February 2022
We are pleased to launch the U of G Library's inaugural monthly newsletter - From the Stacks. Here you will find information about library services, events, workshops, featured collections, as well as useful tips. This issue focuses on information that will support library users' return to face-to-face teaching and learning, as well as our featured collection in celebration of Black History Month.
Do you have an idea or information that you'd like to see included for future newsletter editions? Contact us!
It's been great to see so many of you on campus and back in the library this semester! We hope that you've had a smooth transition to on-campus learning, but we know that adjusting to a new routine can be a challenge. To help, we've created a Moving to In-Person Learning Guide with our top tips on using your down time, attending lectures in person, and writing in-person exams.
Access the Moving to In-Person Learning GuideFor Black History Month, the Guelph Black Students Association and the library have teamed up to bring you a new digital collection "Cultivating and Celebrating Black Joy," featuring over 30 Black-authored works.
Access the Cultivating and Celebrating Black Joy collection.Check out some of our newly acquired digital resources, including Mary Ann Liebert biomedical journals, Research Methods Primary Sources, Nature Journals, Ethnologue: Languages of the World, and Sage Business Cases.
Learn more about our new digital resources.Whether you're writing your first university paper, completing your doctoral dissertation, or writing a research article for publication, Writing Services is here for you!
Writing Services can work with you to develop your writing skills by:
And that's not all - Writing Services also offers support for English as an Additional Language and French writing appointments. Find out how Writing Services can help you develop your writing this semester.
Learn more about Writing ServicesMonday, February 14
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register for Cleaning & Preparing Data with Open RefineTuesday, February 15
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Register for English Pronunciation Workshop for EAL SpeakersWednesday, February 16
1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Register for Thriving in Action: Coping with DifficultiesThursday, February 17
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register for Thriving in Action: Coping with DifficultiesApplications due February 15.
Gain valuable research experience while working full-time on campus this summer! The Learning and Curriculum Support team is hiring a Undergraduate Research Assistant to research the development and assessment of online learning content and academic support programming modalities.
To view the position posting, log onto ExperienceGuelph.ca, select "On Campus Jobs & Opportunities," and enter the Job ID 97157 in the "Search Postings" section.
Applications due February 11.
Help your fellow Gryphons succeed as an SLG leader! As an SLG leader, you'll lead group study activities, work with other SLG leaders in a fun team setting, build professional leadership skills, and develop connections.
To view the position posting, log onto ExperienceGuelph.ca, select "On Campus Jobs & Opportunities," and enter the Job ID 96893 in the "Search Postings" section.
Swipe right on your next read with blind date for a book - keep an eye out on our social channels for some fun book dating profiles brought to you by Gryph Reads this Valentine's Day! !