Posted on: October 16, 2019
As part of international Open Access Week, the TRU Library is hosting an Open Library event. Come and chat with people from the Library, the Research Office, and TRUSU to learn more about services that support open scholarship and open access, including TRUSpace, Digital Commons, data sharing, and OERs. Games, prizes, and cake are provided….
Read morePosted on: October 7, 2019
The Library has a new service for putting a hold on a book to pick up later! Users can now place a hold on any book in the library collection with a simple click on the ‘place a hold’ button on the item. When the item is ready for pick-up, an email notification will be…
Read morePosted on: September 24, 2019
TRU Library has always done some pretty great things (at least we think so), but this year we’re doing more to share that information with you. Watch for bimonthly Program Guides that will summarize our upcoming workshops and events, as well as some of the topics librarians can present to your departments or research groups…
Read morePosted on: September 16, 2019
For some time at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), menstrual products have not been available through coin-operated dispensers in washrooms. While they are available for free by asking at the university’s Wellness Centre or by purchasing them at the campus bookstore, TRU Library’s Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility Committee (known as IDA) realized that a lack of…
Read morePosted on: September 10, 2019
TRU Library is happy to announce some expanded services for interlibrary loans (ILL). Effective September 1st, the loan length for books obtained via interlibrary loan will double from two weeks to four weeks. We will also facilitate renewals for interlibrary loaned books when possible. To request an article, book, or book chapter, or to check…
Read morePosted on: August 26, 2019
Find a TRU Library Pop-up in your residence once a month, starting in September! We will be there to help you with research, find books & articles, citation tips and more! Mondays, 3pm to 5pm What dates will we be in your residence? TRU Residence Monday, Sept 9th Monday, Oct 7th Monday, Nov 4th Monday,…
Read morePosted on: May 31, 2019
TRU Library is teaming up with Indigenous Education to host a book club event in celebration of Indigenous Book Club Month. Participants are asked to choose any book by an Indigenous author, read it, and then come to the book club and talk about their book (no pressure to talk though!). We have a list…
Read morePosted on: March 27, 2019
TRU Library invites you to check out the 14th annual TRU Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference this weekend. This FREE EVENT is open to everyone and is an opportunity for students from all programs, departments, and areas of study at TRU to share their work with the rest of campus and the larger community, either…
Read morePosted on: March 4, 2019
Writing doesn’t have to be a lonely and isolating chore requiring endurance and fortitude. On March 21st, join a campus community of writers and academic support services at the Long Night Against Procrastination. Stay up late together, attend academic and wellness workshops throughout the night, and put a dent in your assignments! Registration isn’t required, but it…
Read morePosted on: January 8, 2019
TRU Library is so excited to start 2019 with a fresh new vision, and new leadership. Inside TRU has put the spotlight on the Library’s future goals in an interview with Kathy Gaynor, TRU’s new University Librarian: The next chapter: a library for the future Posted on: January 4, 2019 <!– –> The next chapter: a library…
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