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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APA Style Manual Available Online Through Library

  Posted on: August 21, 2026

The APA Style Manual is now available online for all TRU students, faculty, and staff. This institution-wide resource provides full-text access to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.), the world’s leading guide for academic writing, citation, and research reporting. Why Use It?• Complete Digital Access: Read the full 7th edition online…

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Connect to Articles with LibKey Nomad

  Posted on: August 21, 2026

This summer, the Library partnered with IT Services to deploy LibKey Nomad, a browser extension from Third Iron that helps faculty, staff, and students quickly connect to online journal articles available through TRU Library subscriptions. LibKey Nomad helps you move beyond publisher paywalls and provides seamless access to the evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature you need for…

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Updates from the Makerspace

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  Posted on: April 20, 2026

The Library Makerspace has had a lively semester, with hands‑on events, new and old partnerships, and several exciting changes to the space. From student groups hosting drop‑in events to community repair events, these activities highlight the Makerspace’s role as a welcoming, collaborative environment for learning through making.

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Updates from the Law Library

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  Posted on: April 8, 2026

This was a busy and engaging semester in the TRU Law Library, with events, displays and projects that highlighted faculty expertise, legal developments and forthcoming improvements to the space.

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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

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada map kit now available to borrow from the library. Image of corner of map in the background.

  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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