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Talk on Open Data in Context Nov 22, 2017

Talk on Open Data in Context Nov 22, 2017

the Office of the Master, McLaughlin College & York Collegium for Practical Ethics are hosting a lunchtime talk by Joy Kirchner, Dean of Libraries, and Andrea Kosavic, Acting Associate Dean, Digital Engagement and Strategy Open Data in Context: Balancing the Benefits of Openness Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. 140 Mclaughlin College RSVP: […]

Pessoa Desdobrado Art Exhibit - EXTENDED

Pessoa Desdobrado Art Exhibit - EXTENDED

Check out the exciting new art exhibit titled Pessoa Desdobrado (Pessoa Unveiled) works inspired by the work of Fernando Pessoa. Where: Scott Library, Art Walk, 2nd floor (leading to the Collaboratory) The exhibit has been extended until January This exhibition is a joint initiative between the Portuguese & Luso-Brazilian Studies program, Scott Library, the Walnut […]

SIRSI Upgrade on October 26, 2017

SIRSI Upgrade on October 26, 2017

On October 26, 2017 the SIRSI system that underpins the cataloguing, acquisition and circulation processes in the libraries will be upgraded from version 3.4.5 to 3.5.2.1. The upgrade is a complex process and will require the system to be out of service from 6:00am to 5:00pm as work will be conducted directly with SIRSI Dynix. […]

Waterloo and York researchers awarded Mellon Foundation grant

Waterloo and York researchers awarded Mellon Foundation grant

TORONTO, June 29, 2017 − The University of Waterloo and York University have been awarded a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to make petabytes of historical internet content accessible to scholars and others interested in researching the recent past. Accessing and analyzing large web archives are currently prohibitive challenges for most researchers in […]

"Indian" Residential Schools: Can truth lead to reconciliation?" Event April 28

"Indian" Residential Schools: Can truth lead to reconciliation?" Event April 28

"On Friday, April 28th, York University Libraries will be running the event, "Indian" Residential Schools: Can truth lead to reconciliation?", in response to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's "Calls to Action". York scholars, Bonita Lawrence and Celia Haig-Brown, will speak on the history and legacy of "Indian" residential schools in Canada, 10:00am-12:00pm. In the afternoon, […]

Frost Library Elevator Out of Service

Frost Library Elevator Out of Service

The elevator in Frost Library is out of service. If you require assistance with obtaining items from any of the floors in Frost Library please seek assistance at the Ask Us or Building Services desks located on the first floor of Frost Library. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

New service: Citation Station

New service: Citation Station

New service: Citation Station Frustrated with citations? Need help citing your sources? Not sure how to use Zotero? Confused about academic integrity? Visit the new Citation Station to get help and learn how to: Cite your sources properly and create bibliographies using APA, MLA and Chicago styles Organize and manage your citations using Zotero Maintain […]

3rd annual Science Literacy Week at YUL runs September 19 - 25

3rd annual Science Literacy Week at YUL runs September 19 - 25

York University Libraries is again partnering with on-campus groups to celebrate Science Literacy Week, a nation-wide event that runs September 19-25, 2016. Science Literacy Week is a celebration of science that highlights outstanding scientists and science communicators from coast-to-coast. Science Demonstrations Tuesday, September 20, 11 am - 1 pm Scott Library Atrium (2nd floor) Join […]

New E-Resources

New E-Resources

Archives of Human Sexuality and Identity This collection of digital primary sources features rare and unique materials from notable archives and libraries - such as the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives and the New York Public Library. It brings together documents that highlight the experiences of LGBTQ communities from around the world. Subjects: gay rights […]