An article in today’s Globe and Mail celebrates the new library, “a place that has gone from silent biblio-temple to wired town square. ”
Libguide For TYP Students
Did you know that we offer an online guide just for students in the Transition Year Program (TYP)? The TYP is a one-year program designed for First Nations and African Canadian adults who do not yet meet standard Dalhousie entrance requirements. The TYP core curriculum includes non-credit courses in Black and Native Studies, Study Skills, English, Mathematics and a credit course at Dalhousie. An introductory Computer course is also offered.
The TYP Libguide includes information on using the library, doing research, and getting writing assistance. It also provides links to key databases and reference works and to books, theses, ebooks, videos and DVDs in Black and First Nations Studies. Of particular interest are the “Primary Sources” links to digitized documents such as letters, diaries, interviews and early historical accounts.
Interested? Explore the TYP Libguide now!
Upcoming RefWorks Basics Sessions
The Dalhousie Libraries are offering a number of hands-on RefWorks workshops this term. The following sessions will all be held in Room G70, main floor, Killam Library. We’ll show you how to:
• create a RefWorks account
• import references from a database search
• add citations to your Word document
• generate a final bibliography in whatever citation style you wish
Thursday January 21 11:30- 1:00
Saturday January 30 11:00-12:30
Thursday February 11 1:00- 2:30
Monday February 15 9:30-11:00
Tuesday March 2 1:00-2:30
Registration is required and limited to 12 participants. Please email Carol.Richardson@dal.ca indicating which of the sessions you wish to attend.
Food For Fines Drive
Food For Fines
January 18 – 27, 2010
Overdue books stressing you out? Well pull them out from under that bed–Food For Fines is on!
From January 18th to 27th, anyone owing book fines at the Dalhousie Libraries–or any Novanet library– may donate food items for the food bank in lieu of paying their fines. For every non-perishable food item you donate, we’ll reduce your fines by $2, to a maximum of $20. Cash paid for fines during this period will also be donated to the food bank.
Simply bring your food or cash donations to the Circulation Desk at any of the participating libraries* (e.g., if you owe fines at the Mount, you can make your donation at Saint Mary’s if it’s more convenient). For more information about Food For Fines, contact the Circulation Department at any of the libraries.
Feed Nova Scotia’s list of most wanted items (scroll down the page to view)
* Food For Fines is an initiative of the libraries at Mount St. Vincent University, Dalhousie University, University of King’s College, NSCAD University, Cape Breton University, Atlantic School of Theology, St. Francis Xavier University, Saint Mary’s University, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, and the Nova Scotia Community College.
Heads Up Dal Night Owls
The Killam Learning Commons will be staying open past midnight during final exam prep period—stay tuned for details, we’re still working them out!
Food For Fines Drive
Overdue books getting you down? Fret no more, clear your fines and your conscience with Food For Fines!
From January 18th to 27th, anyone owing book fines at the Dal Libraries may donate food items for the food bank in lieu of paying their fines. For every non-perishable food item donated, participating libraries will reduce fines by $2, to a maximum of $20. Cash paid for fines during this period will also be donated to the food bank.
Simply bring your food or cash donations to the Circulation Desk at any of the participating libraries* (e.g., if you owe fines at the Mount, you can make your donation at Saint Mary’s if it’s more convenient). Good for the food bank, good for the Libraries–good for you!
* Food For Fines is an initiative of the libraries at Mount St. Vincent University, Dalhousie University, University of King’s College, NSCAD University, Cape Breton University, Atlantic School of Theology, St. Francis Xavier University, Saint Mary’s University, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, and the Nova Scotia Community College.
Check Out Books Yourself!
The Killam Library has purchased a Self-Check Unit. No more standing in line to check out books–you can do it yourself! Please note that the Self-Check Unit should be set up and ready for use near the end of January. We’ll let you know when it’s up and running!
New York Times Digital Microfilm
The Libraries are discontinuing their subscription to the microfilm edition of the New York Times and replacing it with the digitized version made available through ProQuest. This resource consists of scans made from the completed microfilm edition and provides full text and images in downloadable PDF. Our holdings start with January 2008. Please note that the actual microfilms are no longer being received as of January 2010.
Access the New York Times Digital Microfilm via our Databases page–just type “New York Times” into the title keyword search box.
Food For Fines is Coming
A heads-up to all library users who may be feeling a tad burdened with book fines: the Dal Libraries will be running our annual Food For Fines drive from January 18 – 27. During that time you can reduce or eliminate those pesky fines by donating items for the food bank. We’ll take $2 off for every non-perishable item donated, to a maximum of $20. More details later!
Get Live Help Now in WorldCat Local
We know you love the Live Help feature on our homepage. Now you can also chat with a librarian live from anywhere in WorldCat Local, our recently acquired search interface. Just look for the “Chat with a librarian” link on the upper right side of the screen on any page as you cruise through your search results. As long as Novanet’s Live Help service is up and running, someone out there will answer your questions. You have but to ask!