From the Stacks. U of G Library News. McLaughlin Library Newsletter

March 2022

You're Halfway There Gryphons!

Welcome back from Reading Week! As we're now halfway through the semester, the library remains a great place to study and has many supports available to take you through the home stretch.

A reminder that we continue to follow the Covid-19 protocols outlined on our website, which include wearing medical-style masks, prohibiting food, allowing closed beverages, and encouraging social distancing where possible.

To stay informed on the latest updates, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Get ahead of procrastination

Join the library for Procrastination Awareness Week (PAW)! Throughout the week of March 7 to 11, you can learn the most popular and effective strategies for combatting procrastination from colleges and universities across Canada through free virtual workshops.

The U of G Library’s Learning Services is offering two workshops as part of the event:

• Procrastination and Perfectionism – Wednesday, March 9 from 1 to 2 p.m.
• Top Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination – Thursday, March 10 from 2 to 2:25 p.m.

*Note that times on the PAW website are listed in PST.

FAQ: What if I can’t find a resource in Omni?

We often get questions from students and researchers asking what to do if they can’t find a resource they need in Omni.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in Omni, try ordering it through RACER!

RACER is an interlibrary loan service available to U of G students, staff, and faculty. Fill out a RACER form with your request, and you’ll typically get your book in 10 business days.

Library News

• On February 21, 2022 the off campus login page was removed because logging in through that page to access our paid resources while off campus is no longer necessary.

  Learn more about the off-campus login page removal.

• Using Open Educational Resources (OER) doesn’t have to be hard! We’re working to roll out new resources and services to make your switch to OER easier.

  Learn more about Open Education Week at U of G.

• A new multi-faith prayer room is now available in the library in room 111, located on the first floor past the Access Services reception desk.

  Learn more about the multi-faith prayer room.

Library Accessibility Services

Library Accessibility Services (LAS) at the library are here to provide adaptive software and technology supports to students who are registered with Student Accessibility Services.

Here are a few of the services LAS provides:

• Alternative formats of textbooks and other materials
• Instruction on using the library catalogue and other electronic reference tools
• Access to adaptive software programs on the Access Labs’ computers
• Loaning digital recorders, smart pens, and tablets
• Access to accessible study rooms

Upcoming Workshops

• In Person Thriving in Action: Making Connections at University

  Thursday, March 10

  1 to 2:20 p.m.

  Register for Thriving in Action: Making Connections at University.

• Time Management 101

  Monday, March 14

  3 to 4 p.m.

  Register for Time Management 101

• Introduction to Tableau

  Wednesday, March 16

  10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  Register for Introduction to Tableau

• Record and Edit Audio with Audacity

  Tuesday, March 22

  12 to 1:30 p.m.

  Register for Record and Edit Audio with Audacity

Coming Soon

See what books the U of G community recommends for Women’s Day!

We asked for your suggestions for books by women-identifying authors that #BreakTheBias. Over the next few days on our Instagram Stories we invite you to vote on which of these books we should add to our library collection. Once the voting concludes, we’ll be announcing the full collection on Women’s Day, March 8!

Head to the library's Instagram account to have your say and see the results!