Posted on: November 18, 2024
Can we finish a puzzle before exams are over? The TRU Library Puzzle Challenge is a collaborative puzzle event for everyone on campus. The goal is to see how fast we can complete the puzzle we put out in the Learning Commons. Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool puzzler or puzzle curious, this event offers us a…
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Posted on: November 15, 2024
November is widely known as the month of remembrance. It is a time to collectively grieve and remember those who have died. Remembrance Day, which falls on November 11th, is for remembering the tragic events of World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945) and the countless lives that were lost. In Canada, we…
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Posted on: November 4, 2024
We need your help to make our library website better! Your feedback is crucial, and we have two ways for you to share your thoughts: Opinion Survey: A quick online survey to gather your insights. If you decide to provide your name and TRU email address, you will be entered to win a $50 Food…
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Posted on: October 28, 2024
What’s New? Our latest addition is AgeLine from EBSCO. This abstracting and indexing database for the health sciences addresses issues of aging and the population of people 50 years and older with individual, national, and global perspectives. Why You’ll Love It Subject Coverage: Find citations and abstracts on topics from health sciences to social work,…
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Posted on: October 16, 2024
Ready for a break on campus, but looking for something to do other than stare at your phone? TRU Library has just the thing! TRU Library’s new “Take a Break Collection” offers simple ways to rest your brain, practice a little mindfulness, and maybe have a little fun. Located in the HOL Learning commons near…
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Posted on: October 16, 2024
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. We’re excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of women throughout history with a special book display at our library. We’ve curated a fantastic selection of…
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Posted on: October 7, 2024
Third Iron is a recently acquired suite of library technologies that are designed to enhance the research experience by making it easier to discover, access, and manage scholarly articles and journals. The suite includes BrowZine, LibKey Nomad, LibKey.io, and integrates with our Discover Search. BrowZine: is a journal platform that makes it easier to browse,…
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Posted on: September 23, 2024
As we approach Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, we present a special book display dedicated to this important day of remembrance and education. Orange Shirt Day is a time to honor the survivors of residential schools, remember those who did not return, and acknowledge the ongoing impact of these institutions on Indigenous communities. What…
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Posted on: September 17, 2024
Kathryne Brattland was the successful candidate for the one-year Limited Term Contract position of Reference and Instruction Librarian. Kathryne brings a wealth of experience to support our liaison teams and provide reference and instruction services. She holds a Master of Library and Information Studies (University of Alberta, 2017) and a Bachelor of Education with Distinction…
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Posted on: September 6, 2024
Holly Ashbourne recently joined the TRU Library as our new Web and Communications Librarian. Holly has a Library and Information Science Technician Diploma from Seneca College (2009); an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from University of Waterloo (2013); and a Masters of Library and Information Sciences from University of Western Ontario (2014). They…
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