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Symposium: Indigenous Knowledge & Access

banner-indigenous-symposiumPlease join us for a day of stimulating discussion and presentations on Indigenous knowledge and access.

Co-hosted by Dalhousie Libraries, Dalhousie’s School of Information Management, and Library and Archives Canada, the event will focus on the work and challenges of documenting and improving access to Indigenous knowledge. The day features a keynote address by Elder Albert Marshall and Dr. Cheryl Bartlett, presentations from the Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre, Beaton Institute and much more.

This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Please register in advance.

Event info:
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Registration opens at 8 a.m. (AST)
Sessions begin at 8:45 a.m. (AST) and run all day until 4:10 p.m. (AST)
Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB), Room 170, 5793 University Avenue

Reserve your spot for this event now All seating is general admission.

 

Holiday Hours – Remembrance Day

Rememberance DaySunday, November 11 is Remembrance Day. Because Dalhousie is observing the holiday on Monday, November 12, our hours will be as follows:

All locations of the Dal Libraries will run their regular Sunday hours on Sunday, November 11 with the exception of the MacRae Library in Truro, which will be open from 12–5 p.m.

All locations of the Dal Libraries will be running on holiday hours Monday, November 12, with the exception of the MacRae Library in Truro which will be closed for a scheduled power outage.

Consult the hours widget on our landing page for specific hours by location: https://libraries.dal.ca/

 

 

Welcome Guy LeLievre, Library Services Assistant

Guy LeLievreGuy LeLievre has joined the staff at the Dalhousie Libraries working both in Access Services and in the Archives. He is a graduate of NSCC’s Library & Information Technology diploma program, as well as Cape Breton University, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Certificate in Theatre Arts.

Guy has worked at the Woodlawn Public Library and the Health Sciences Library of the Nova Scotia Hospital, bringing a wealth of varied experience. He also is no stranger to Dalhousie and the Dal Libraries, having previously done his practicum at the Sexton Design & Technology Library while he was an NSCC student. In 2017, he also worked as a contract project assistant cataloguing the Shirreff Hall Library, an undertaking overseen by the Dalhousie Libraries.

During his free time, Guy likes to read, listen to podcasts, watch movies and catch up on some of his favorite TV shows.

Welcome, Guy!

25th Anniversary of the Launch of We Were Not the Savages

titleannouncement201718On this day in 1993, Daniel Paul’s ground-breaking book We Were Not the Savages was launched. Nearly 300 people attend the event.

A review by historian Geoffrey Plank describes the book as “…unique, in chronological scope and the story it tells, covering the last three centuries of Mi’kmaq history in detail. It is also extraordinary in the way it presents a distinctive voice [for] the Mi’kmaq…Prior to the appearance of …this book it was common for historians to downplay or even deny the violence inflicted on the Mi’kmaq…by European and Euro-American colonizers. …it is important to recognize that we have far too few histories written by Native American authors – very few indeed that cover as extensive a time span as this book does.”

We are proud to have featured We Were Not the Savages as last year’s Dal Reads book.

Thanks to the Mi’kmaq Book of Days (CBU) for the information in this post.

Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: with a focus on women’s health

wikipediaYour research skills can help make Wikipedia a better, evidence-based resource for those seeking health information for and about women. Join us as we host our third Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon, the first with a health focus. The US National Network of Libraries of Medicine are spearheading this initiative and you can join in. or follow along on Twitter with the hashtag #citeNLM2018

The session will begin with a brief presentation and discussion about Wikipedia followed by a learning session on Wikipedia editing. Participants will then embark in an on-site edit-a-thon, working with the aid of facilitators. Participants can work independently or in groups to locate and update/edit pages and citations.

Wednesday, November 7, 10–11:30 a.m.

Carleton Campus, Tupper Link, Room 2L3
Videoconferencing to DMNB 221
Register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wikipedia-edit-a-thon-with-a-focus-on-womens-health-tickets-51511916529
Please note: You must bring a laptop to the session AND create a Wikipedia user account prior to the event to participate. 

Resource Spotlight: Cannabis Subject Guide

Cannabis became legal in Canada on October 17, 2018
This change in law will have health and social impacts. Cannabis has traditionally been an illegal substance, which has resulted in social stigma around the topic. Research evidence in regards to cannabis use is limited and the majority of studies have focused on harm reduction. While harm-based research is valuable in many contexts, there is a need to explore cannabis access and use from a variety of perspectives (e.g., Eggertson, 2017). The limited body of research evidence to draw from impacts the availability, direction and volume of synthesized information resources to support decision-making, such as clinical practice guidelines and patient education.

cannabisOrganized by Audience
In this shifting landscape it is difficult to know where to start when seeking information about cannabis. To assist in navigating the complexities resulting from cannabis legalization, librarians from Dalhousie University Libraries and Nova Scotia Heath Authority’s Library Services have partnered to curate trusted information resources about cannabis access and use. Our collaborative cannabis subject guide brings together trusted resources in one easy-to-access location, organized by audience.

Clinicians will find evidence bundles from authoritative sources like CADTH and RxTx. Policy makers have access to federal and provincial regulation sources, as well as policy-related articles. Resources for patients and the public highlights web resources such as patient guides and books that can be signed out as part of Nova Scotia’s Borrow Anywhere, Return Anywhere program. The students page focuses on policies at local academic institutions regarding cannabis, as well as cannabis-related courses and student health resources. On the researchers page, you will find examples of locally-produced health research, in addition to research associations and selected journals that publish relevant literature.

 Legal Lens
Throughout the guide, links to government documents and resources (both federal and provincial) related to the recent changes to the legislation are provided. In particular, check out the tabs for ‘Legal Definitions’ and ‘Legal Resources’ on the About page.

Dig into Primary Research
As federal and provincial governments implement this law, new research will continue to be published. Database search strategies are included on the find articles page to help users stay current in this area. Simply copy the highlighted search strategy and paste it into the corresponding database access point to view results. Health search strategies focus on the therapeutic uses of cannabis. Links to two legal search strategies give users easy access to information from the Canadian Legal Information Institute. Happy searching!

Please note: The cannabis subject guide does not differentiate between medicinal and recreational cannabis use; it provides resources related to both purposes. For guidance on cannabis use in your context, please consult with federal/provincial/municipal laws, credentialing bodies, professional associations, employers, health care providers, etc., as appropriate.

Sexton Library Closed Until Further Notice (power outage)

The power on Sexton Campus has been shut down, so the Sexton Library has closed until further notice.

Dal Security will alert us when the power is restored. We will make an announcement here when the Sexton Library reopens.

We apologize for the inconvenience of this unexpected power shut down. Alternative library locations that are open include the Kellogg Library Learning Commons, the Sir James Dunn Law Library, the Killam Memorial Library, and the Wallace McCain Learning Commons.

Taylor & Francis: Possible Brief Outages Oct 26 Between 7 and 11 p.m.

Taylor & Francis Online may be unavailable for short periods of time on Friday, October 26 between 7–11 .p.m. due to platform maintenance. Taylor & Francis apologizes for the inconvenience.TF

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