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

April 2022

Good luck on your exams!

The end of the semester is now in sight as we officially enter exam season, and we’re here to help you reach the finish line and achieve your goals. Whether you'd like advice on a research paper, suggestions of effective study strategies, or tips on how to balance your studies and your wellness, we have resources for you.

A reminder that we require medical-style masks at all times in the library and our vaccination policy remains in effect until the end of term. We appreciate your continued cooperation. If you prefer studying with friends, good news – we have lifted our physical distancing requirements! Group study rooms can once again be booked according to their capacity limits.

De-stress with the library

Exam Stress Busters are back! Relieve stress in-person and online with our upcoming activities:

• Plant pot painting with Jack.org - Tuesday, April 5, 12 to 3 p.m., room 109
• Healthy Eating as Self-Care with SNAP – Thursday, April 7, 12 to 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
• Virtual Yoga – Tuesday, April 12, 10 to 10:45 a.m. 
• Study Snacks Giveaway – Wednesday, April 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. 
• Virtual Chair Yoga and Mindfulness – Tuesday, April 19, 10 to 10:45 a.m. 
• Positivity walls - Leave a note of encouragement for your fellow Gryphons 
• Exam Stress Busters Bingo – Complete a bingo card for a chance to win a $25 gift card 
• Exam Stress Busters Activity Book – Grab or download the activity book and flip through colouring pages, puzzles, and study tips on your next study break 

And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more fun and study tips throughout the exam period.

Get a sneak peek of our new entrance

We're making exciting progress on our new entrance, and we wanted to share some updates and photos! The new entrance will feature more doors, a larger foyer, two accessibility entrances, exterior seating, and a heated concrete pad next to the entrance doors to melt snow.

Library News

• U of G instructors who are interested in creating, adapting, or adopting Open Education Resources (OER) can apply to the 2022-23 OER Support for funding and in-kind expertise. Learn more about the OER Support Program.

• During exams, the library has extended hours to support your studying, starting Friday, April 8. View the updated library hours for the exam period.

• Approach your exams with confidence with strategies, tips, and resources that will support your mastery of course material and help you perform at your best. Learn about library exam supports.

Ask Us Desk

The Ask Us Desk is your first stop in discovering all the library’s services! Whether you’re looking for a resource, have questions about library services, or need help with your library account, the Ask Us Desk staff can help.

Ask us about:

• Library services, workshops, and events
• How to find information, recommend sources for research, and suggest research strategies
• Your library account
• Borrowing library materials, course reserves, and interlibrary loan and document delivery services
• Group study rooms bookings and graduate student study offices
• Printing, photocopying, and scanning

Find the Ask Us Desk on the first floor of the library. You can also chat with us online, email us, or call us at 519-824-4120 x53618.

Upcoming Workshops

• In Person Thriving in Action: Coping with Difficulties

  Thursday, April 7

  1 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

  Register for Coping with Difficulties

• Self-Directed Brain Food: Graduate Thesis Workshops

  On demand

  Register for Brain Food Online

• Self-Directed Academic Writing Style: Writing Style Choices in Sentences

  On demand

  Register for Writing Style Choices in Sentences