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Library Matters: He Alo A He Alo – Face-to-Face

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:36:45 -0400

By Hiʻiakalehuakaulei Hashimoto (Kanaka ʻŌiwi), Curatorial Intern for Indigenous Art (2022-2026), ɬ�﷬ Visual Arts Collection The ɬ�﷬ Visual Arts Collection is happy to share Spirit of the Killer Whale by Wet’suwet’en First Nation artist Tsekot Ron Austin as part of …

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Library Matters: New Quiet Pods Now Available at the Macdonald Campus Library

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:57:47 -0400

The Macdonald Campus Library is pleased to offer two new quiet study pods, funded by the Post-Graduate Students’ Society of ɬ�﷬ (PGSS). The pods provide a quiet, enclosed space for individual study, online meetings, interviews, and video calls. One …

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Library Matters: Rising Temperatures & Your Health

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:26:28 -0400

by Sabine Calleja, Assistant Librarian – Liaison for the Ingram School of Nursing (ISoN) and Palliative Care and Eleni Philippopoulos. Assistant Librarian – Liaison for Undergraduate Medical Education at Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering; Jennie Fallis, Assistant …

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Library Matters: Van Life with Pitou – The Road to Montreal’s ’76 Games

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:50:20 -0400

Can you think of a more unique way to spread the message of Montreal and the Olympic spirit worldwide than by the power of a Volkswagen camper van named “Pitou”? Louise and Philip Wronski set out to do just that …

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Library Matters: Exploring the Rare Book Collections of the Nahum Gelber Law Library

Wed, 27 May 2026 15:18:45 -0400

By Farane Zaidi, a 2nd year ɬ�﷬ Master of Information Studies student, who completed a special collections practicum at the Nahum Gelber Law Library during the winter 2026 semester. There is something strangely surreal about handling a book printed over …

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Library Matters: Six Students Honoured at the 2026 Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:39:56 -0400

Version française à venir On Thursday, May 7, 2026, students, library staff, and members of the Friends of the ɬ�﷬ Libraries came together to celebrate the recipients of the second annual Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards. The ceremony brought together parents, family members, …

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Library Matters: Sneak Peek: The new eScholarship@ɬ�﷬ is almost here!

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:31:39 -0400

by Awais Mehmood Khalid, Programmer Analyst As we move closer to the June 1 launch of the new eScholarship@ɬ�﷬ on the Scholaris platform, we’re excited to share an early look at what’s coming. This sneak peek highlights a few of …

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Library Matters: Celebrating the 2026 Winners of the ɬ�﷬ Libraries Excellence Awards

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:48 -0400

Each year, the ɬ�﷬ Library Excellence Awards recognize colleagues who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity, leadership, and service. These awards highlight individuals whose everyday work strengthens our community and advances the mission of the Libraries. Please join us as we honour …

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Library Matters: Megan Chellew appointed Associate Dean of Collection Services

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:28:28 -0400

The ɬ�﷬ Libraries are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Chellew as Associate Dean of Collection Services. Megan has been serving in this role on an interim basis since April 2024. Megan joined the Libraries in 2006 as …

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Library Matters: Call for Book Chapter Proposals: History of the ɬ�﷬ Libraries

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:50:05 -0400

In preparation for the 200th anniversary of ɬ�﷬ Libraries in 2029, the Editors invite proposals for original book chapters and short focus texts exploring the history of the Libraries. This edited volume will highlight new research and fresh perspectives on how ɬ�﷬’s …

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