Ian Colford, Assistant University Librarian Collections and author of the award-winning story collection Evidence, will be hosting one of the sessions at WHIPS (Write Here In Plain Sight) in the Killam on January 22. “Witness the horror, the struggle, and the triumph of writing as it is practiced.” Open to everyone, and you can ask questions while you watch creativity in action!
Library Renaissance
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!
Health Statistics LibGuide
Looking for statistics on health topics can be a difficult task–especially if you need Canadian data. The Kellogg Health Sciences Library has created a guide on this topic that can get you started and, we hope, headed in the right direction.
The guide features links to resources from a number of NGOs and government agencies at various levels as well as access to a variety of statistics databases.
Looking for data from Nova Scotia? Try the “Community Counts” link where you’ll find data on a number of topics – including health – that can be broken down to such levels as district health authority or health board. If you’re after national data or comparisons among provinces, you might want to try the links to the Canadian census. If you’re looking for a broad overview of a topic, try one of the links to documents such as “Wait times in Canada” or “Economic Burden of Illness: Canada”. Need to find a map of Nova Scotia’s District Health Authorities? We can help with that too, under the “Maps” tab.
Don’t know where to start? We also provide contact information for several librarians who will be happy to assist you in your search. View the Health Statistics Libguide now!
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.
Sexton Student Wins Knovel Contest
Electrical Engineering student Proteus Virk is the winner of an iPod Nano. He, along with several students from across Canada, the United States, and Europe won prizes by participating in the 2009 Knovel University Challenge. The annual Challenge is open to all universities with current subscriptions and trials to the Knovel eBook database.
Proteus Virk. Winner of Knovel University Challenge
For a full list of 2009 contest winners and prizes, and for more information go to Knovel.
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!