Articles tagged with: Students

• The Wellness Book Club

  Thursday, October 21, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  If you love to read, you may already know the many benefits of reading for fun.  For instance, one 2009 study from the University of Sussex found that reading for just 6 minutes can significantly reduce stress!  Reading also has the power to improve sleep, increase emotional intelligence, and enhance overall wellbeing.   

  Brock students are invited to sign up for a Wellness Book Club that will run virtually during the month of November.  Hosted by Humanities Liaison Librarian, Justine Cotton, the details are as follows:  

  • Up to 15 students may participate 
  • Participants will need to visit campus* to pick up the book (the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt) 
  • The group will have 1-2 online meetings over MS Teams during November to chat about the book 

  As part of the Club, students will also have the option of participating in a research study exploring the impact of reading on stress levels in university students.  

  Sign-up now or email jcotton@brocku.ca for more details about the Club and/or the research study (REB# 21-058-COTTON).

  *please note Brock University’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for On-Campus 

   

  Tags: Research, Students, Wellness
  Categories: Main

• Welcome Back to Campus

  Wednesday, September 08, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Wednesday, September 8 update for the James A. Gibson Library:

  For your safety:

  • Masks required at all times.
  • Seat booking is not required.
  • Attending online lectures? We recommend the individual study carrels on floors 5, 6 & 7. Please use headphones.
  • No food permitted. Lidded drinks okay.
  • Classrooms A & B are not available for drop-in use.
  • Seating has been reduced to encourage physical distancing.

  Questions?
  Visit the Ask Us desk or libhelp@brocku.ca

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

• Omni partnership pays dividends

  Monday, August 30, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University students, staff, and faculty can now use Omni to request shared physical resources quickly and easily from across all 16 Omni partner institutions, a collection of nearly 23.5 million resources.

  Read more about this innovative collaboration in the Brock News and learn how to make your request in just a few clicks.

  Questions? libhelp@brocku.ca

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

• Public library collaboration makes a virtual return

  Friday, August 27, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Take advantage of the great online resources from your public library by signing up for free accounts.

  The St. Catharines and Thorold Public Libraries extend free memberships to Brock students in the two communities.

  Popular magazines, audio books, streaming videos and music are available for you borrow with your public library card, and offer the perfect complement to our more scholarly collections.

  Join today!

  St. Catharines Public Library

  Thorold Public Library

  Tags: Collaboration, Community, Students
  Categories: Main

• Book a spot!

  Monday, July 19, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  With the University now in stage 3 of its reopening process, we are pleased to offer increased study options in the James A. Gibson Library. Fifty individual study spots are available for pre-booking.

  Two or three-hour time slots are available during weekday mornings and afternoons. The Library closes between 12 and 1pm for cleaning.

  Make your booking now!

  Questions? Please email libhelp@brocku.ca

   

  Tags: Services, Students
  Categories: Main

• Cheering on the Class of 2021

  Friday, June 18, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Congratulations to the 2021 Brock University Graduating Class.

  We’ve shared late nights and early mornings with you. We’ve been at the ready when you’ve dashed in to print assignments and loaned countless course reserve readings and whiteboard markers. We’ve explained the research process, and taught dozens of workshops from 3D printing and ArcGIS to programming, research 101, and yoga.

  All of those interactions big and small, in-person and online have led to this great day – your graduation from Brock University.  We are proud of your accomplishments and offer our whole-hearted best wishes.

  Surgité!

   

  Tags: Students
  Categories: Main

• Library expertise at one click

  Friday, May 07, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Ask a Librarian is a collaborative virtual reference service that connects students, faculty members, and researchers from participating university libraries across Ontario with real-time library and research assistance through chat.

  Since the pandemic began, Brock and partner libraries have seen a sharp increase in questions from our respective communities. In our post-chat exit survey, we recently heard from a Brock student who noted “I love the library chat. I use it all the time and it is always so helpful. It has been a lifesaver during the pandemic!”

  With online support at the forefront right now, we’ve added a new Ask a Librarian tab across our website. Assistance is now just one click away.

  Learn more about Ask a Librarian, or chat with us now.

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

• Discover your library this spring

  Monday, May 03, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Brock University Library welcomes you to the spring term. If you are new to Brock, take a look at the Discover Your Library page for a quick introduction to library people, services, & resources.  Supporting you in your academic life is core to our mission.

  We have developed a number of online and in-person services and supports in response to COVID-19. Our focus is on access to electronic resources and virtual help. You can learn more about these services on our COVID-19 page.

  For new students, the shift to academic research can be a challenge, but getting assistance is easy. We offer email and chat services as well as online research consultations with our Liaison Librarians.

  We look forward to working with you and wish you all the best for a successful term.

  Tags: Archives and Special Collections, Digital Scholarship Lab, Makerspace, MDGL, Our Collections, Services, Staff, Students
  Categories: Main, MDGL

• Submit your Omni feedback today!

  Monday, April 19, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  Since December 2019, students, faculty and staff have been using Omni, Brock University’s new Academic Search Tool, to support their research needs.  How has your experience been?

  The Library is seeking feedback from all members of the Brock community.  We want to hear from YOU: the good, the bad, the ugly.  You can tell all in this short survey.  We’ll be sharing your anonymous feedback with Omni partners to inform future modifications that seek to improve the user experience for all our Omni schools.

  BONUS: All survey respondents have the option to enter a draw for a $50 Amazon gift card. Enter by noon on April 30^th.

  Share your Omni feedback now.

   

   

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

• Exam resources from A-Z Services and the Library

  Tuesday, April 06, 2021 | By Evelyn Smith

  

  As we approach the end of term, the Library along with colleagues in A-Z Learning Services are keen to support Brock students who are completing final assignments and preparing for exams.

  We’ve highlighted a number of resources and tips along with links to research guides, ways to contact us, and stress-relieving diversions in an online booklet this year. We hope you enjoy it and share it with friends.

  A-Z Learning Services has excellent guides available to help you with:

  • time management,
  • exam preparation,
  • essay writing and much more.

  Learning Skills Specialists are also running several online drop-in study sessions that you can visit to study with others, or get help on a specific assignment or question.

  Student mental health and wellness are important to us.  To that end, we’ve created a Wellness Guide for you to explore at any time of the year. And finally, if you could use a little motivation or reassurance, download our smartphone and desktop wallpapers. ⬇️

  Smartphone wallpaper thumbnails (click for full size render and to download)

       

  Desktop wallpaper thumbnails (click for full size render and to download)

  

  Tags: Services, Students
  Categories: Main