Articles tagged with: display

  • Pride Featured Collection

    Thursday, March 05, 2026 | By

    In celebration of Pride Week 2026 at Brock University, the Library is highlighting a curated collection of books that explore the richness and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences, histories and scholarship. This collection brings together works from across disciplines literature, history, film, religion, education and cultural studies to showcase the many ways queer and trans voices shape our understanding of identity, community and social change.

    From academic studies and cultural criticism to poetry, memoir and fiction, these titles reflect global perspectives on queer life and creativity. Readers will find works examining topics such as queer activism, drag performance, LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, queer media and popular culture, and the intersections of sexuality with race, class and religion.

    This Pride Week display celebrates the resilience, creativity and scholarship of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities while encouraging students, faculty and staff to explore new perspectives and stories. Browse the collection at the Matheson Learning Commons or online and discover titles that honour Pride, foster understanding and amplify queer voices.

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  • Learning Commons display highlights UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

    Monday, March 02, 2026 | By

    Discover the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through an engaging visual display that highlights the global roadmap for building a more just, equitable, and sustainable world by 2030.

    Each goal—ranging from quality education and gender equality to climate action and responsible consumption—invites viewers to reflect on the challenges facing our world and the collective action needed to overcome them. Explore how these interconnected goals shape international cooperation, local initiatives, and everyday choices, and be inspired to consider your own role in advancing sustainable change. The SGD goals are currently on display in the Matheson Learning Commons.

    Brock International curated this display.

    Please take a look at the Library’s Sustainable Development Goals book collection here.

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  • Learning Commons exhibit explores women in sports

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | By

    A hockey jersey from the Montreal Victoire

    Brock Library thanks Isobel Flindall, Graduate co-op student librarian in Collections Services for this exhibit and blog post. Visit the display in the Matheson Learning Commons until February 27. 

    With teams in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), and Northern Super League (NSL), Canada’s professional women’s sports reached a “critical mass” in 2024 (Spencer, 2024). This is exciting for those of us who enjoy spectating hockey, basketball, and soccer games – but also for youth and student athletes, for whom the goal of playing professionally is now “much more tangible” (Stober, 2024).

    The rise of women’s participation in professional team sports is associated in part with identified consumer potential (Boer, 2025; Pegoraro & Taylor, 2021; Stober, 2024). While the implication that the industry’s commitment to women’s sports is dependent on their profitability is disappointing, it also shows that we as consumers can make a difference.

    A featured collection of books, e-books, and a/v materials accompanies the exhibit and is an invitation for the reader to get thinking about women’s sports. To celebrate successes, like Canada establishing professional women’s teams in the PWHL, WNBA, and NSL, without overlooking the persistence of sexism in the sports industry (Hindman & Walker, 2020; Milner & Braddock, 2017).

    Sources:

    Boer, T. D. (2025, July 4). Women’s sports are booming. Why now? CBC Sports. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/womens-sports-growth-north-america-why-now-1.7569708

    Hindman, L. C., & Walker, N. A. (2020). Sexism in Professional Sports: How Women Managers Experience and Survive Sport Organizational Culture. Journal of Sport Management, 34(1), 64–76. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2018-0331

    Milner, A. N., & Braddock, J. H. (2017). Women in Sports: Breaking Barriers, Facing Obstacles. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/west/detail.action?docID=4923027

    Pegoraro, A., & Taylor, T. (2021). Editorial: Women’s Professional Sport: Understanding Distinctiveness. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, 806247. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.806247

    Spencer, D. (2024, December 25). Canada’s women’s pro sports landscape transformed in 2024 with arrival of PWHL, NSL, WNBA. CBC Sports. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/year-in-review-canada-womens-pro-sports-1.7418973

    Stober, E. (2024, April 6). Women’s pro sports is a ‘global phenomenon’—And Canada is finally joining in. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/10406205/womens-sports-canada-project-8/

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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