Sci-Fi the newest genre in the TRU Reads Collection!

  Posted 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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The Living Library: Coming to International Days!

  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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We Want You: Let Them Read You Like a Book!

  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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“Kick Start Your Research” workshop

  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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New Library Website!

  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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Database Trial – Passport from Euromonitor International

  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…

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Cancellation of Health Source databases package

  Posted 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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TRU Research across the disciplines: Brown bag lunch & learn series

  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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Fighting Stress with Dogs and Lego

  Posted on: December 2, 2013

Starting Monday December 2, the TRU Library is once again setting up a “Stress-Free Zone” for final exams. The “Zone” will run December 2-13 on the first floor of the House of Learning. It’s a place for students to take a break from studying, refresh their minds, and have a bit of fun — while…

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TRU Reads: New Leisure Reading Collection @ HOL

  Posted on: November 18, 2013

The Library is introducing a brand new leisure reading collection called TRU Reads.  This collection of books, located in the House of Learning Library (3rd floor HOL), features popular novels and non-fiction titles for your reading pleasure.  Because sometimes you need to take break. Maybe you just need something to read on the bus, or…

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