"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, […]

2017 York Undergraduate Research Fair - Winners Announced

On March 1, 2017, the 2017 York Undergraduate Research Fair was held in the   Collaboratory on the second floor of Scott Library. This year’s fair was attended by 444 people. Guests were able to view 56 posters form 61 presenters and 8 Art or  Design works that were exhibited in Art Walk by 6 artists. […]

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 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

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

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 […]

New Service Model on 1st Floor Scott Library!

On May 2nd, we will be going live with an exciting new service model on the 1st floor of the Scott Library.  This new configuration of services will be available on a pilot basis for the duration of the summer (May-August). Ask Us Desk We will be launching this new service desk where the Circulation/Reserves […]

Casita Azul at York's EcoCampus

  Librarians Dana Craig and Tom Scott are in Costa Rica this week for the Opening of the the Lillian Meighen Wright Centre at York's EcoCampus. York University Libraries created the Casita Azul resource centre in collaboration with the Faculty of Environmental Studies as part of the Las Nubes project. Casita Azul welcomed the York […]

Undergraduate Research Fair Feb. 24, 2016 Winners Announced

Click here to view the 2016 Program University Librarian Joy Kirchner presented the results at Wednesday's Research Gala: Best lower-year projects – Dr. James Wu Prize First prize Laura Galin-Corini & Ana Janic. The Multilingual Brain: How Much Power Does It Hold? GL/PSYC 2520 Second prize Lindsey Swartzman. From Eritrea to the EU: Driven to […]

Linked Open Data Workshop May 12-13 2016 Registration now open!

Register Now for LODLAMTO What are the best practices for exposing and sharing digital collections and data on the web? Linked Open Data is integral to ensuring that local collections are globally discoverable and shareable. The Linked Open Data in Cultural Heritage Workshop (#LODLAMTO) is a two-day event taking place on May 12-13, 2016 at Ryerson […]