Main