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  • Black History Month 2026

    Monday, February 02, 2026 | By

    This Black History Month, we invite you to explore a wide-ranging collection of books that highlight Black history, culture, scholarship, and lived experience across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Spanning disciplines such as history, literature, education, social justice, feminism, and political thought, this collection centres Black voices and perspectives that have shaped and continue to shape our world. 

    Readers will find critical works on policing, abolition, education, environmental justice, and Black liberation movements alongside memoirs, poetry, fiction, and cultural criticism. The collection also emphasizes Black Canadian histories and scholarship, highlighting stories that are often overlooked but essential to understanding Canada’s past and present. 

    Visit the display to discover new authors, revisit foundational texts, and engage with stories that challenge, inspire, and affirm the richness and complexity of Black life. This collection contains a series of print and digital books. 

    Whether you’re looking for something for a class, personal growth, or simply a great read, this collection invites you to learn, reflect, and connect with stories that matter this month and the future. 

    Learn more about Black History Month 2026 at Brock here, and see the 2026 event listings

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  • Love Data Week is back with a full slate of workshops! 

    Monday, January 26, 2026 | By

    Love Data Week is February 9-13, 2026

    Love Data Week (February 9–13) is an annual, worldwide initiative that promotes data literacy, builds data skills, and showcases data repositories. In alignment with this year’s theme, “Where’s the Data?”, the Library has organized a week of virtual workshops highlighting data resources and research practices. Workshops will introduce databases that provide access to full datasets, explore strategies for preserving data you produce in your own research, and develop foundational GIS and data visualization skills, no prior experience required! The program also includes a workshop in partnership with Statistics Canada on locating published historical data, as well as a session focused on developing a Data Management Plan.

    To view the full program at Brock, and register for workshops, visit: https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/organization/library

    For a list of all global events and workshops, visit: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/about/news-events/international-love-data-week/events

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  • Students helping students focus of new exhibit

    Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | By

    Student Library Assistants pose at their exhibit

    Six James A. Gibson Library student assistants unveiled an engaging new display in the Learning Commons this month. From Our Perspective offers guidance on such topics as:

    • the best Omni hacks
    • finding library streaming video databases
    • librarian support for research projects
    • finding course readings
    • navigating exam season
    • developing the practice of asking questions, and
    • expanding horizons with the Brock study-abroad program

    Visit the exhibit until February 6 located in display cases at the Thistle entrance and inside the Learning Commons across from the Badger Books Collection.

     

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  • Goals, Growth, and Good Habits

    Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | By

    The start of a new year often brings goals for better focus, healthier routines, and improved balance. But lasting change doesn’t come from pressure or perfection. This collection highlights books that support student wellbeing, mental health, and academic success through realistic and compassionate approaches to self-care.

    Featuring titles on managing stress and burnout, building sustainable habits, mindfulness, movement, nutrition, and emotional resilience, these books recognize the realities of student life. Whether you’re navigating a heavy course load, adjusting to new routines, or simply looking for ways to feel more grounded, this collection offers practical tools and thoughtful perspectives to support both your studies and your well-being.

    While you move into the new year, explore some of these resources that encourage progress over perfection, balance over burnout, and care for both mind and body—because academic success is strongest when it’s supported by good mental health.

    As a reminder, Brock’s campus offers a lot of support for students. The Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre has implemented many different services and programs to meet the increasing mental health needs of Brock’s constantly changing student population. There are also several on-campus and off-campus food security resources for students to explore.

    At the Library you can explore our Games and Recreation Collection for a study break or engage with more wellness books and popular new reads in our Badger Book Collection.

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  • How Bill C-15 could impact Brock’s interlibrary loan services

    Friday, December 12, 2025 | By

    open book icon that reads: Save Canada's Interlibrary Loans

    Bill C-15, currently before Parliament, includes changes to the Canada Post Corporation Act that would give Canada Post the ability to set postage rates rather than maintaining the Library Materials, or “Library Book Rate” that keeps interlibrary loan (ILL) shipping affordable across Canada. Without this reduced rate, national ILL could become significantly more expensive for libraries outside of our Omni partners, potentially limiting access to physical materials from across the country.  

    While this change does not affect delivery service or costs for Interlibrary Loan among our Omni partners in Ontario, it would directly impact Brock’s participation in physical ILL networks outside of Omni.  

    Brock researchers have benefited from this low-cost shipping 619 times in 2025. We in turn have used the “Library Book Rate” 167 times this year to ship physical resources from our collection to researchers across Canada. 

    You can have your say by sending a letter to your MP urging them to protect interlibrary loan and access to knowledge. Learn more and access a letter template.   

    Other useful links:

    Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind Librarianship.ca  

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  • Spoken & Written

    Thursday, December 04, 2025 | By

    Explore a curated collection that brings together the best of modern voices and timeless classics. From contemporary poets who challenge and redefine the art form to the enduring works of writers who shaped literary history, this selection invites you to experience poetry’s full range—its emotion, rhythm, insight, and imagination.

    Perfect for longtime poetry lovers and curious newcomers alike, this display encourages you to reconnect with familiar favourites, encounter new perspectives, and celebrate the timeless art of verse.

    The Spoken & Written display features several print-only titles. Find them on the display shelves next to the Ask Us desk until January.

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  • Early mathematics learning

    Friday, November 28, 2025 | By

    Brock Library thanks Olga Fellus for this display and blog post. Visit this exhibit at the Learning Commons Thistle display case until December 5.

    Imagine a teacher sitting with a group of schoolchildren for their daily read-aloud. The teacher has chosen the picture book ‘Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race.’ Following the read-aloud, one child turns to her neighbour and says, “Katherine Johnson was amazing! But I never see numbers floating in the air, I guess I’m just not a math person.”

    Dr. Olga Fellus from the Faculty of Education created two displays featuring quotes from her study on children’s picture books that tell stories about the experience of doing mathematics. The displayed picture books reflect stories of developing confidence in mathematics. This stance is promoted in the PJ math methods courses in the teacher education program to support and sustain the flourishing of students in mathematics.

    We invite the Brock community to visit the displays and engage with the stories behind each artifact.

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  • Exam Supports at the Library

    Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | By

    This month, the Learning Commons display cases feature a little bit of encouragement to all those writing exams and completing final assignments.

    The Library offers group, quiet and silent spaces for student work. Learn more about room booking here. We host de-stress events during the exam period, and have curated an array of relaxation links in a newly updated library guide. Visit the display today to learn more or check out our Exam De-stress Guide. Don’t forget to check our Badger Books Collection for popular reads, wellness titles and more!

    To all writing and marking exams this month, we wish you success.

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  • GIS Day 2025!

    Friday, November 21, 2025 | By

    Students gathered on GIS Day this year to explore resume writing, job searching, scholarship opportunities, and the power of professional networking. If you weren’t able to attend but would like to view the slide deck, please contact [email protected].

    Sharon Janzen, Maps, GIS & Geospatial Data Specialist, encouraged students to make the most of their student status by accessing the many online learning resources available through the university’s ArcGIS Site License. Emily Rollo, Career Education Specialist, shared practical strategies for strengthening resumes and navigating the job market. Sonia Dhaliwal, Research Data Librarian, added to the excitement by spotlighting Student Voices, a feature in the ACMLA Bulletin, a trade publication released twice a year.

    Attendees enjoyed cake, pizza, and a chance to make buttons to take home—always a GIS Day favourite.

    Mark your calendars for next year: we’ll celebrate GIS Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2026!

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  • International Education Week in the Library

    Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | By

    During International Education Week, Brock International created two displays in the Brock University Library featuring cultural, traditional, and historical artifacts from countries around the world. Each item was contributed by members of the Brock International team, reflecting their global journeys and the diverse communities they are connected to.

    Each item reflects a personal connection – whether a family story, a cultural tradition, or a meaningful experience abroad. Together, they showcase Brock International’s deep global roots, our commitment to cultural understanding, and the passion that drives the programs we offer.

    We invite the Brock community to visit the displays and engage with the stories behind each artifact.

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