TRU Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference Returns for its 21st Year

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  Posted on: March 26, 2026

Get ready to be inspired by the creativity and curiosity of TRU’s undergraduate researchers. The 21st annual Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference is coming up April 7 to 10. From lecture sessions to poster showcases, see how students across campus are exploring new ideas and pushing their fields forward.

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What’s New in Library Tech This Spring

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  Posted on: March 9, 2026

This April, the library is rolling out several improvements that will enhance access to digital collections, support teaching and research and improve overall user experience.

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TRU Day of Giving Feb. 26: Support the Millennium Library Endowment

TRU Day of Giving. 24 hours to make a difference. Go to choose your cause and select millenium library endowment fund to support the library!

  Posted on: February 23, 2026

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is gearing up for its annual Day of Giving on Thursday, Feb. 26, a 24‑hour philanthropic push rallying alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to support student success. Running from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (PST), the Day of Giving challenges the TRU community to help raise $80,000 in just one day,…

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Explore the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Map at TRU Library

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  Posted on: January 27, 2026

If you are looking for a powerful way to support learning about the histories, cultures and contemporary realities of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada Map kit is now available at the TRU Library. Created through a national collaboration led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society with…

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Smooth, Smart Research Starts with Third Iron

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  Posted on: January 19, 2026

Third Iron is part of TRU Library’s suite of library technologies designed to improve the research experience by making it easier to discover and access scholarly articles and journals. The suite includes BrowZine, LibKey Nomad and LibKey.io, and it also integrates with our Discovery search engine. LibKey Nomad LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that…

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Set Them Up for Success: Library Resources Every Student Should Know

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  Posted on: January 14, 2026

Looking for ways to support your students? The library offers research help, course reserves, workshops, study spaces, and more. Help your students start the semester strong by reminding them of the library resources and services available to support their learning. Here are a few highlights you can share in your classes or course materials: Research…

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Preparing for a New Semester with TRU Library

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  Posted on: January 6, 2026

At Thompson Rivers University Library, we are committed to supporting on-campus and open learning faculty in their teaching, research and scholarly communication. Start your semester off right with support from the library.

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New Accessibility Features in EBSCO eBooks

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  Posted on: December 9, 2025

EBSCO eBooks now comes with enhanced tools that make reading easier for everyone. From alternative formats and text-to-speech to customizable spacing and detailed accessibility information, these updates help remove barriers and create a more inclusive experience for all readers.

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