Despite the rain-soaked skies, the York University Libraries team made a splash at this year’s YorkFest! Set against the backdrop of bustling activity in Harry Arthurs Commons, our dedicated staff transformed the Library's presence into an engaging hub of intrigue and innovation. Throughout the day, YUL showcased an array of resources the Library has to […]
On Wednesday 16 October, 2024 the Libraries hosted a reception sponsored by the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Portuguese Canadian History Project, a successful collaboration between researchers from York University's Department of History and the University of Toronto and archivists from the Clara Thomas Archives & […]
York University Libraries’ Markham Launch Team was established in October 2023 to coordinate the necessary elements to open a new library on a new campus. The primary responsibilities included overseeing and integrating academic programming for the Markham campus, including adapting policies and procedures for the new Making and Media Creation Lab (MMCL) and library access […]
We are thrilled to announce that Teresa Lee will be joining us as the new Associate Dean for Research and Open Scholarship, beginning December 1, 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision for advancing our research initiatives and open access efforts. Teresa Lee is currently the Knowledge Manager at the International Agency […]
As the YUL host representative and liaison to ARL staff, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank YUL members for their involvement and support of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives (IDEAL) Conference, held on July 15–17, 2024, in Toronto. From the scripting and filming […]
You’re invited to experience the Making and Media Creation Lab’s Open House. Explore our exciting range of equipment available for loan from our Making and Media Creation Lab. From podcasting to video creation, and even VR, there’s something for everyone to experience. Plus, visit all of our stations for a chance to win one of […]
15 films to celebrate the scariest time of the year. Explore our Featured Collection of Halloween Films.
Chat with us live for research help for your assignments, finding articles or books, citations, and all other library-related questions. For in-depth research questions, schedule a Zoom consultation. Request print books through our locker pickup service. Book study space for quiet study and access to printing and photocopying. Expand for more information
Research and scholarship are intimately connected to teaching and learning in higher education. However, in relation to Indigenous peoples, cultures and communities in Canada, these practices have been extractive, largely controlled by, and beneficial to the researcher and not Indigenous communities, and lacking reciprocity. The path to reconciliation with Indigenous communities and research and scholarship […]
Overview of the EE Symposium The Experiential Education (EE) Symposium, organized and hosted jointly by the YU Experience Hub, the Teaching Commons, and York University Libraries showcases students' involvement in experiential education (EE) at York and celebrates their achievements in the domain of EE. Be sure to check out last year's amazing posters! This multi-disciplinary, […]
