Posted on: November 2, 2020
Our writing and research extravaganza is back – virtually! On Thursday November 19, from 6pm to 10pm, join us on BigBlueButton for our first Virtual Long Night Against Procrastination. Writing Centre tutors and Librarians will be available for one-on-one help. Attend academic and wellness mini-workshops, play a fun trivia game, or show off your furry/scaly…
Read morePosted on: October 16, 2020
International Open Access Week is next week, October 19-25. This is a week dedicated to learning about Open Access (OA) publishing and finding OA research. What is Open Access? OA resources are freely available online, with no paywalls or legal concerns. If you have ever come across an article that requires a steep fee to…
Read morePosted on: September 30, 2020
The Library is now placing materials requested as for “Pickup from HOL” into 24/7 Hold Pickup Lockers located outside the House of Learning entrance closest to the parking lot. If you have used the “Pickup from HOL” option, you will be emailed a locker number & locker code so you can access requested materials from…
Read morePosted on: August 31, 2020
TRU Library will be offering a touchless borrowing services including access to reserve materials, books and laptops from first floor of the House of Learning beginning September 8th, 2020. Access to the rest of the House of Learning will be restricted in keeping with campus safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reserve Service Effective immediately,…
Read morePosted on: August 31, 2020
Effective immediately the TRU Library is launching a Course Reading List Service. This new service will allow instructors and students to have one single online access point for course reading materials while assuring copyright compliance. What is the TRU Library Course Reading List Service? Using the Course Reading List Service, faculty and instructors can add, edit, and…
Read morePosted on: August 20, 2020
As part of the TRU Space Allocation Plan the long-awaited move of the TRU Library into its intended home, the Brown Family House of Learning, occurred over the summer. The TRU Library had been located in the Main Library building for nearly 50 years. The Brown Family House of Learning, TRU’s first LEED Gold-certified building,…
Read morePosted on: March 23, 2020
Thank you for bearing with us while information is changing rapidly. Our focus remains on supporting the educational needs of our students and faculty. This will look and be delivered differently during COVID-19, but we are still here. Please frequently check back to libguides.tru.ca/covid19 for updates on any changes, and for links to helpful library…
Read morePosted on: January 14, 2020
Find a TRU Library Pop-up in your residence once a month, starting on January 20th. We will be there to help you with research, find books & articles, citation tips and more! Mondays, 5pm to 7pm.
Read morePosted on: January 6, 2020
Welcome new and returning students! The winter semester starts today, and with that, the Library returns to regular hours. If you are new to TRU, we understand that you may not know about all of the services and resources the Library has to offer. Please come by the Main Library or House of Learning Library…
Read morePosted on: November 12, 2019
As an open access research university, TRU prides itself on reducing barriers. Which is why we are thrilled to announce that TRU has joined the Community Scholars Program, providing access for regional non-profit organizations and registered charities to the latest research. In partnership with Simon Fraser University, and funded through the McConnell Foundation, TRU will…
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