Articles tagged with: Staff

• Temporary Service Adjustments, March 25-April 5

  Thursday, March 25, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  In response to Brock University moving into Stage 1 of the University’s Response and Recovery plan, the Library is adjusting its in-person services.

  During this period, bookable study space will not be available.

  The book pickup service will continue, but with shortened hours and a new contactless model. The new hours for pickup are Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am-2pm. Upon arrival for pickup and after screening by campus security, please come to our Book Pickup table just outside the entrance of the library. Give us a call at 905-688-5550 x4583 to let us know you have arrived, and Library staff will bring your books out to you. Full instructions will be provided to you over email when your items are ready for pickup.

  Online library services such as scanning requests and Hathi Trust are unaffected by the shutdown. We will continue to support access to the information you need for your research and teaching.

  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at libhelp@brocku.ca

  Tags: Faculty, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• UPDATE: Library Service Adjustments During Provincewide Shutdown

  Friday, January 08, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  In response to Brock University moving into Stage 1 of the University’s Response and Recovery plan, the Library is adjusting its in-person services.

  During this period, bookable study space will not be available.

  The book pickup service will continue, but with shortened hours and a new contactless model. The new hours for pickup are Wednesday from 10am-2pm. Upon arrival for pickup and after screening by campus security, please come to our Book Pickup table just outside the entrance of the library. Give us a call at 905-688-5550 x4583 to let us know you have arrived, and Library staff will bring your books out to you. Full instructions will be provided to you over email when your items are ready for pickup.

  Online library services such as scanning requests and Hathi Trust are unaffected by the shutdown. We will continue to support access to the information you need for your research and teaching.

  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at libhelp@brocku.ca

  Tags: Faculty, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• Library Yoga returns!

  Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Library Yoga is back for midterm season! Whether you’re winding down after your exams or preparing for your next big assignment, librarian and yoga instructor Chelsea Humphries is here to help you find space to pause, process, and prepare for your academic experiences, right in the middle of the (virtual) library!

  These two Library Yoga sessions will be livestreamed on LifeSize on Wednesday, October 28th and Wednesday, November 4th from 12:15-12:45 PM. You can register and find the links to the events on ExperienceBU. Recordings of the events will be saved for later viewing on the Library’s YouTube channel.

  These simple mindful movement sequences will pull you into the present moment, providing an opportunity for you to check-in with yourself, notice how you’re feeling, and take a few deep breaths before returning to your studies with refreshed energy and awareness. They are designed to be incorporated into the middle of a busy day, and they can be done in regular clothing and in any open space. Absolute beginners are welcome! After all, we all feel the midterm crunch and have likely had some of the following experiences:

  • You’re doing research and getting frustrated because you aren’t finding what you’re looking for. It’s getting hard to focus because you are feeling overwhelmed.
  • You have been working for hours and can hardly focus your eyes on the computer screen. You wonder how you’re going to manage to write the rest of your paper.
  • After a long virtual class, you’re surprised to find that your back is sore.

  Yoga can help you to notice experiences like these, when your mind and your body are telling you that you need to take a break. As a mindful practice, it can also help you approach your studies with a greater sense of calm and balance.

  If you’re interested in checking out Library Yoga before the live sessions, we encourage you to get a feel for the practice with this curated playlist of Library Yoga sessions and study breaks on our YouTube channel. You can also learn more about Chelsea as a liaison librarian at Brock University on this page and as a yoga instructor on her website.

   

  Tags: Events, Faculty, Staff, Students, Wellness, Workshops
  Categories: Main

• Book return options

  Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock students, faculty and staff are conscientious when it comes to returning their library books. Indeed, “how can I return my books” is a frequent question to libhelp@brocku.ca.

  While it’s not necessary to return items at this time (we’ve renewed regular loans to January 7, 2021), there are procedures in place for users who want to safely return their books.

  Please follow these steps:

  1.   Complete the self-scan survey prior to coming to campus.
  2.   When you arrive, enter at the Rankin Family Pavilion (base of the Schmon Tower).
        Note: Wearing a mask or face covering is required as per Brock’s campus-wide policy.
  3.   Tap your Brock ID card at the Welcome Desk.
        Note: If you don’t have a Brock ID card, follow these instructions to submit a photo and have a card created for you. In the meantime, give your Brock ID number to the staff at the desk.
  4.   Head to the book drop slot just to the left of the stairs to Brock Central and deposit your items.

  Your books will be quarantined for 7 days prior to check-in. Learn more about the quarantine period and a mail-in option for returns (navigate to the returns section).

  Tags: Faculty, MDGL, Our Collections, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• Scanning service for print collection resumes

  Monday, August 10, 2020 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library is pleased to announce that we are resuming our scanning service – and it’s easier and more convenient than ever. You can now request a scan of a book chapter or journal article right from within Omni, the Library’s academic search tool.  

  This service is available, free of charge, to all current Brock students, staff, and faculty.  

  When looking at a book or print journal in Omni, simply click on ‘Request a Scan’ and provide us the details about which chapter or page selection you want. Our team will pull the book from the shelves, scan your requested section, and email you within a few days. That email will include a link – click it, log in with your Brock ID and then download the PDF.  

  Please remember that we must abide by the guidelines in Brock’s Fair Dealing policy, which generally means one chapter from a book, one article from a journal issue, or up to 10% of the total work.  

  Note: Books available electronically through Hathi Trust Emergency Temporary Access Service are not eligible for ‘Request a Scan’. 

  Learn more about our scanning service and other supports.

  Tags: Faculty, Our Collections, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• Research made easy with Omni

  Tuesday, February 04, 2020 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Just in time for the research crunch, we invite you to learn the tips and tricks of Omni, our new academic search tool. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend one of two hands-on workshops this week. Both sessions will be held in Matheson Learning Commons classroom A on

  • Tuesday, February 4 at 2 p.m., and
  • Thursday, February 6 at 10:30 a.m.

  Learn to:

  • discover collections at Brock and the 13 other partner institutions.
  • refine search results by availability, resource type, focused subjects, library collection, and more.
  • browse a virtual bookshelf using Virtual Browse.
  • follow citations from references within an article, and those that cite it.
  • pin, collate, and tag materials in your ‘favourites’ file for easy retrieval.
  • cite, email, and export to a citation tool to manage your information.

  You are welcome to just drop-in to a session however, students will earn CWC credit if they register first on ExperienceBU

  Tags: Faculty, Staff, Workshops
  Categories: Main

• New year, new academic search tool

  Monday, January 06, 2020 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Come explore Omni, our new academic search tool. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend one of three hands-on workshops this month.

  Learn to:

  • discover collections at Brock and the 13 other partner institutions.
  • refine search results by availability, resource type, focused subjects, library collection, and more.
  • browse a virtual bookshelf using Virtual Browse.
  • follow citations from references within an article, and those that cite it.
  • pin, collate, and tag materials in your ‘favourites’ file for easy retrieval.
  • cite, email, and export to a citation tool to manage your information.

  You are welcome to just drop-in to a session however, students will earn CWC credit if they register first on ExperienceBU

  Tags: Faculty, Staff, Students, Training & Development, Workshops
  Categories: Main, Uncategorised

• How are you managing citations? Share your feedback

  Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Are you struggling with citations? Or do you have a great system for managing all your references for essays or scholarly papers?

  We want to hear about it! Please take a few moments to answer a short Library survey on citation management, which refers to the use of systems or software to store and organize references and format in-text citations and bibliographies. Results from the survey will be used to help the Library develop a strategy to support users’ citation management needs. Your responses will be anonymous.

  Anyone at Brock can respond. Survey participants can enter a draw for one of two $25 Brock cards.

  The survey closes Dec. 6 at 5 pm.

  Questions? Contact Elizabeth Yates, Liaison and Scholarly Communication Librarian at eyates@brocku.ca or x4469

  Tags: Citation Management, Faculty, Research, Staff, Student Feedback
  Categories: Main

• Welcome to Brock: Thorold and St. Catharines Libraries On-Site!

  Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  We love libraries! All kinds. As part of Welcome Week events at Brock, the Library is partnering with the Thorold and St. Catharines Public Libraries to provide the Brock community with public library cards. Getting a card is easy as representatives from both libraries will be on-site Thursday, September 5. Fill in a form, present some i.d. and then you’ll be all set to borrow video games, join book clubs, experience adult craft nights, and more.

  What: Thorold and St. Catharines Public Library Membership Drive.
  Where: Learning Commons (Library main floor)
  When: Thursday, September 5. Thorold: 10 am to 12 pm. St. Catharines: 1 pm to 4 pm.

  Tags: Community, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main

• On Display: #MeetTheLibraryMonday

  Wednesday, January 09, 2019 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Last term, we profiled a few Library staff members through our social media channels in a campaign we called #MeetTheLibraryMonday. In conjunction with the campaign, a new display features the profiles of each staff member alongside their favourite books.

  Take a peak next time you are in the Library. The exhibit runs to January 28th.

  Tags: display, Staff
  Categories: Featured Collections, Main