News

• New Resource: Curio.ca

  Monday, March 05, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

   

  

  Image from Anne (2017)

  Dive into Curio.ca and explore the rich collection of streaming video and audio from CBC and Radio-Canada.  From The Nature of Things and Stratford Festival Productions, to the 2017 reboot of Anne of Green Gables, Curio.ca offers a wide variety of content to use in and outside the classroom.  This new subscription offers access to thousands of videos and the ability to create playlists and highlight segments for closer analysis.

  For more information, please contact your Liaison Librarian.

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• More Access: Canadiana Online

  Thursday, March 01, 2018 | By jdingle

  

  How was the weather in Quebec City in 1793? Wonder no more!

  Learn something new about Canada with Canadiana Online, our richest collection of digitized historical documents, ranging from the arrival of European settlers to the late 20th Century. With books, newspapers, and government documents, all digitized and fully searchable, Canadiana Online is the first and best source for Canada’s documentary heritage.

  In 2018, our access to Canadiana Online is greatly increasing, from around 5 million pages of digitized content to than 30 million pages. Check out these newly digitized sources for yourself here or ask your liaison librarian to lean more!

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• Kudos to David Sharron, Brock University Archivist

  Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Librarian, Mark Robertson is pictured presenting the OLA Archival and Preservation Achievement Award to David Sharron on February 1, 2018

  David Sharron, Head of Archives and Special Collections at the Gibson Library was recently awarded the Ontario Library Association’s Archival and Preservation Achievement Award. We are very proud of David’s accomplishments and thankful for his contributions to the University and the Niagara community. Learn more.

   

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• On Display: Fair Dealing Week / Freedom to Read Week

  Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  This week, libraries across Canada are celebrating Freedom to Read Week and Fair Dealing Week. The Gibson Library is supporting this initiative through social media and with two new exhibits in the Learning Commons’ display cases.

  

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• Laptop Loan Service Coming to an End

  Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  The Library’s laptop loan service has seen a significant decline in usage over the years, especially as personal laptop ownership by students has dramatically increased. After reviewing the program, the Library has decided to discontinue lending laptops. This will take effect as of May 1st.

  The Library will be investing in new desktop computers over the spring and summer of 2018.

  If you have any concerns, please contact [email protected]

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• New Resource: AAAS Historical Periodicals Collection

  Monday, February 26, 2018 | By jdingle

  Check out the American Antiquarian Society Historical Periodicals Collection – your new primary source for American History. With coverage running from 1684 to 1912, this is the most extensive collection of historical American periodicals available. Search across over 10 million pages of rich content relevant to all aspects of American History during this period.

  Contact your liaison librarian to learn more!

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• More Access: Human Kinetics Journals

  Monday, February 19, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  You asked for more and we’ve delivered! The Library now licenses all 29 journals from Human Kinetics, the world’s foremost information provider in physical activity and allied health fields. This content is available through many of our databases including CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Sport Discus and SuperSearch. Have a look today!

  Contact your Liaison Librarian if you’d like more information.

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• New resource: ACLS Humanities E-Books

  Thursday, February 15, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Looking for the most important books across the Humanities and Social Sciences? Take a look at ACLS Humanities E-Books. This collection of over 5,000 frequently cited books was selected by scholars from the American Council of Learned Societies and a variety of scholarly societies. From Archaeology to Sociology there’s something in here for everyone. Try it now.

  Contact your Liaison Librarian if you’d like more information

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• On Display: Celebrating First Generation Students

  Tuesday, February 13, 2018 | By Evelyn Smith

  First Generation students (Trailblazers) are being celebrated at Brock University this week.  As over 25% of our student population is first in their family to attend post-secondary, they are changing the course of their own lives and also the lives of generations to follow.

  In honour of these students, a new display in the Library and Learning Commons features the profiles of famous “First Gens.” From Shaquille O’Neal and Michelle Obama to Roberta Jamieson and Mahatma Gandhi, there is a Trailblazer story to inspire you.

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• Student Spotlight: Taking the First Step: Using 3D modeling to enhance learning

  Thursday, February 08, 2018 | By tlewis3

  

  One of our Brock Library Makerspace champions shared a bit with Ultimaker about her journey to becoming proficient in 3D modeling and printing.

  View the blog to learn more.

  Ultimaker Blog

   

   

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