Posted on: July 8, 2014
The TRU Library catalogue, circulation system (i.e., renewals, place holds), and interlibrary loan requests will be unavailable from 9pm (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 9th until 8am on Thursday, July 10th due to a systems upgrade. You can still access the library’s Discovery tool and article databases during this period. Thank you for your patience.
Read morePosted on: April 28, 2014
Starting today (April 28th), TRU Library is moving law books. This multi-staged project will see some law books (those directly related to the Law school curriculum) going to the new Faculty of Law Library and other law books (related to the legal aspects of Education, Social Work, Tourism, Nursing, etc…) moving to the Main Library. During…
Read morePosted on: March 14, 2014
TRU Library Leisure Collection at the House of Learning third floor is now featuring Science Fiction Novels. Look for various titles by award winning Science Fiction writers Arthur C. Clarke and Orson Scott Card. Included in this collection is Ender’s Game, recently adapted into the newly released blockbuster movie.
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Posted on: March 3, 2014
Wednesday March 12, TRU Library presents “The Living Library: An Intercultural Exchange” as part of International Days. Based on the Human Library project, the Living Library lets people “borrow” another actual person, who has volunteered to be a “book” for the event and share their stories. The idea is to facilitate intercultural dialogue, challenge stereotypes,…
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Posted on: February 17, 2014
We think you’re interesting. We’re sure others will think so too. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to take part in an exciting event taking place at this year’s International Days at TRU. Our 2nd annual The Living Library: An Intercultural Exchange, presented by the TRU Library, will facilitate intercultural dialogue between the diverse individuals…
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Posted on: February 11, 2014
The Library and Writing Centre are putting on a half-day “Kick Start Your Research” workshop for students on February 18th! Students will spend an afternoon getting ahead on at least one major research paper – and avoid spending all of Reading Week worrying about it. The afternoon will include a series of mini-workshops to…
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Posted on: February 11, 2014
Last Spring we asked you to participate in a library survey where you let us know how we are doing in providing you the resources, services and spaces that you need to do your research and studying. We received a lot of accolades for what we are doing well and insightful feedback on areas where…
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Posted on: January 15, 2014
TRU Library now has a trial of Passport from Euromonitor International. Passport is a global market research database providing statistics, analysis, reports, surveys, and breaking news on industries, countries and consumers worldwide. Passport supports teaching and research across a range of disciplines including business, international marketing, management, economics, travel and tourism, geography, social sciences, and…
Read morePosted on: January 15, 2014
The TRU Library continuously evaluates resources to ensure that funds and resources are allocated as effectively as possible. Database offerings are changed to reflect usage, content and availability of funds. A recent analysis of usage statistics reveals declining usage of Health Source Nursing/Academic, Health Source Consumer Edition and Alt HealthWatch. There is also a great deal…
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Posted on: January 7, 2014
Bring your lunch & find out what some of your colleagues are working on! On Thursday, January 16, the TRU Library kicks off an informal, brown bag lunch & learn series with a talk by psychology faculty member Denise Weisgerber about her research on the relationship between sleep deprivation and driving performance. The weekly speaker…
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