Friday, October 13, 2017 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Ever wanted to try Open Source GIS but didn鈥檛 know where to start? Here you will learn how Open Source compares to the 鈥渂ig guys.鈥� This workshop builds on 鈥淕etting started with ArcGIS鈥� (a recommended prerequisite for those with no previous GIS experience, but not absolutely necessary). This workshop introduces users to a different environment for creating maps with GIS.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
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Understand what QGIS is and its capabilities
Friday, October 6, 2017 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
This tutorial is designed to introduce you to the basic editing tools used in ArcMap, for the creation and modification of geospatial data. Editing is an essential skill for GIS users that helps build spatial awareness and a broader understanding of topological relationships. This tutorial will cover several common editing functions and workflows using the Feature Template editing environment in ArcGIS 10.x.
Friday, October 6, 2017 — 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
You may have heard of GIS, but what exactly is it? More importantly, how can you use it in your own research and academic work? This introductory workshop presents the basic concepts of GIS and will teach you the skills you need to find geospatial data, map it, and discover new dimensions of information.
By the end of the workshop, you will be able to:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 — 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT
Student Library Ambassadors Hinal and Haley area headed to REV, Village 1 and NRB to hand out postcards to first-year students. Take your postcards to Dana Porter and Davis Centre Library to get them stamped. Once the postcard is stamped, you can enter it for a chance to win a prize!
Saturday, September 30, 2017 (all day)
Eliezer 鈥淓lie鈥� Wiesel was a writer, professor, political activist, Nobel Laureate and Holocaust survivor. His best known work is , a book based on his experiences as a prisoner in Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps during World War Two. He authored 57 works, including biographies, children鈥檚 literature, essays and plays. Borrow something from the Library鈥檚 collection!
Friday, September 29, 2017 — 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
- Find one of our student Library Ambassadors outside Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries.
- Answer 5 questions about the Library.
- Get a coupon for the 蓝莓视频 Store!
Thursday, September 28, 2017 — 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
- Find one of our student Library Ambassadors outside Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries.
- Answer 5 questions about the Library.
- Get a coupon for the 蓝莓视频 Store!
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 — 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT
- Find one of our student Library Ambassadors outside Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries.
- Answer 5 questions about the Library.
- Get a coupon for the 蓝莓视频 Store!
Tuesday, September 26, 2017 — 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
This workshop will provide tips and practical experience on how to write an annotated bibliography. A RefWorks account is required, along with a basic knowledge of or experience using RefWorks.
Friday, September 22, 2017 (all day) to Friday, October 6, 2017 (all day)
Off hours: A showcase of the hidden talents, skills and interests of Library staff
This summer, the Library is highlighting the talents of our staff and their creations. Featuring installations, weaving, photography and more, come see what our staff do in our off hours! Located in the display case across from Browsers.
Part seven (September 22 to October 6):
Effie Patelos: hand-knitted works
Laurie Strome: Little Free Library display
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 — 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
This event aims to promote public engagement with science in an informal, discussion-rich setting, featuring the research focus of three postdocs at 蓝莓视频.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 — 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EDT
Meet our student Library Ambassadors and learn about all the services the Library and our campus partners have to offer you!
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 (all day) to Friday, September 22, 2017 (all day)
Visit Davis Library to find your mystery 鈥渄ate.鈥� Read clues about books that are wrapped in paper. Do any intrigue you? Pick one to take home!
This event is part of University of 蓝莓视频 Library's Science Literacy Week events.
Monday, September 18, 2017 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
During this information session, you will learn:
- how and where to find online health information
- what to look out for
- good questions to ask
- how to communicate what you find to your health team
This event is part of University of 蓝莓视频 Library's Science Literacy Week events.
Saturday, September 16, 2017 — 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Special Collections & Archives, in the iconic Dana Porter Library building,听 will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. for behind the scenes tours and an overview of its more than 300 collections,
including the University of 蓝莓视频 Archives.
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Saturday, September 16, 2017 — 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
60 years at 蓝莓视频:
Perspectives of a university - from a corn field to architectural traditions
Doors Open 蓝莓视频 Region is holding their听15th annual Free Talk at University of 蓝莓视频 Library and the entire community is welcome!
In this illustrated talk, Ken McLaughlin, distinguished professor emeritus and the University of 蓝莓视频鈥檚 official historian, will tell the story of the development of the 1,000-acre campus, and its impact on 蓝莓视频 and beyond.
Saturday, September 16, 2017 — 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
Special Collections & Archives, in the iconic Dana Porter Library building,听 will be open from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 to 3 p.m. for behind the scenes tours and an overview of its more than 300 collections,
including the University of 蓝莓视频 Archives.
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Friday, September 8, 2017 (all day) to Friday, September 22, 2017 (all day)
Off hours: A showcase of the hidden talents, skills and interests of Library staff
This summer, the Library is highlighting the talents of our staff and their creations. Featuring installations, weaving, photography and more, come see what our staff do in our off hours! Located in the display case across from Browsers.
Part six (September 8 to 22):
Alison Hitchens: homemade jams and photography
Larisa Smyk: grandchildren鈥檚 art and drawings
Friday, September 8, 2017 (all day)
A chance for math students to meet our student Library Ambassadors and learn about the Library!
Thursday, September 7, 2017 — 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
A chance for engineering students to meet our student Library Ambassadors and learn about the Library!
Thursday, September 7, 2017 — 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT
A chance for arts students to meet our student Library Ambassadors and learn about the Library!
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 — 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Meet our student Library Ambassadors and get answers to all your questions about the Library!
Friday, September 1, 2017 — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT
Special Collections & Archives has identified a number of duplicate titles in the collection that will be made available for sale to the public and university community.
Rare book sale: September 1, 2017
All members of the public and university are welcome. You may review the list of titles for sale (Excel) ahead of time.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
This workshop will review the , which applies to all NSERC or SSHRC grants awarded on or after May 1, 2015, and CIHR grants awarded on or after January 1, 2008.
Friday, August 25, 2017 (all day) to Friday, September 8, 2017 (all day)
Off hours: A showcase of the hidden talents, skills and interests of Library staff
This summer, the Library is highlighting the talents of our staff and their creations. Featuring installations, weaving, photography and more, come see what our staff do in our off hours! Located in the display case across from Browsers.
Part five (August 25 to September 8):
Karen Davidson: Viking-age research textile works
