Oct. 17, 2013 - In conjunction with International Open Access Week (Oct. 21-27), York University Libraries will be mourning the “Death of Evidence,” and evidence-based research, on Oct. 22 at 1:30pm in the atrium of Scott Library. Those who would like to pay tribute to the long-form census, which has been cancelled; Library and Archives […]
Oct. 16, 2013 - York students can now ignite their research and writing powers, online, anytime. Launching on Oct. 16, the Student Papers and Academic Research Kit (SPARK) – a modular, online tool that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device – will provide students with the assistance they need to complete any […]
Sept. 12, 2013 - A cross-functional team has released a web resource that introduces new and prospective students with disabilities to the array of services available to them across Keele campus. The Virtual Orientation to Support Services for Students with Disabilities is the result of a successful Academic Innovation Fund proposal submitted in 2012 by […]
March 14, 2013 - An extensive collection of nearly 700 artists’ books has been acquired by Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections. York University Libraries’ acquisition of the Granary Artists’ Books Collection, from Granary Books, means that many of these unique works made or conceived by artists – some of which are out of print […]
March 11, 2013 - Thirty-six students – shortlisted from approximately 100 applicants – presented their research projects to nearly 300 community members at York’s inaugural Undergraduate Research Fair on Feb. 27, in the Scott Library Collaboratory. The three dozen participants from the Faculties of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), Environmental Studies, Fine Arts and […]
Feb. 25, 2013 - Thirty-seven students from four faculties will present their research projects at York University’s first multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Fair, Wednesday Feb. 27, from 11am to 1pm, in the Scott Library Collaboratory (second floor). More than 90 undergraduate students from the Faculties of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Environmental Sciences, Fine Arts […]
Feb. 8, 2013 - Whether you’re looking to design or refine an app, link hardware to software or create a program prototype, Steacie Library’s first Dungeon Hackfest will be the perfect place for computer programmers, coders and computer aficionados to collaborate. Steacie Science and Engineering Library will be hosting the Dungeon Hackfest on Feb. 21, […]
By Patti Ryan York University Libraries are pleased to announce the arrival of a significant collection of microfilmed records from the archives of the Black United Front (BUF) of Nova Scotia. These records complement York University Libraries’ rich and diverse collections of print and electronic material relating to African-Canadian social and political history, and social […]
Feb. 4, 2013 - Since 2010 York University Libraries have created more than 400 additional study seats, renovated Scott and Frost Libraries, replaced almost all computers and doubled their e-book collection by adding more than 300,000 titles. These improvements to the Libraries’ spaces, collections and services are in direct response to feedback provided by […]
Jan. 30, 2013 - In Sept. 2013, The Learning Commons at York University will extend beyond the physical space at Scott Library, to a modular and multi-modal online environment. Awarded ongoing funding in 2012-2013 by the Academic Innovation Fund (AIF), the Virtual Learning Commons project, known as SPARK: Student Papers and Academic Research Kit […]
