Information about the 5th floor of the Killam Library

October 8, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

As a result of renovations taking place in the Killam Library, the fifth floor will not be considered a quiet floor on a temporary basis.

The floor will be a “collaborative work area”, which means that quiet conversations are allowed as long as the sound does not disrupt the work of other patrons. Audible recorded sounds (e.g., music, movies or cell phone ringtones) are not allowed.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Quiet areas can still be found on the 2nd and 3rd floors (Stack areas), 2nd floor (McNab Reading Room and Learning Commons) and the 4th (Stack area and Atrium hallways).

If you have any concerns about the noise level in the area where you are studying, you can speak to one of the staff members at the Killam Library Service Point, or reach them via text message at (902)220-5318.

Where’s the Kellogg in 2016?

October 7, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

Yes, you read that correctly! With a new learning commons opening, upcoming renovations, and the collection on the move, we want to make sure you know where everything will be located during the transition.

There will be a lot happening, so we’ve created a handy chart to keep you in the loop. When will the Kellogg be closing? When will the new Learning Commons space in the Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) be opening? Where will I go to borrow books? The Gantt chart poster is on display inside the main doors to the Kellogg Library for you to peruse whenever you like.

Of course, staff at the Kellogg are always ready and willing to answer any of your questions about the Kellogg moves, and our services. Don’t be shy! We want to make things as simple and straightforward as possible, so let us know what you think. And if you missed our Kellogg on the Move video, here it is again

You can also email questions to Carol Pottie (carol.pottie@dal.ca).

Dal Libraries displays Elections Canada brochures/information

October 1, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

Election Day is a mere three weeks away! To help you prepare to get out and rock the vote, the Dalhousie Libraries have set up displays in each library with brochures, postcards and posters that have information on how this process works.

The following websites also provide lots of great tips:

First time voters and students:
http://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=stu&document=index&lang=e
My Voters Guide:
http://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=stu&dir=gui&document=index&lang=e
List of accepted voter ID:
http://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=id&document=index&lang=e#name
Accessible Voting:
http://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=spr&dir=acc&document=index&lang=e

Something else to take note of: This year, Elections Canada has launched a pilot project to open voting centres on a number of campuses across the country:

(http://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=vot&dir=bkg&document=campu&lang=e)

Two of these centres will be located at Dalhousie University (one at LeMarchant Place and one at the SUB). They will be open from Oct. 5th-8th and will be locations where you can get in-depth information, register to vote, and vote in an advance poll.

New sculpture at the Law Library

September 30, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

Have you had the opportunity to check out the beautiful new sculpture in the Law Library?

Sol is a metal and stone sculpture created in 2015 by Nova Scotia sculptor and blacksmith Brad Hall, whose forge is located in Annapolis Royal, NS. More specifically, the piece is comprised of forged steel atop a sandstone base, and its dimensions are approximately 65” x 49” x 39” (165cm x 124cm x 99cm).

It is a classic example of Hall’s work, particularly in its usage of forged metal with detail attributes that conclude or connect the carefully shaped strands of steel. As the title might suggest, it was inspired to some extent by historic sun dial designs, though it is not intended to be functional as such. The steel is intentionally rusted but stable, and this lends a timeless quality to the feeling of the piece and its materials. Not at all symmetrical, it is nevertheless intuitively well balanced, and different viewpoints reveal different interrelationships of the forms and the open spaces between them.

Dal Reads news: Lawrence Scanlan coming to Dal on October 14!

September 29, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

Lawrence Scanlan, the author of the Dal Reads 2015 selection A Year of Living Generously, is coming to Dalhousie!

When: Wednesday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Special Collections & Archives Reading Room, fifth floor, Killam Library

Lawrence has been a journalist for almost four decades – with daily newspapers (editor of The Nelson Daily News in B.C., literary editor of The Whig-Standard in Ontario), magazines (managing editor of Harrowsmith), and in radio with two national CBC programmes (producer on Morningside and Writers & Company). He has won numerous prizes for his writing, including three National Magazine Awards.

A Year of Living Generously, follows Lawrence as he volunteers with 12 different charities, among them well-known institutions Habitat for Humanity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Canadian Crossroads. Drawing from first-hand experiences, he tests the ideas and theories on global aid and charity and makes a compelling case for greater commitment and real connection, in the form of on-the-ground volunteer work, from us all.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Lawrence Scanlan in person as he reads from A Year of Living Generously.

You can pick up your free copy at any of our five libraries!

GISciences Centre’s Lunchless Learn Series, Fall 2015

September 14, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

The GIS Centre’s Lunchless Learn Series is back for the fall term! These are hands-on tutorials, held around lunchtime, open to all on campus (without the food).

A GIS, or Geographic Information System, is “a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, integrating, manipulating, analyzing and displaying data relating to positions on earth’s surface.” In other words, it’s an easy and fun way to look at the world differently.

This series gives people a taste of what GIS is and how it can be used. We are offering the same session at different times and locations, so choose the one that fits your schedule best. These sessions are meant to be self-contained; after the intro session–take only the topics that are of interest to you.

Due to the high level of interest in these sessions, we ask you to sign up for each session. To sign up, contact gis@dal.ca

Intro – First Encounters of the GIS Kind

Mon. Sept. 21/15
1:30-3:00pm
Killam Library – G70

Tues. Sept. 22/15
1:00-2:30pm
Sexton Campus – C Building room C300

Wed. Sept. 23/15
11:30-1:00pm
Killam Library – G70

Data – So you want to make a map – Where and How to Find Data

Mon. Sept. 28/15
1:30-3:30pm
Killam Library – G70

Tues. Sept. 29/15
1:00-2:30pm
Sexton Campus –C Building room C300

Raster – How to become a Raster Master

Tues. Oct. 13/15
1:00-2:30pm
Sexton Campus –C Building room C300

Mon. Oct. 19/15
1:30-3:00pm
Killam Library – G70

Carto – Maps – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Tues. Oct. 20/15
1:00-2:30pm
Sexton Campus –C Building room C300

Mon. Oct. 26/15
1:30-3:00pm
Killam Library – G70
ArcGIS Online – GIS that’s in the Cloud(s)!

Mon. Nov. 2/15
1:30-3:00pm
Killam Library – G70

Tues. Nov. 3/15
1:00-2:30pm
Sexton Campus – C Building room C300

And don’t forget, the GISciences Centre is located on the fifth floor of the Killam Library.

Intern Profiles 2015: Alanna McLellan, Sexton Design and Technology Library

September 11, 2015 Michele Charlton 1 Comment

Alanna McLellan comes to the Dalhousie Libraries all the way from Vancouver, BC!

She attended Simon Fraser University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree studying History and Humanities and a Certificate in Liberal Arts

“Prior to moving out to Nova Scotia, I had an internship at the SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and worked as a library assistant at a public library,” says Alanna. “From these experiences, I knew I was pursuing the right career path in the field of information.

Alanna enrolled in the MLIS program because she has a passion for helping connect people with the information they need and want.

“I was intrigued by the MLIS program at Dalhousie University in particular because of its placement within the Faculty of Management, and its course content that covers traditional and non-traditional aspects of the information field,” says Alanna. “I also wanted to live and experience a different part of Canada, and Halifax was a city of interest with its east coast culture, while still being near an ocean.”

This Summer Alanna helped organize the library after extensive renovations in late spring. She also provided research assistance at the reference desk and worked on several projects including: designing posters and handouts, a new virtual tour of the library, processing and cataloguing donations, and helped with the migration of the librarians’ subject guides on the LibGuides platform.

“The experience at Sexton Design and Technology Library and the MLIS program has widened my perspective on what I hope to do after graduation. I continue to be passionate about public librarianship, but my interest in working in academic libraries has also grown enormously this past year,” says Alanna. “This is an exciting field to be a part of, and as I enter my final year, I am looking forward to different opportunities as I continue to learn more about the challenges and innovations in the information field.”

Free Plant Giveaway on Tuesday 15th

September 11, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

Welcome students! There will be a free houseplant giveaway at the Kellogg library on Tuesday September 15^th. They will be available for pickup just inside the main doors of the library.

Plants not only make an apartment feel more cozy, they also provide oxygen and improve indoor air quality. See you on Tuesday!

Library Access to BMJ Best Practice Renewed

September 10, 2015 Michele Charlton Leave a Comment

Following some helpful feedback from students and faculty, Dalhousie Libraries have renewed the subscription to BMJ Best Practice for the remainder of this year and will be renewing for the next subscription year as well.

This fall, Dalhousie Libraries will be trialing an updated version of another evidence based resource, Dynamed Plus.

We will again be looking for your advice on the value of Dynamed Plus to your work and its place in our suite of evidence based resources

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