Come and experience the Library’s new Virtual Reality (VR) Room! The VR Room is located across from the Services Desk at the entrance of the Library. The VR Room is a space where individuals can experience and experiment with virtual reality to enhance their studies and learn new skills. The space is equipment with a VR headset, computer, and an external display to share your experience with others.

Individuals using the space must first read and sign the video game and virtual reality room waiver form prior to gaining access to the room. This form provides information on the risks associated with using the VR Room and registers individuals into the Project Sandbox booking system. The waiver form can be accessed by clicking the following link:

• Video Game and VR Room Waiver Form

Once the waiver form has been completed, the following link can be clicked to book a timeslot in the VR Room:

• VR Room Booking

Any questions about the VR Room can be directed towards the Library Services Desk or by emailing project.sandbox@uleth.ca.

The Library’s Project Sandbox workshops let you start building your MyExperience transcript and develop skills in everything from coding with Python, using Microsoft Word, photography, 3D models, video editing, and more!

Be sure to take time for Project Sandbox’s Craft & Chill activities where you can make buttons, sculpt, and cross stitch!

We look forward to seeing you, so click here for the full calendar of Project Sandbox activities and register today!

HeinOnline's Indigenous Peoples of the Americas: History, Culture & Law was created from a desire to consolidate the wealth of material available on Indigenous American life and law, and to share the tremendous influence that these peoples and their cultures have had on the development of the United States. With more than 4,200 titles and 2.4 million total pages, this library includes an expansive archive of historical materials.

It has a collection of archived materials including treaties, tribal codes, constitutions, treaty-related publications, and more.

Access the database through this link.

Please be aware that in the event of a Canada Post service disruption, Interlibrary Loan and Distance Delivery services of physical materials may be delayed or unable to be filled until after the resolution.

The University Library has access to a new tool via CRKN, SciFree (https://search.scifree.se/ulethbridge). This tool allows researchers to find out what “transformative” agreements we subscribe to and as a result, what APC discounts they can expect. It’s possible to search by journal title, publisher, subject, or ISSN… and it’s quite clear and easy to use.

We’re taking this show on the road! The Pop-up Library returns to a location near you between October 15 and November 6!

Do you need help getting started on your research assignment? Are you having trouble finding the information you need? Scratching your head and wondering what is “peer review”? If you have questions and can’t get to the Library, the Pop-up Library will bring the answers to you!

Watch for the Pop-up Library coming to a building near you! We aim to provide you with research data and literature support where you are.

WHERE & WHEN:

• Centre for Sport and Wellness (by Tim Hortons)
  •    Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, October 16

• Centre for Sport and Wellness: Winter Hall
  •    Tuesday, October 22 and Wednesday, October 23

• University Hall: Level 6 (B/C Block)
  • Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30

• Science Commons: Level 6 (by Innovation Zone/R.E.C. Room)
  •    Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6

We will be at each location from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., so don’t be shy — we’re here to help you!

If you can’t visit us in person, be sure to check out our Ask Us suite of services to book a personal consultation with a librarian and connect with us.

Sage Business Skills

Empower students to develop and practice real-world skills needed to successfully transition from campus to the modern workplace through interactive self-assessment, virtual scenarios, downloadable data, and expert insights. This interactive digital resource features both academic and practitioner experts in a library of flexible learning tracks with ten in-demand categories comprising 1,600 in-demand topics. Supporting a wide range of courses, Business Skills offers students a self-guided journey to gain the career-ready skill sets essential for professional success.

Sage Student Success

Empower students to develop and practice the academic and personal skills necessary to successfully transition to campus life and enable lifelong learning. With more than 1,200 skill topics across ten comprehensive modules, Student Success provides a flexible and engaging learning journey through self-assessments, interactive scenarios, downloadable exercises, original videos, and more.

The Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving.

Regular staffed hours will precede and follow this day. The Library 24-Hour Study will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

WHEN:

• Tuesday, October 8; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, October 10; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to use your smartphone camera's "pro" mode
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques

WHEN:

• Tuesday, October 8; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, October 10; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Ready to roll the dice and challenge your friends? Join us for an exciting Board Games Night at the Calgary Campus!

Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a casual player, this is the perfect change to unwind, socialize, and discover new games. We’ll have a variety of board games available; however, feel free to bring your own favourites to share with others.

WHERE: Calgary Campus; 6th Floor Lobby

WHEN: Tuesday, October 8; 4 - 6 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this fun night of strategy, laughter, and friendly rivalry!

Author of the award-winning Moon of the Crusted Snow and Moon of the Turning Leaves Waubgeshig Rice from Wasauksing First Nation will visit University of Lethbridge for a day of activities, beginning with a Welcoming Ceremony and ending with a public reading. Bring your books to get signed!

The schedule of the days events is:

• 11 - 11:30 a.m.: Welcoming Ceremony @ Ikaisskini Meeting Centre
• 2 - 3:15 p.m.: Faculty-Only Visit @ B716
• 6 - 7:30 p.m.: Public Reading and book signing @ Science Commons Theatre (SA8002)

Sponsored by: Departments of Indigenous Studies and English, University Library, Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, and the Mellon/MLA Pathways Step Grant

Hosted by the Indigenous Writers Series

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with DaVinci Resolve. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style
• The DaVinci Resolve interface
• How to effectively utilize DaVinci Resolve's workspaces
• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN:

• Tuesday, October 1; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, October 3; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

This hands-on workshop will build upon the skills taught in the introductory session. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• It is strongly recommended that participants complete the first Python tutorial, or at least have a basic understanding of:
• Data types: integers, floats, booleans, and strings
• Variables and assignment
• Comments
• Functions
• Data structures: lists and dictionaries
• If, else, and elif conditional statements
• While and for loops
• Participants must have a Google account to be able to use Google Colab
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• More fundamentals of programming in Python such as reading and writing to files and importing libraries
• How to debug your code
• An introduction to machine learning and data visualization

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, October 1; 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Library (Project Sandbox Space) [REGISTER NOW] OR
• Thursday, October 3; 9:30 – 11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of using Microsoft Word. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Navigate Microsoft Word and save in file types
• Format a document
• Insert objects and use referencing tools
• Use tools to review a document

WHEN: Wednesday, October 2; 1:30 - 3 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to project.sandbox@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Library will have trial access to the database, Rock's Backpages, for the next month.

Rock's Backpages is an online archive of music journalism and popular culture, featuring full-text articles, audio interviews, podcasts, and more. It covers all types of popular music and artists from the 1950's to the present (e.g. rock and roll, hip hop, blues, reggae, etc.). Each week more than 50 articles are added alongside an exclusive interview. Audio interviews include conversations with artists such as Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Bob Marley, Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, Snoop Dogg, Madonna, and Jonie Mitchell, to name a few.

To check it out, visit https://uleth.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.rocksbackpages.com/

The University Library will be closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The Library 24-Hour Study will remain accessible.

To learn more about Truth and Reconciliation Week at the University of Lethbridge and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30), click here.

[REGISTER NOW] 

Come and join us for a Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill event!

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University Community and make buttons! If you would rather just chat, that is okay too. Feel free to join the event anytime — we look forward to seeing you there!

WHEN: Thursday, September 26; 3 – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Library (Project Sandbox Space (Across from the Library Service Desk))

Questions? E-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Inkscape. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn: 

• Basics of logo types
• How to design a scalable image
• The Inkscape interface
• Inkscape tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

• Tuesday, September 24; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, September 26; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE

• Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW] 

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Thursday, September 26; 2–3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Library (L950)

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.
Requirements: 

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Participants must have a Google account to be able to use Google Colab
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, September 24; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

OR

WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, September 26; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW] 

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of using Microsoft Word. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Navigate Microsoft Word and save in file types
• Format a document
• Insert objects and use referencing tools
• Use tools to review a document

WHEN: Wednesday, September 25; 1:30 – 3 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to project.sandbox@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on a literary adventure at the University Library’s B[ring] Y[our] O[wn] B[ook] Club!

Each month, we’ll dive into a different genre, from gripping mysteries and epic fantasies to thought provoking non-fiction and heartwarming romances. The best part? You get to choose the book(s) you bring based on the genre of the month!

This month’s discussion is page to screen. Join others, discuss, and share your favourite book’s transition from the written word to the theatre screen!

WHEN: Wednesday, September 25; 12 to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Library – “Our Stories” (Level 10)

We look forward to you joining the discussion!

To view an upcoming list of genres, click here.

[REGISTER NOW] 

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Tuesday, September 24; 2–3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Library (L950)

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

WHEN

• February 17: 9:30 – 11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
• February 19: 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Specifications for digital and print designs
• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design.

WHEN

• February 17: 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
• February 19: 9:30 – 11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an email to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Start building your MyExperience transcript with the Library’s Project Sandbox workshops that cover everything from coding with Python, using Microsoft Word, developing your photography skills, building 3D models, and more!

Be sure to take time for Project Sandbox’s Craft & Chill activities where you can make buttons, sculpt, and cross stitch!

We look forward to seeing you, so click here for the full calendar of Project Sandbox activities and register today!

Do you want to improve your ability to identify, locate, and use a variety of information sources in various disciplines and types of libraries? Then Library Science 2000: Library Research & Information Systems is the course for you! 
 
This credit course emphasizes new developments and trends in information provision — including online catalogues, databases, electronic journals, and more!
 
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday & Thursday | 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. | L950
 
Register today in The Bridge and get your seat before the add/drop deadline.

The Library's fall hours start on Wednesday, September 4 and are as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m.

The Library's 24-Hour Study will be available at all hours.

Click here for complete details on the Library’s hours, which includes future holiday and intersession hours.

What is this notice about?

The shutdown of Library Elevator #20 which services levels 9 and 10.

This is the main accessibility elevator that allows people to get to the University Centre for the Arts (UCA) and back. During this elevator modernization, the Library Building’s freight elevator will allow users to get to UCA by exiting on level 8.

When will this happen?

This first stage of the elevator modernization project will be from August 6 to 31.

Who will be affected and how?

Those with accessibility needs that require the use of elevators to navigate the Lethbridge Campus safely and effectively. The shutdown of Elevator #20 will disrupt the flow between levels 9 and 10.

Why will this happen?

Parts for this elevator are no longer being manufactured and existing supply is very limited. A complete upgrade of mechanical/electrical/controls components of this elevator is required to enable ongoing service.

How does it affect me?

This shutdown will reroute users to the Library Building’s freight elevator to allow access to the UCA.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403-329-2602
• Email Support: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

During the intersession period between the summer and fall semesters (August 28 – September 3), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• August 28 – 30 (Wednesday – Friday): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• August 31 – September 2 (Saturday – Monday): CLOSED
• September 3 (Tuesday): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Library’s 24-Hour Study will be available at all times.

Fall semester hours begin on Wednesday, September 4.

For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

IT Services will be performing emergency core network maintenance on Saturday, August 31^st between 9:00 and 11:00 AM.  Some UofL services may be unavailable at this time, including UofL Library services (e.g., viewing patron account, accessing electronic resources, etc.).

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Due to an emergency repair of the University's sanitary drainage system, the Library’s 24-Hour Study will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on August 9th until noon on August 10th. More information is available here.

We now have access to new content within the Quick Lessons and Evidence-Based Care Sheets areas of CINAHL.  Additional content for the Continuing Education module will be coming soon.

To view the complete list of content in each category, click on the links for each of the modules on the top navigation bar within CINAHL.

Access CINAHL Plus with Full-text

The Library will be closed for Heritage Day on Monday, August 5.

Regular staffed hours of service will precede and follow that day. The Library’s 24-Hour Study will remain accessible.

You can find Heritage Day activities in Lethbridge and area on the City of Lethbridge’s website.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

In your next research project, will you need to analyze a fair amount of qualitative data (e.g., interviews, focus groups, open-ended survey questions)? If so, in this hands-on, two-part workshop you will learn how to use NVivo, an application designed to help organize, analyze, and create meaning from unstructured data.

WHEN

• NVivo Part 1 (Windows); Wednesday, July 17; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  AND
• NVivo Part 2 (Windows); Wednesday, July 17; 1 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: L950 (Library Building)

Click here for details about what is covered in each session.

You can also access the developer's Help guide by clicking here.

The Library’s staffed hours of operation for the Canada Day weekend will be:

• Saturday – Monday (June 29 – July 1): CLOSED
• Tuesday (July 2): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Library’s 24-Hour Study will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

Research Data Management: An Introduction to Borealis and data depositing 

• July 10th   10:30- 11:30 am

In the second part of our RDM series, librarians will introduce researchers to safe and secure methods of data depositing. This session will cover a number of repository options, and give a more in depth introduction on how to use Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository. Researchers will learn what “open data” means in the Canadian funding context and how to apply those principles to their data management plans.  

What is this notice about?

The replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall is near completion and Facilities will continue testing the new system.  This power shutdown means that there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA) and the Library between 6 p.m., Tuesday. June 25 to 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 26.

NOTE: The Library’s 24-Hour Study will not be available during this time.

When will this happen?

The shutdown will happen from between 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 25 to 6 a.m., Wednesday, June 26.

Who will be affected and how?

There will be no normal building power in UH, UCA and the Library during this outage. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights, and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen?

The 13.8kV board in University Hall was over 50 years old and had outlived its design life. To safely complete the remaining items in the replacement of this board, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me?

Any equipment in office and study spaces will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home (June 24), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

Please contact the Facilities Office if you have an comments or questions:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall); Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4: 30 p.m.
• Telephone: 403.329.2602
• Email: servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: ulethbridge.ca/facilities

Join us for the fourth and final engagement in the Fragments of the University of Lethbridge's History series.

Mike Perry (University Archivist, Retired) will present a photo and film montage where you will see the history of the University pass before your eyes!

WHEN: Wednesday, June 5; 2 – 3 p.m.
WHERE: AH100 (“Andy’s Place”)

We look forward to you joining us for this fascinating look at the University of Lethbridge’s history — everyone is welcome!

This database includes over 1,600 videos of educators from across grade levels and subject areas demonstrating techniques and lesson plans. Subjects include language arts, math, science, social studies, etc., and topics range from lesson plans to classroom culture and more!

This trial ends on May 31, 2024.

Access Teaching Channel

Beginning Friday, May 10, the Library will begin preparation for upgrading control and motor systems of compact shelving on level 9 south.

Please be aware of the following impacts:

MAIN COLLECTION ACCESS | Call Numbers ACs through MTs

The collection and study spaces on level 9 south will not be accessible by patrons.

Patrons can page/request materials via Summon or the classic catalogue from this area by selecting the “Request” button in an item’s record. Requests will be retrieved within one business day of submission. Click here for additional details about paging/requesting services.

Urgent requests for inaccessible materials in the area can be made in person at the Library Services Desk.

NOISE

Throughout the installation process, there may be additional noise associated with the work. Levels 10 and 11 will be least impacted by the work.

The project is expected to conclude Wednesday, May 29 and we apologize for any inconvenience in advance.

Please contact Jesse Malinsky (malijn@uleth.ca; 403.329.2128) for additional information.

Did you know that the Library can provide a variety of in-kind services for grant-funded research?

Check out the list of possible services they offer here: https://library.ulethbridge.ca/services/inKindContributions

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day. Normal summer semester hours will precede and follow this day.

The Library’s 24-Hour Study will be available.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

Summer hours start on Monday, May 6 and are as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 4 p.m.

The 24-hour Study Space in the Library will be available at all hours.

Click here for complete details on the Library’s hours, which includes future holiday and intersession hours.

During the intersession period between the spring and summer semesters (April 20 – May 5), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday: CLOSED

NOTE: The Library will be closed Tuesday, April 30 for a staff retreat.

The Library’s 24-hour Study will be available at all times.

Summer semester hours will begin on Monday, May 6.

For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

Founding Philosophy, Founding Faculty.

The University of Lethbridge commenced on January 1,1967 and quickly established itself as an experimental institution. Why did it choose to focus on becoming a liberal university? Who were the founding faculty and administrators who championed this philosophy? They arrived from all over the world — some saw service in wars, others were escaping them, and still others saw an opportunity for something special and unique here.

This talk will focus on the guiding institutional philosophy and the early faculty.

WHEN: Monday, April 29; 2–3 p.m.
WHERE: AH100 (Anderson Hall, "Andy's Place)

This is the third of the 4-part Fragments of the University of Lethbridge's History series by Mike Perry (University Archivist, Retired). Upcoming engagements include:

• Photographic and Film Montage
  
  •    Wednesday, June 5, 2024; 2–3 p.m.; AH100 (Anderson Hall, "Andy's Place)
    
    

We look forward to you joining us for this fascinating look at the University of Lethbridge’s history—everyone is welcome!

What is this notice about?

The replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall is near completion and Facilities will continue testing the new system. This power shutdown means that there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA) and the Library (including the 24-Hour Study) between 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 and 6 a.m. Friday, April 26.

When will this happen?

The shutdown will happen from 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25 to 6 a.m. Friday, April 26.

Who will be affected and how?

There will be no normal building power in UH, UCA, and the Library during this outage. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen?

The 13.8kV board in University Hall was over 50 years old and had outlived its design life. To safely complete the remaining items in the replacement of this board, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me?

Any equipment in your office will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home (April 25), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

For assistance:

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office.

Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 403.329.2602

Email Support: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca

Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

The ULethbridge Library is seeking your feedback on our new homepage!

Whether you are faculty, staff, or a student, we want your perspective.

Click here to access the new homepage and feedback form.

We look forward to receiving your insights!

Staff are aware of the issues with OPUS and are looking into it.

Students: exam season is upon you!

Whether you're in the thick of writing them of starting your prep, give yourselves a break!

The Library’s Stress-Free Zone runs April 3 to 14. Check out the zone for stress reducing activities such as the colouring, puzzle, and Lego stations! Games and other activities are available in the R.E.C. Room space as well.

Also watch for daily snack drops in the zone at 5 and 7:45 p.m. (Monday to Thursday) and 3 p.m. (Friday to Sunday) to fuel you through your studies!

Thank you to the University of Lethbridge Students' Union — our partners in the zone!

Let us know what you think about our Stress-Free Zone via our Comments and Suggestions page.

Good luck to you all on your final projects and exams! We hope to see you here!

The Library’s Easter Weekend hours are as follows:

• Friday, March 29: CLOSED [Good Friday]
• Saturday and Sunday, March 30 to 31: 12 to 4 p.m.
• Monday, April 1: CLOSED [Easter Monday]

The Library’s 24-hour Study will be available at all times.

For complete details about the Library's staffed hours of operation, click here.

Have a happy and safe weekend!

This hands-on workshop will build upon the skills taught in the introductory session. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements

• Participants must have a Google account to be able to use Google Colab
• It is strongly recommended that participants complete the first Python tutorial, or at least have a basic understanding of:
  • Data types: integers, floats, booleans, and strings
  • Variables and assignment
  • Comments
  • Functions
  • Data structures: lists and dictionaries
  • If, else, and elif conditional statements
  • While and for loops

In this workshop you will learn:

• More fundamentals of programming in Python such as reading and writing to files and importing libraries
• How to debug your code
• An introduction to machine learning and data visualization

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, March 26; 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 28; 1:30–3 p.m.; In person: Project Sandbox Space (Across from the Library Service Desk) [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The fun is inescapable!

Library Games Night returns March 22 from 5 to 9 p.m.!

Bring your team and join us for an evening of gaming fun with a new challenge! Book your team for the escape room challenge today and let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to get out! 

Book your team for the escape rooms today!

Everyone is welcome!

Come and join us for a Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill event!

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons! If you would rather just chat, that is okay too. Feel free to join the event anytime.

WHEN: Thursday, March 21; 3–6 p.m.

WHERE: Project Sandbox Space (Across from the Library Service Desk)

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

*EVENT CANCELLED* 

Our apologies, but due to an unforeseen circumstance, this event has been cancelled. The reading will be rescheduled.

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Renowned author Chelsea Vowel of manitow-sâkihikan (Lac Ste. Anne) will read from her short-story anthology Buffalo is the New Buffalo. Inspired by classic and contemporary speculative fiction, she explores "Métis existence and resistance through a lens of being Métis...but you don't have to be Métis to get it."

Light refreshments will be provided and copies of her book will be available to purchase.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 20, 2024; 3–4:30 p.m.
WHERE: L1060 (Library Building)

This event is open to everyone and we hope you can join us!

Hosted by the Indigenous Writers Series.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to cite-while-you-write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

WHEN: Wednesday, March 20; 2–3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Do you have a favourite graphic novel? Would you like to discuss it with other graphic novel fans?

There isn’t a Ghost [World] of a chance that you won’t have fun, so be an intrepid [Scott] Pilgrim and not meek as a Maus🐭—come to the U of L Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club and see what others are reading!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 20; 12–1 p.m.
WHERE: Library ("Our Stories" Area)

This is the last BYOB Club event of the season and we look forward to seeing you!

[REGISTER NOW] 

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Monday, March 18; 2–3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to use your smartphone camera's "pro" mode
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, March 12; 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 14; 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Digital reconciliation and Indigenization is at your fingertips!

The Wikipedia is freely available globally but contains factual inaccuracies that we can help rectify. Drop in and join us in the University Library for a guided discussion and live editing event.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 13; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: University Library (The Alcove; Level 10)

Click here to add this activity to your MyExperience transcript.

This event is free and open to the University Community and the public. No previous experience editing Wikipedia required.

Questions? Contact Shannon McAlorum (shannon.mcalorum@uleth.ca) and/or Romany Craig (romany.craig@uleth.ca).

We hope that you can join us!

Please join us for a film screening of the award-winning Blood Quantum by Mi’kmaq director Jeff Barnaby with discussion to follow.

Free snacks and refreshments will be provided.

• WHEN: Tuesday, March 12; 5–8 p.m.
• WHERE: BMO Auditorium (Science Commons; SA8002)

Presented by the cross-faculty Indigenous Authors Series group — this Indigenous Awareness Week event is free and open to the campus community and the public.

Do you love random bits of information and want to put it to good use? Then Trivia Night is for you! 🤔💡

Test your knowledge, impress your friends, and perhaps even win a prize! 🏆

WHEN: Tuesday, March 12; 5 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Zoo Bar & Grill (Students' Union Building, Level 3)

Presented by the University Library.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with DaVinci Resolve. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style
• The DaVinci Resolve interface
• How to effectively utilize DaVinci Resolve's workspaces
• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, March 5; 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 7; 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for a Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill event!

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper! If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

Feel free to join the event anytime on the day of the event.

WHEN: Thursday, February 29; 3 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Project Sandbox Space (Across from the Library Service Desk)

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you!

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard — no programming experience is required
• Participants must have a Google account to be able to use Google Colab

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, February 27; 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, February 29; 1:30–3 p.m.; In person: Project Sandbox Space (Across from the Library Service Desk) [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is a citation management software that can help you manage, organize, and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The EndNote Combined workshop covers the following:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote.
• How to build a library of citations.
• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays.
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 21; 1 to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

For other EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Do you need help getting started on your research assignment? Are you having trouble finding the information you need? Scratching your head and wondering what is “peer review”? If you have questions and can’t get to the Library, the Pop-up Library will bring the answers to you!

Watch for the Pop-up Library coming to a building near you! We aim to provide you with research data and literature support where you are.

WHERE & WHEN:

• Markin Hall Atrium
• Tuesday, February 6; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 7; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

• University Centre for the Arts Atrium
• Tuesday, February 13; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 14; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

• Science Commons (Level 7)
• Tuesday, February 27; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 28; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

• 1st Choice Savings & Wellness Centre Foyer
• Tuesday, March 5; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 6; 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Don’t be shy — we’re here to help you!

If you can’t visit us in person, be sure to check out our Ask Us suite of services to book a personal consultation with a librarian and connect with us.

During the Term Break (February 20–23), electrical work will be performed in different areas of the University Library.

There may be some noise and reduced lighting conditions associated with the work. Signage will be placed in immediately affected areas.

We apologize for any inconveniences in advance.

During the Spring Term Break (February 19 to 23), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• February 19 (Monday): CLOSED [Family Day]
• February 20 to 23 (Tuesday to Friday): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Library 24-Hour Study will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

What is research data management (RDM)? Where are appropriate places to deposit my data? What does the Tri-Agency require me to do with my research data?

Whether it’s qualitative or quantitative, having a sound plan to manage your research data is important, and can strengthen your grant applications. Join us for an online presentation that will introduce you to the basics of RDM, give an overview of RDM in Canada, and demonstrate free tools that can help you and your team manage best practice.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 20, 2024; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

Presented by Emma Scott and Emily Villanueva, Liaison Librarians

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, February 13 (9:30–11 a.m.); Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, February 15 (1:30–3 p.m.); Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

YOU SHALL NOT PASS [up this event]!

Have you read any good fantasy books lately? Would you like to discuss it with other fantasy fans?

Then come to the U of L Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club!

WHEN: Wednesday, February 14; 12–1 p.m.
WHERE: Library ("Our Stories" Area)

Upcoming club discussions include:

> Graphic Novels (March 20; 12–1 p.m. in “Our Stories” area) 

We look forward to seeing you!

*Sorry, but this event has been cancelled.*

Head to the University Library to get a free 15-minute neck or shoulder massage courtesy of Lethbridge College Massage Therapy students.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 13; 1 – 3p.m.
WHERE: L1112 & L1114

This event is free for students, staff, and faculty so come and take a break!

Another event will be held Tuesday, March 5.

The University Library has new media equipment for you to borrow today or book for a future date!

The new equipment includes:

• WiMiUS P 62 digital projector
• GoPro Hero12 Creator Edition
• Revopoint Pop 3 3D scanner
• Manfrotto Befree Travel tripods
• Raspberry Pi kits

Undergraduate students can borrow any of these items for 24 hours, while employees and graduate/PhD students can borrow for up to 48 hours.

Whether you are an amateur or a pro, we have your multimedia and STEM needs covered!

Click here, for more details about available Project Sandbox media equipment and resources.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Inkscape. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of logo types
• How to design a scalable image
• The Inkscape interface
• Inkscape tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

> Tuesday, February 6; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

OR

> Thursday, February 8; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.We look forward to seeing you there!

Express yourself! The Art Hive is back at the University Library with a pop-up paint studio!

Take a break, unwind, and let your creative juices flow outside the Library on Tuesday, February 6 from 1 to 3 p.m.!

Tap into your artistic self and join us!

Click here to check out other great activities and services provided by Counselling Services.

Need help with your research? Not sure where to start? Join us in the University Library for drop-in research help!

Starting January 24, on Wednesdays from 12–1 p.m., a library staff member will be by the Library Services Desk to answer your research questions.

Please contact Emma Scott (Professional Librarian) at emma.scott@uleth.ca for more information.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Advanced workshop covers:

How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays

How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

WHEN: Thursday, February 1; 3:30–5 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Specifications for digital and print designs
• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design

WHEN:

• Tuesday, January 30; 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  
  OR
• Thursday, February 1; 1:30 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Tuesday, January 30; 3:30–5 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

It's inescapable!

Library Games Night returns January 26 from 5 to 9 p.m.!

Bring your team and join us for an evening of gaming fun with a new challenge! Book your team for the escape room challenge today and let’s see if you’ve got what it takes to get out! 

Book your team for the escape rooms today!

Everyone is welcome!

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for a Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill event!

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and sculpt! If you would rather just chat, that is okay too. Feel free to join the event anytime between 3 and 6 p.m. on the day of the event.

• WHEN: Thursday, January 25; 3–6 p.m.
• WHERE: Project Sandbox Space (Across from the Library Services Desk)

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

WHEN: Wednesday, January 24; 2–3:30 p.m.
WHERE: L950

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Monday, January 22; 2–3:30 p.m.
WHERE: L950

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Throughout the semester you can attend the Project Sandbox workshops and presentations to gain greater awareness of technologies available in the Library and how to use them.

Click on REGISTER NOW for each event to register for MyExperience credit and additional details.

So You Want to Create a Website with Wix

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix.

DATE/TIME:

• Tuesday, January 16: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Craft n’ Chill: Sculpting

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and sculpt!

DATE/TIME:

• Thursday, January 25: 3–6 p.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW]

So You Want to Create a Poster With Canva

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, January 30: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, February 1: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

So you want to create a logo with Inkscape

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Inkscape.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, February 6: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, February 8: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

So you want to create a 3D model: How to design a printable 3D model with Tinkercad

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, February 13: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, February 15: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

So You Want to Learn to Code With Python: Beginner

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, February 27: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, February 29: 1:30–3 p.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW]

Craft n’ Chill: Paper Crafting

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper!

DATE/TIME:

• Thursday, February 29: 3–6 p.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW]

So you want to make a video with DaVinci Resolve

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with DaVinci Resolve.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, March 5: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, March 7: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

So you want to take a professional photograph with a smartphone

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting using your smartphone’s “pro” mode.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, March 12: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, March 14 9: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Craft n’ Chill: Button Making

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons!

DATE/TIME:

• Thursday, March 21: 3–6 p.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW]

So You Want to Learn to Code With Python: Intermediate

This hands-on workshop will build upon the skills taught in the introductory session.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, March 26: 9:30–11 a.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, March 28: 1:30–3 p.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW]

We look forward to seeing you here!

Have you read any good science fiction books lately? Would you like to discuss it with other sci-fi fans?

Then come to the U of L Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club! You will be sure to live long and prosper if you do!

WHEN: Wednesday, January 17; 12-1 p.m.
WHERE: Library ("Our Stories" Area)

Upcoming club discussions include:

> Fantasy (February 14; 12–1 p.m. in “Our Stories” Area)
> Graphic Novels (March 20; 12–1 p.m. in “Our Stories” area)

We look forward to seeing you!

Do you love random bits of information and want to put it to good use? Then Trivia Night is for you!

Test your knowledge, impress your friends, and perhaps even win a prize!

WHEN: Tuesday, January 16; 5 - 6 p.m.
WHERE: Zoo Bar & Grill (Students' Union Building, Level 3)

Presented by the University Library.

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

WHEN: Tuesday, January 16; 9:30 - 11 a.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

"IBISWorld is a comprehensive industry-market research database which reports on industries in the United States and Canada. The industry research platform provides data and analysis on thousands of industries worldwide. In-house analysts leverage economic, demographic and market data, then add analytical and forward-looking insight, to help organizations of all types make better business decisions."

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During the intersession period (December 19, 2023 – January 2, 2024), the Library's hours are:

• December 19 – 22: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• December 23 – January 1: CLOSED
• January 2: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Library 24-Hour Study will close at 4 p.m. on December 22 and reopen at 8 a.m. on January 2.

Spring semester hours will begin on Wednesday, January 3.

Click here for a complete overview of the University Library's hours of operation.

What was the best book that you read this year? Would you like to discuss it with other book lovers? Then bring your favourite title and come to the U of L Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club! 🏆 📚 🥇

WHEN: Wednesday, December 13; 12-1 p.m.
WHERE: Library ("Our Stories" Area)

Watch for more BYOB Club events in 2024!

We look forward to seeing you!

Take a break, get artsy, and have some fun! 👩‍🎨🎨👨‍🎨

You'll find the Pop-Up Art Hive on Level 10 in the Library on December 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.!

Take a look 👀 at some of the Art Hive’s past activities and take some time to join us!

Cows on the planet is a podcast series designed to present balanced, science-based information on beef production, environmental issues and related topics to consumers. Dr. Kim Stanford, University of Lethbridge livestock pathogen researcher; Dr. Tim McAllister, one of Agriculture Canada’s leading ruminant nutritionists and microbiologists at Lethbridge; Dr. Kim Ominski, a leading beef researcher at the University of Manitoba; and David Hill, University of Lethbridge, have teamed up with Beef Cattle Research Council and Canada Beef to produce 36 podcasts that will highlight science-based information about the beef industry for the Canadian consumer. The podcasts discuss various beef management practices and technologies and related controversial issues raised in the public press.

Go to the Cows on the planet collection

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, November 21 (9:30–11 a.m.); In person: Library Level 10 (Alcove) [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, November 23 (1:30–3 p.m.); Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Get pumped 💪 and join us for Library Games Night on Friday, November 24 from 5 to 9 p.m.! 🎲🃏♟🥳

Students: challenge your profs! Profs: challenge your students!

Whether solo or in a group, join us and the GEEK Club for an evening of gaming fun!

During the Fall Term Break (November 11 to 17), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• November 11: CLOSED [Remembrance Day]
• November 12: 12 to 4 p.m.
• November 13: CLOSED
• November 14 to 17: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Library’s 24-Hour Study will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

Have you read a good romance book recently? Would you like to discuss it with other romance fans? Then come to the U of L Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club!

WHEN: Wednesday, November 15; 12-1 p.m.
WHERE: Library ("Our Stories" Area)

Upcoming club discussions include:

> Best Book of the Year (December 20; 12-1 p.m. in “Our Stories” Area)

We look forward to seeing you!

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is a citation management software that can help you manage, organize, and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The EndNote Combined workshop covers the following:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote.
• How to build a library of citations.
• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays.
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 15; 1 to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: L950 (Library Building)

For other EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

The Living Library event is hosted by the library in collaboration with the International Student Services, to celebrate the benefit of International Education.

This event will celebrate diversity on our campus and create an internationalization at home atmosphere. Getting exposed to different cultures, languages, and abilities broadens our perspective in understanding the world around us.

During this event, you will be able to meet with other members from the University community from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Instead of borrowing a book you will be able to talk to a person to learn about different countries and different cultures.

If you would like to participate in this event, please register. If you would prefer just to attend the event, you're welcome too.

WHEN: Thursday, November 9; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Outside University Library

Questions? Please contact Nanda Stannard at nanda.stannard@uleth.ca

We look forward to seeing you there!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of camera controls
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop.WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, November 7 (9:30–11 a.m.); In person: Library Level 10 (Alcove) [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, November 9 (1:30–3 p.m.); In person: Library Level 10 (Alcove) [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Arthur Erickson was one of Canada’s most prolific and influential architects. He was chosen as the campus planner and his firm Erickson Massey designed the Academic/Residence Building which opened its unfinished doors in the Fall of 1971.  The 912 ft long, 9 story building embraced learning and living together in one structure, which encompassed much of Erickson’s philosophy on university campuses in general and higher education in particular.

This talk will showcase the different models proposed by Erickson/Massey and what eventually took shape—what we now know as University Hall.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 8; 2-3 p.m.

WHERE: AH100 (Anderson Hall, "Andy's Place)

This is the second of the 4-part Fragments of the University of Lethbridge's History series by Mike Perry (University Archivist, Retired). Upcoming engagements include:

• The Campus and Academic Plans Evolve
  
  • Thursday, January 18, 2024
• Photographic and Film Montage
  
  • Thursday, March 7, 2024

All sessions will be from 2 to 3 p.m. in Anderson Hall (AH100, “Andy’s Place”).

We look forward to you joining us for this fascinating look at the University of Lethbridge’s history—everyone is welcome!

What is this notice about?

Essential maintenance work will be undertaken on the building power systems in University Hall, University Centre for the Arts, and the Library Building on Monday, November 6, 2023.

When will this happen?

The maintenance work will take place between 7 and 7:30 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Who will be affected and how?

Building power will be unavailable for the length of the maintenance period on November 6 (7–7:30 a.m.) in University Hall, University Centre for the Arts, and Library Building.

Only emergency lighting will be available in these buildings during the power outage.

Why will this happen?

Urgent maintenance is required to be undertaken on the electrical infrastructure serving these buildings.  Failure to complete this maintenance could results in unintended outages in the future.

How does it affect me?

There will be no building power in the buildings affected during the outage period. Computers and other electrical equipment should be powered down before the start of the maintenance work to ensure equipment is not damaged or data lost.

For assistance:

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office.

Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 403.329.2602
Email Support: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with DaVinci Resolve. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style
• The DaVinci Resolve interface
• How to effectively utilize DaVinci Resolve's workspaces
• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, October 31 (9:30–11 a.m.); In person: Library Level 10 (Alcove) [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, November 2 (1:30–3 p.m.); Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Please join us for the launch of our newest digitized collection... a collection of local ghost stories curated and told by our very own Councillor Belinda Crowson! Belinda is well known in the community as a local history expert, having authored several books on Lethbridge and area history and given numerous public talks and tours on the subject. She is also a UofL alumni.

WHEN: October 31, 2023; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: University Library (Level 10)

Join us as Belinda tells us a tale or two from her vast selection of local ghost stories. Anyone who has seen her speak on this topic before knows we will be in for a spooky and entertaining time!

"First published in September 2000, The Literary Encyclopedia provides 9609 articles about world literatures in English, amounting to 20 million words. It grows by 20-30 articles per month and is written and edited by university specialists who own the publication collectively. The Literary Encyclopedia publishes biographies of major and minor writers; scholarly descriptions of all interesting texts written by these authors, and a variety of descriptive and critical essays on literary, cultural, and historical matters which provide a finer understanding of the social contexts in which this writing was produced."

This trial will end on November 30, 2023

Check it out here: https://uleth.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.litencyc.com/index.php

Level up and join us for Library Games Night on Friday, October 27 from 5 to 9 p.m.! 🎲🃏♟🥳

Students: challenge your profs! Profs: challenge your students!

Whether solo or in a group, join us and the GEEK Club for an evening of gaming fun!

Would you like to publish your next scholarly paper as an Open Access (OA) article or does your research grant require you to do so? Are you worried about how to steer clear of OA publishers that use deceptive practices?

Bring your lunch and learn how to distinguish between questionable and trustworthy scholarly communication venues and some tools and resources that can help you choose reputable publishers. This Open Access Week session aims to help you better understand and navigate your OA publishing options.

WHEN: Friday, October 27, 2023; 12 to 1 p.m.

WHERE:

• In person: Markin Hall (M1040)
• Online via Zoom

No matter how you attend, we look forward to you joining us!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Inkscape. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

- Basics of logo types
- How to design a scalable image
- The Inkscape interface
- Inkscape tools to create a customized design
- Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN/WHERE:

> Thursday, October 26 (1:30–3 p.m.); Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

WHEN: Wednesday, October 25; 3 to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Monday, October 23; 3–4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Open House is Saturday, October 21st and we hope you can join us!

While you are here, whether you are a student or visitor, consider attending any of the Library sessions which include:

• CitationHacks: Tips and Tools for Managing and Creating Citations
  WHEN/WHERE: 10:30–11 a.m. in L1060 (Library Building)
• LibraryHacks: How to Make the Most of Your Library Services, Resources, and Spaces
  WHEN/WHERE: 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. in L1060 (Library Building)
• GoogleHacks: Tips and Tricks to Ensure You Are Getting the Best Info from Your Searches
  WHEN/WHERE: 1:30–2 p.m. in L1060 (Library Building)

We look forward to seeing you at the Open House!

Click here for complete Open House details and registration.

Have you read a good mystery book recently? Would you like to discuss it with other mystery book fans? Then come to the U of L Library’s BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Club!

WHEN: Wednesday, October 18; 12-1 p.m.
WHERE: Library ("Our Stories" Area)

Upcoming club discussions include:

> Romance (November 15; 12-1 p.m. in “Our Stories” Area)
> Best Book of the Year (December 20; 12-1 p.m. in “Our Stories” Area)

We look forward to seeing you!

Created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine is the perfect resource for up-to-date information on the complete range of health care topics. With more than 2,500 embargo-free, full-text periodicals, reference books, pamphlets, and hundreds of videos demonstrating medical procedures and live surgeries, Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine ensures that researchers get current, scholarly, comprehensive answers to health-related questions.

Check it out here: https://uleth.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.gale.com/apps/HRCA?u=leth89164

Gale Literature Resource Center

Gale Literature Resource Center is Gale’s most current, comprehensive, and reliable online literature resource, offering the broadest and most representative range of authors and their works, including a deep collection of full-text critical and literary analysis for literary studies. The resource provides researchers with unbounding literary resources to support their literary responses, literary analysis, and thesis statements through a diversity of scholars and critics that ensure all views and interpretations are represented.

Check it out here: https://uleth.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.gale.com/apps/LitRC?u=leth89164

Gale Health and Wellness offers 24/7 access to full-text medical journals, magazines, reference works, multimedia, and more. Perfect for researchers at all levels, this comprehensive consumer health resource provides authoritative information on the full range of health-related issues, from current disease and disorder information to in-depth coverage of alternative medical practices.

Check it out here: https://uleth.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://link.gale.com/apps/HWRC?u=leth89164

[ENROL NOW]

Enhance your understanding and learn to avoid plagiarism by completing the tutorial in Moodle. It takes about 30 minutes to complete and provides lots of examples, activities to practice your understanding, and links to many more resources to help you with your academic writing and citations.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN/WHERE:

• Tuesday, October 10; 9:30–11 a.m.; In person: Library Level 10 (Alcove) [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, October 12; 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

"A Scrappy Beginning" recounts the events leading up to the establishment of a university in Lethbridge, the involvement of the Provincial Government, the local Chamber of Commerce, the Lethbridge Junior College, the community as well as the controversy over the siting of the university and the people central to the story.

• WHEN: Wednesday, October 4; 2-3 p.m.
• WHERE: AH100 (Anderson Hall, "Andy's Place)

This is the first of the 4-part Fragments of the University of Lethbridge's History series by Mike Perry (University Archivist, Retired). Upcoming presentations include:

• Erickson and the Campus Plan(s)

• Wednesday, November 8, 2023

• The Campus and Academic Plans Evolve

• Thursday, January 18, 2024

• Photographic and Film Montage

• Thursday, March 7, 2024

All sessions will be from 2–3 p.m. in Anderson Hall (AH100, “Andy’s Place”).

We look forward to you joining us for this fascinating look at the University of Lethbridge’s history—everyone is welcome!

Looking for assistance in your academic endeavours? Next week is STUDENT SUCCESS WEEK! A collaboration among the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union, the Student Success Centre, and Library!

Engagement and activities include:

Student Success Information Table

• WHEN: October 2; 12–3 p.m.
• WHERE: Students' Union Building Atrium

Sourcing and Citations presented by Emma Scott

• WHEN: October 3; 2–3 p.m.
• WHERE: L950 (Library Building)
• BONUS: Swag is available for the first 25 attendees and a $25 Campus Coffee Company gift card giveaway draw for all attendees!

Preparing for Exams presented by Jaime Takahashi

• WHEN: October 4; 2–3 p.m.
• WHERE: TH141 (Turcotte Hall)
• BONUS: Swag is available for the first 25 attendees and a $25 Campus Coffee Company gift card giveaway draw for all attendees!

Contact Brittany Allen at su.academic@uleth.ca for more information!

The University Library will be closed in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 29 and 30. The Library 24-Hour Study will remain accessible.

To learn more about Truth and Reconciliation, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Specifications for digital and print designs
• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design

WHEN:

Thursday, September 28; 1:30 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]
Location: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

WHEN: Thursday, September 28; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Library (L950)

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

WHEN: Tuesday, September 26; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Library (L950)

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

WHEN: Monday, September 25; 2 – 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: L1060 (Library Building)

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) office in collaboration with the Library is pleased to offer the film screening of The Pass System.

Working towards meaningful reconciliation must start with the acknowledgment of the past.

Nominated for Best Historical Documentary and for the Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research, this documentary offers a deep understanding of the hidden history of racial segregation. In this historical documentary written, produced and directed by Alex Williams, attendees will learn about the 60 years of racial segregation in Canada's history and the basic rights of Indigenous people.

Learn from renowned scholars and artists about the ongoing legacy of the system.

Click here for more events during Truth and Reconciliation Week activities and events.

Wondering when and if it’s ok to use ChatGPT, Grammarly, and other GenAI tools? Check out this guide:

https://library.ulethbridge.ca/plagiarism/genai

Join the hunt to find where Luxie is in the Library!

Luxie's Library Mission runs September 11 to 22.

If you complete the mission and find Luxie, you will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes, including a $30 Bookstore gift card and two $10 Campus Coffee Company gift cards.

Prizes will be drawn on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Gather 'round, it's game time! Library Games Night is back!

Come as a group or fly solo and make some new friends!

Join us in the Library on Friday, September 22nd from 5 to 9 p.m. for a fun evening.

We look forward to seeing you here!

Throughout the semester you can attend the Project Sandbox workshops and presentations to gain greater awareness of technologies available in the Library and how to use them.

Click on REGISTER NOW for each event to register for MyExperience credit and additional details.

So You Want to Create a Website: How to Use and Customize Wix

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, September 19: 9:30–11 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, September 21: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  
  

So You Want to Create a Poster: How to Make a Digital Poster With Canva

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, September 26: 9:30–11 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, September 28: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  
  

So You Want to Learn to Code With Python: How Python Can Help With Your Next Assignment

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, October 10: 10–11:30 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Wednesday, October 12: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  
  

So you want to create a logo: How to make a unique logo with Inkscape

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Inkscape.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, October 24: 10–11:30 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Wednesday, October 26: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  
  

So you want to make a video: How to create a professional look and edit with DaVinci Resolve

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with DaVinci Resolve.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, October 31: 10–11:30 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Wednesday, November 2: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]
  
  

So you want to take a picture: How to use a DSLR camera and compose a photograph

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, November 7: 9:30–11 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, November 9: 1:30–3 p.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW]
  
  

So you want to create a 3D model: How to design a printable 3D model with Tinkercad

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad.

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, November 21: 10–11:30 a.m.; In person [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, November 23: 1:30–3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [REGISTER NOW]

We look forward to seeing you here!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

> Set up a Wix webpage
> Add content to your website
> Customize website templates
> Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

DATES/TIMES:

Tuesday, September 19; 9:30 – 11 a.m.; Across from Library Services Desk [Register Now]

OR

Thursday, September 21; 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Online via Zoom [Register Now]

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA) is a free research database for library and information science studies. LISTA provides indexing and abstracting for hundreds of key journals, books, and research reports. It is EBSCO's intention to provide access to this resource on a continual basis.

Access Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (LISTA)

Exploring Race in Society is a free research database that "offers essential content covering important issues related to race in society today. Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness."

Access Exploring Race in Society

The University Library's fall semester hours begin Wednesday, September 6. Hours will be:

> Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

> Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

> Saturday & Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.

Click here for a complete overview of hours and holiday closures.

The Library 24-Hour Study will be available at all times.

CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format Online is an "indispensable reference for authors, editors, publishers, students, and translators in all areas of science and related fields has been fully revised by the Council of Science Editors to reflect today’s best practices in scientific publishing. This fully searchable online edition makes it easy to find the answers you need quickly."

This is a trial of the product until October 31, 2023

Access CSE Manual: Scientific Style and Format Online

CCH AnswerConnect gives access to Federal Income Tax Topic Pages, Annotated Income Tax Act & Regulations, Interpretation Bulletins, Folios, Circulars, Technical News, & Others, Federal Income Tax Forms & Guides, News Tracker, and Tax Topics Newsletter.

Access CCH AnswerConnect

During the intersession period between the summer and fall semesters (August 30 – September 5), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• August 30 - September 1 (Wednesday - Friday): 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• September 2 - 4 (Saturday - Monday): CLOSED
• September 5 (Tuesday): 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Library’s 24-hour Study Space will be available at all times.

Fall semester hours will begin on Wednesday, September 6.

For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

Due to a planned power shutdown between 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 23 and 6 a.m., Thursday, August 24, the University Library's 24-Hour Study will be limited to emergency lighting only.

Normal operations will precede and follow those times.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Do you want to improve your ability to identify, locate, and use a variety of information sources in various disciplines and types of libraries? Then Library Science 2000: Library Research & Information Systems is the course for you!

This credit course emphasizes new developments and trends in information provision—including online catalogues, databases, electronic journals, and more!

Tuesday and Thursday | 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. | L950

Register today on The Bridge and get your seat before the add/drop deadline.

Due to a planned shutdown of domestic water services on Saturday, August 19 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., the University Library will not be open for staffed services.

Normal staffed hours will precede and follow that day.

Please note that the entire building will be closed and not just the Library during this period.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Due to a planned power shutdown on Saturday, August 12, the University Library will not be open for staffed services. Normal staffed hours will precede and follow that day.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Library will be closed for Heritage Day on Monday, August 7.

Regular staffed hours of service will precede and follow that day. The Library’s 24-hour Study will remain accessible.

You can find Heritage Day activities in Lethbridge and area on the City of Lethbridge’s and Galt Museum & Archives’ websites.  

We hope you have a great long weekend!

Library staff will be cleaning and shifting various collections. Please be aware the work involves the use of vacuum cleaners, so nearby study areas may be affected by the associated noise.  We apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused.

During the Summer Term Break (June 24 to July 4), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
• Monday, July 3: CLOSED

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

The University Library will be closed Saturday, May 20 through Monday, May 22 due to issues with environment control systems and the forecast high temperatures this weekend.

If you need to access and borrow from the collection, please do so before our 4 p.m. closure on Friday, May 19. Electronic resources remain available.

The 24-hour Study will remain available, but users can expect higher than normal temperatures in the space. Science Commons is an alternate cooled study space.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

The University Library's summer session hours start on Monday, May 8 and are as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

The Library's 24-hour Study Space will be available at all times.

Click here for complete details on the Library's staffed hours of operation, including future holiday and intersession hours.

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day. Normal summer semester hours will precede and follow this day.

The Library’s 24-hour Study Space will be available at all times.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

During the intersession period between the spring and summer semesters (April 22 – May 7, 2023), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• April 22 – 23 (Saturday & Sunday): CLOSED
• April 24 – 28 (Monday – Friday): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• April 29 – 30 (Saturday & Sunday): CLOSED
• May 1 – 3 & 5 (Monday – Wednesday, Friday): 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• May 4 (Thursday): CLOSED [Staff Retreat]
• May 6 – 7 (Saturday & Sunday): CLOSED

The Library’s 24-hour Study Space will be available at all times.

Summer semester hours will begin on Monday, May 8, 2023.

For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

What is this notice about? The replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall is near completion and Facilities will be testing the new system. This means that power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA) and the Library (LINC) will experience several power interruptions during testing on Thursday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday May 5. Each power interruption will be no longer than 30 minutes.

When will this happen? There will be several power interruptions starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 and ending at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 5. Each power interruption will be no longer than 30 minutes.

Who will be affected and how? There will be no normal building power for UH, UCA and LINC during the interruptions. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen?

The 13.8kV board in University Hall is over 50 years old and has outlived its design life. To safely replace electrical components, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me?

Any equipment in your office will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home (on May 4th), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403.329.2602
• Email: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: ulethbridge.ca/facilities

What is this notice about? Continuing with the replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall, Facilities needs to perform this power shutdown. This power shutdown means that there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA) and the Library (LINC) on Thursday April 27 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday, April 28.

When will this happen? The shutdown will happen on Thursday April 27 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. of Friday, April 28.

Who will be affected and how? There will be no normal building power for UH, UCA and LINC. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen? The 13.8kV board in University Hall is over 50 years old and has outlived its design life. To safely replace electrical components, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me? Any equipment in your office will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home (April 27th), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403.329.2602
• Email: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: ulethbridge.ca/facilities

Feeling stressed? Need a break? Come to the Library's Stress-Free Zone! Relax, enjoy free snacks, play a game, or just chill out!

What else you will find: colouring books, the Lego table, and new games and puzzles!

• WHEN? April 4–6 & 11–19
• WHERE? Level 10

You can also take advantage of the R.E.C. Room activities in the Library’s Alcove space too!

BONUS ALERT: Watch for special snack drops provided by the Student Mentor Team within the Library entrance on April 6 (12–3 p.m.) and the Kerber Friendship Program (KFP) in the Library’s 24-hour Study Space! When will the KFP drops be?! (1) April 10 (5–6:30 p.m.); (2) April 11–14 (9–10:30 p.m.); and (3) April 17 & 18 (9–10:30 p.m.)!

In advance of the event, the Library would also like to thank our Stress-Free Zone partners:

• University of Lethbridge Students' Union
• Counselling & Career Services
• Health Centre
• Student Success Centre
• Alumni
• Security Services
• Writing Centre

Let us know what you think about our Stress-Free Zone via our Comment/Suggestions page.

Good luck to you all on your final projects and exams! We hope to see you here!

The Library’s Easter Weekend hours will be as follows:

• Friday, April 7: CLOSED [Good Friday]
• Saturday and Sunday, April 8 to 9: 1 to 5 p.m.
• Monday, April 10: CLOSED [Easter Monday]

The Library’s 24-hour Study Space will be available at all times.

For complete details about the Library's staffed hours of operation, click here.

Have a happy and safe weekend!

What is this notice about? Continuing with the replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall, Facilities needs to perform this power shutdown. This power shutdown means that there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA), and the Library (LINC) on Wednesday, April 5 from 6 to 7 a.m.

When will this happen? The shutdown will happen on Wednesday, April 5 from 6 to 7 a.m.

Who will be affected and how? There will be no normal building power for UH, UCA and LINC. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen? The 13.8kV board in University Hall is over 50 years old and has outlived its design life. To safely replace electrical components, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me? Any equipment in your office will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home (April 4), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403.329.2602
• Email: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

The University Library and G.E.E.K. Club are hosting Library Games Night and you’re invited.

Students, challenge your professors; professors, challenge your students—everyone is welcome to join us for game-playing of all kinds!

WHEN: Friday, March 31; 5 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Library Level 10

Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for our drop-in Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill button making event.

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons! If buttons aren't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, March 23; 3–6 p.m.

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

What is this notice about? Urgent work will happen tomorrow morning Thursday, March 23 from 6 to 7 a.m. This is due to this [March 22] morning’s shutdown being aborted due to unforeseen circumstances.

Continuing with the replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall, Facilities needs to perform this power shutdown. This power shutdown means that there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA), and the Library (LINC) on Thursday, March 23 from 6 to 7 a.m.

When will this happen? The shutdown will happen on Thursday, March 23 from 6 to 7 a.m.

Who will be affected and how? There will be no normal building power for UH, UCA, and LINC. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen? The 13.8kV board in University Hall is over 50 years old and has outlived its design life. To safely replace electrical components, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me? Any equipment in your office will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home today (March 22), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403.329.2602
• Email: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

What is this notice about? Continuing with the replacement of 13.8kV electrical board in University Hall, Facilities needs to do another power shutdown. This power shutdown means that there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA,) and the Library (LINC) on Wednesday, March 22 from 6 to 7 a.m.

When will this happen? The shutdown will happen on Wednesday, March 22 from 6 to 7 a.m.

Who will be affected and how? There will be no normal building power for UH, UCA and LINC. This means that all equipment such as computer, printers, house lights and everything else that is on regular power will not function.

Equipment plugged into emergency power is not impacted and will continue to work as expected. Emergency lighting is also not impacted.

Why will this happen? The 13.8kV board in University Hall is over 50 years old and has outlived its design life. To safely replace electrical components, the electrical system will need to be shutdown. Shutdown and de-energizing of the electrical equipment eliminates any arc flash hazard and mitigates shock and electrocution danger to those involved in performing this high voltage work.

How does it affect me? Any equipment in your office will not work due to no electrical power. It is recommended to shut down computers prior to leaving for home (March 21st), so the computers do not have a hard shut down due to electrical power loss.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office:

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403.329.2602
• Email: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

What is this notice about? The University of Lethbridge is required by Building and Fire Alarm System codes to test the fire alarm system annually. This system includes speakers (bells) and strobes within the Library (LINC) building.

When will this happen?

• Thursday, March 16 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.: Air Handling Unit Shutdown Tests
• Friday, March 17 between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m.: Speaker and Strobe Tests
• Friday, March 17 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.: Elevator Homing Tests

Who will be affected and how? Anyone in the building at the times noted above may be affected by hearing the fire alarm tone, seeing the strobes flash, notice air movement being briefly affected or may be taken to the homing floor during an elevator test.

Why will this happen? Fire alarm system device testing is required by provincial code and must be performed every year.

How does it affect me? This will only affect occupants of the Library during the hours noted above.  Air Handling Unit outages and elevator homing will only happen for a few minutes during these periods.

If you require additional information or have any concerns, please contact the Facilities Office.

• Location: TH101 (Turcotte Hall)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Phone: 403.329.2602
• Email: facility.servicedesk@uleth.ca
• Website: www.ulethbridge.ca/facilities

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of camera controls
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques
• Video basics

WHEN

• Tuesday, March 14; 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 16; 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with Premiere. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style
• The Premiere interface
• How to effectively utilize Premiers various workspaces
• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN: Tuesday, March 7; 9:30 to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University Library and G.E.E.K. Club are hosting Library Games Night and you’re invited.
Students, challenge your professors; professors, challenge your students—everyone is welcome to join us for game-playing of all kinds!

WHEN: Friday, March 3; 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Library Level 10

Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Illustrator. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of logo types
• How to design a scalable image
• The Illustrator interface
• Illustrator tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

• Tuesday, February 28: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 2: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

During the Spring Term Break (February 19 to 24), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• Sunday, February 19: 1 - 5 p.m.
• Monday, February 20: CLOSED [Family Day]
• Tuesday - Friday, February 21 - 24: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Regular hours of operation will proceed and follow these days. For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

The Library's 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN:

• Wednesday, February 22; 10–11:30 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, February 23; 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

 
Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University's OPUS research repository will be down on February 21st through the 23rd for a scheduled upgrade.

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for our Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill sculpting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a sculpture! If sculpting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

• WHEN: Thursday, February 16; 3–6 p.m.
• WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN:

• Tuesday, February 14; 10–11:30 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Wednesday, February 15; 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

WHEN: Tuesday, February 7; 9:30–11 a.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:
Specifications for digital and print designs

• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design

WHEN:

Tuesday, January 31; 9:30 to 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

OR

Thursday, February 2; 1:30 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University Library and G.E.E.K. Club are hosting Library Games Night and you’re invited.
Students, challenge your professors; professors, challenge your students—everyone is welcome to join us for game-playing of all kinds!

WHEN: Friday, January 27; 5 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Library Level 10

Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

DATE/TIMES:

• Tuesday, January 24: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW],
  OR
• Thursday, January 26: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Zoom meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Craft n’ Chill: Paper Crafting

DATE/TIME:

• Thursday, January 19: 3–6 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper!

Project Sandbox - So You Want to Create a Website: How to Use and Customize Wix

DATE/TIMES:

• Tuesday, January 24: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, January 26: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

So You Want to Create a Poster: How to Make a Digital Poster With Canva

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, January 31: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, February 2: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

So You Want to Create a 3D Model: How to Design a Printable 3D Model With Tinkercad

DATE/TIME: Online via Zoom

• Tuesday, February 7: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

 LOCATION: Online via Zoom

So You Want to Learn to Code With Python: How Python Can Help With Your Next Assignment

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, February 14: 10–11:30 a.m. [REGISTER NOW], or
• Wednesday, February 15: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

Attendees will learn practical basics about coding in Python. No prior experience necessary.

Craft n’ Chill: Sculpting

DATE/TIME:

• Thursday, February 16: 3–6 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a sculpture!

So You Want to Learn to Code With Python: How Python Can Help With Your Next Assignment

DATES/TIMES:

• Wednesday, February 22: 10–11:30 a.m. [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, February 23: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

Attendees will learn practical basics about coding in Python. No prior experience necessary.

So You Want to Create a Logo: How to Make a Unique Logo With Adobe Illustrator

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, February 28: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW], or
• Thursday, March 2: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

So You Want to Make a Video: How to Create a Professional Look and Edit With Adobe Premiere

DATE/TIME:

• Tuesday, March 7: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

So you want to take a picture: How to use a DSLR camera and compose a photograph

DATES/TIMES:

Tuesday, March 14: 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW], or

• Thursday, March 16: 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

Attendees will learn how to use a DSLR camera and how to properly compose a photograph. No prior experience necessary.

Craft n’ Chill: ButtonMaking

DATE/TIME:

• Thursday, March 23: 3–6 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

LOCATION: Across from the Library Services Desk

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons!

We look forward to seeing you here!

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for our drop-in Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill paper crafting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper! If paper crafting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, January 19; 3 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Across from Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Do you want to improve your ability to identify, locate, and use a variety of information sources in various disciplines and types of libraries? Then Library Science 2000 is the course for you!

• LBSC 2000: Library Research and Information Systems
  
  
•    Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 to 10:15 a.m.

Click here for additional course details and register today!

During the intersession period between the fall and spring semesters (December 20, 2022 – January 3, 2023), the Library's hours are as follows:

• December 20 – 23: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• December 24 – January 2: CLOSED
• January 3: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

NOTE: The Library’s 24-hour study space will not be available until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3.

Spring semester hours will begin on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

Feeling stressed? Need a study break? Come to the Library's Stress-Free Zone! Relax, enjoy free snacks, play a game, watch a movie, or just chill out!

What else will you find: colouring books, the Lego table, and new games and puzzles! We hope to see you there!

WHEN? December 12–20

WHERE? Level 10 (Alcove)

In advance of the event, the Library would also like to thank our other Stress-Free Zone partners:

• University of Lethbridge Students' Union
• RBC On Campus
• Counselling & Career Services
• Health Centre
• Student Success Centre
• Alumni
• Security Services
• Writing Centre

Let us know what you think about our Stress-Free Zone via our Comment/Suggestions page.

To align with the formal final exam period (December 12 to 20), the Library’s hours have been updated. The Library will now be open the additional times:

• Sunday, December 18: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, December 19: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available throughout the exam period.

Intersession hours will begin on Tuesday, December 20.

The Library’s hours of operation can be browsed at https://library.ulethbridge.ca/hours.

December 6 is the 33rd Anniversary of the l’École Polytechnique massacre and is the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women.

Visit the Women’s Peace Garden on level 10 south of the Library throughout the day for a come-and-go silent vigil to remember those who have been impacted by gender-based violence. Seating will be provided for those wanting to sit in silent contemplation.

Each planter in the garden represents one of the women lost at l’École Polytechnique:

• Geneviève Bergeron
• Hélène Colgan
• Nathalie Croteau
• Barbara Daigneault
• Anne-Marie Edward
• Maud Haviernick
• Maryse Laganière
• Maryse Leclair
• Anne-Marie Lemay
• Sonia Pelletier
• Michèle Richard
• Annie St-Arneault
• Annie Turcotte
• Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

If you have the opportunity, please attend the Lunch and Learn: Understanding the importance of prevention of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence at University of Lethbridge online December 6 from 12 to 1 p.m. MST.

Click here to learn more about the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at ULethbridge.

Due to the need for an urgent electrical system repair, there will be no power in University Hall (UH), University Centre for the Arts (UCA), and the Library (LINC) from 9 to 10 p.m.today.

The University Library’s 24-hour study space will be closed at 8:30 p.m. for the duration of the outage. 🚫⚡

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN:

• Thursday, November 24; 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  
  OR
  
  
• Thursday, December 1; 10–11:30 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Are you working on a novel for National Novel Writing Month? The Lethbridge NaNoWriMo group is hosting write-ins at the University of Lethbridge Library throughout November.

• DAYS: Sundays (November 6, 13, 20, and 27)
• TIME: : 2–5 p.m.
• WHERE: L1008B (University Library)

Click here for more details.

We hope to see you here!

The University Library and G.E.E.K. Club are hosting Library Games Night and you’re invited.

Students, challenge your professors; professors, challenge your students—everyone is welcome to join us for game-playing of all kinds!

WHEN: Friday, November 25; 5 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Library Level 10

Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

WHEN: Tuesday, November 22; 9:30–11 a.m.

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for our drop-in Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill paper crafting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper! If paper crafting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, November 17; 3 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Across from Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Living Library event is hosted by the University Library in collaboration with the International Student Services, to celebrate International Education Week and the benefit of International Education.

This event will celebrate diversity on our campus and create an internationalization at home atmosphere. Getting exposed to different cultures, languages, and abilities broadens our perspective in understanding the world around us.

During this event, you will be able to meet with other members from the University community from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Instead of borrowing a book you will be able to talk to a person to learn about different countries and different cultures.

If you would like to participate in this event as a host, please register. If you would prefer to attend the event, feel free to join the event anytime!

WHEN: Wednesday, November 16; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Outside University Library

Question? Please contact Nanda Stannard at nanda.stannard@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of camera controls
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques
• Video basics

WHEN: Tuesday, November 15; 9:30 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

During the Fall Term Break (November 7 to 11), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• November 7 to 10: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• November 11: CLOSED [Remembrance Day]

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN:

• Tuesday, November 8; 10–11:30 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  
  OR
  
  
• Thursday, October 10; 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Due to the planned shutdown of the domestic water supply in the Library building, the University Library’s 24-hour study space will be closed at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9. The space is expected to available by 1 a.m. on Thursday, November 10. 🚫💧

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is a citation management software that can help you manage, organize, and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The EndNote Combined workshop covers the following:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote.
• How to build a library of citations.
• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays.
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 9; 1 to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

For other EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with Premiere. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style

• The Premiere interface

• How to effectively utilize Premiers various workspaces

• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN: Tuesday, November 1; 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2022; 2–3:15 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

 For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Have you received invitations to publish in journals you’ve never heard of? Do you support Open Access but aren’t sure how to steer clear of questionable publishing venues?

This session offers an updated look at how to choose trustworthy venues for your scholarly work.

WHEN: Wednesday October 26; 3–4 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom [CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS; Password: openaccess]

This event is part of Open Access Week. To learn more about Open Access, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2022; 2–3:15 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Illustrator. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

- Basics of logo types

- How to design a scalable image

- The Illustrator interface

- Illustrator tools to create a customized design

- Export designs in a variety of file types

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

From Sunday, October 16 to Saturday, October 22, student assistants (you may see them with clipboards) will be performing headcounts in the Library. The counts are to determine how many people are in the Library spaces and computer resources in use during the designated count times. No other information is being collected.

If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please contact the Library's Services Desk.

The University Library and G.E.E.K. Club are hosting Library Games Night and you’re invited.

Students, challenge your professors; professors, challenge your students—everyone is welcome to join us for game-playing of all kinds!

WHEN: Friday, October 21; 5 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Library Level 10

Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Come and join us for our Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill sculpting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a sculpture! If sculpting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, October 20; 3–6 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN:

• Thursday, October 13; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The Library’s hours of operation during the Thanksgiving weekend are as follows:

Saturday, October 8: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, October 9: 1–5 p.m.
Monday, October 10: CLOSED

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process creating a printed 3D model. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Types of 3D printers
• Considerations regarding plastic choice
• How to effectively process a 3D model for printing
• Steps to take for post-processing 3D prints

WHEN:

• Tuesday, October 4; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Thursday, October 6; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Specifications for digital and print designs
• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design

WHEN:

• Tuesday, September 27; 9:30–11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, September 29; 1:30–3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University Library will be closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday, September 30. The Library’s 24-hour study space will be accessible.

To learn more about Truth and Reconciliation, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 2: Advanced (Wednesday, September 28, 2022; 6:45–8 p.m.)

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

As part of Reconciliation Week, Iikaisskini is hosting a free screening of the film Beans (Canada, 2020), written and directed by Mohawk filmmaker Tracey Deer.

Based on true events, Tracey Deer's debut feature chronicles the 78-day standoff between two Mohawk communities and government forces in 1990 in Quebec.

Don McIntyre (Dhillon School of Business) will host a discussion after the film.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27, 2022; 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: University of Lethbridge, Science & Academic Building, BMO Auditorium (SA8002)

[REGISTER NOW]

Presented by Iikaisskini in partnership with the Dhillon School of Business and the University Library.

For the trailer and more information about the film, click here.

Are you just starting a new graduate program or entering a research-intensive phase of your program? Could you use a refresher on Library resources, services, and research tips? If so, this workshop may be for you!  Feel free to sign up and bring any questions you may have on how the Library can support you during your graduate studies.

WHEN: Monday, September 26, 2022; 3 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

[REGISTER NOW]

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 1: Basics (Monday, September 26, 6:45–8 p.m.)

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

IT’S BACK! The University Library and G.E.E.K. Club are hosting Library Games Night and you’re invited.

Students, challenge your professors; professors, challenge your students—everyone is welcome to join us for game-playing of all kinds!

WHEN: Friday, September 23; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Library Level 10

Bring your own (non-alcoholic) beverages and snacks!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Help us discover where Luxie is hiding at the Library!

Luxie's Library Mission is a scavenger hunt where students who complete the mission can have their names entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 gift card prizes.

The prize draw will be on September 30th and winners have a chance to win a $30 bookstore gift card or one of two $10 Coffee Company gift cards.

Get your entry form and start this amazing race at the Library Services Desk!

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for our drop-in Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill button making event.

During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons! If buttons aren't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, September 22; 3–6 p.m.

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University Library will be closed on Monday, September 19.

For details on the University of Lethbridge’s closure on this day, click here.

Regular staffed hours of service will precede and follow that day. The 24-hour study space will remain accessible.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, September 13; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Thursday, September 15; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [Register Now]

LOCATION: Online via Teams.

Ensure that you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

New LPL @ U of L books and videos have arrived for your summer reading and film enjoyment! 

Click here to browse the book titles and here to browse videos.

Don’t forget to browse our popular reads while you are here!

During the intersession period between the summer and fall semesters (August 24 to September 6), the University Library's hours are as follows:

• August 24 to 26: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• August 27 and 28: CLOSED
• August 29 to September 2: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• September 3 to 5: CLOSED
• September 6: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NOTE: The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available at all times.

Fall semester hours will begin on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

There is a planned power shutdown in the Library that is scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 4 at 6 p.m. and conclude by 2 a.m. on Friday, August 5.

This means that all equipment such as computers, printers, lighting, and everything else that is on regular power will not function. Though users of the 24-study space will be impacted during the power shutdown, online services will persist.

We apologize for any inconvenience in advance of the shutdown.

The Library will be closed for Heritage Day on Monday, August 1.

Regular staffed hours of service will precede and follow that day. The 24-hour study space will remain accessible.

Click here for some Heritage Day activities and events in Lethbridge.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

Research Methods Primary Sources

Designed as a tool to support students of the humanities and social sciences, Research Methods Primary Sources introduces the key approaches to working with source materials and historical evidence for humanities and social science students.  Designed to be used in the classroom or for independent study, this resource will empower students to engage with primary sources and assess historical evidence with confidence.

Research Methods Primary Sources is on trial until June 30, 2022.  Please send any comments on this database to sandra.cowan@uleth.ca

Access Research Methods Primary Sources

Victorian Popular Culture

Victorian Popular Culture is a portal comprised of four modules, inviting users into the darkened halls, small backrooms, big tops and travelling venues that hosted everything from spectacular shows and bawdy burlesque, to the world of magic, spiritualist séances, optical entertainments and the first moving pictures

Victorian Popular Culture is on trial until June 30, 2022.  Please send any comments on this database to romany.craig@uleth.ca

Access Victorian Popular Culture

Reminder: The University Library and its staffed services will be unavailable during the Canada Day weekend from July 1 to 3. The Library’s 24-hour study space will still be available.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

Click here to discover Canada Day celebrations in Lethbridge. We hope you have a great long weekend! 🥳🎆🍁

During the Summer Term Break (June 20 to July 3), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• June 20 to 24 and 27 to 30: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• June 25 to 26 and July 1 to 3: CLOSED

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

The vendor of our journal article linking service will be performing necessary software maintenance on their database systems.  This required maintenance will involve approximately 24 hours of downtime beginning Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7:00pm MDT.

During this downtime, full-text of some articles may not be available from Summon search results.  Access to the Journal Title A-Z listings and click-throughs to OpenURL content may also be affected.

We apologize in advance for the inconvenience.

Poverty, Philanthropy, & Social Conditions in Victorian Britain

Discover what life was like for the poorest communities in Victorian Britain, and explore the government policy, social reform movements and philanthropic efforts of charitable institutions that sought to alleviate poverty.

This multi-archive collection, comprising collections from The National Archives at Kew, the British Library and Senate House Library navigates the complex social climate of nineteenth and early twentieth-century Britain between the introduction of the New Poor Law in 1834 and the eventual abolition of the workhouse system in 1930.

Poverty, Philanthropy, & Social Conditions in Victorian Britain is on trial until June 30, 2022.  Please send any comments on this database to romany.craig@uleth.ca

Access Poverty, Philanthropy, & Social Conditions in Victorian Britain

London Low Life is a full-text searchable resource containing rare books, ephemera, maps and other materials relating to 18th, 19th, and early 20th century London.  It is designed for both teaching and study, from undergraduate to research students and beyond.  In addition to the rich selection of primary sources, London Low Life contains a wealth of secondary resources, including a chronology, interactive map, essays, visual galleries and exhibitions.

London Low Life is on trial until June 30, 2022.  Please send any comments on this database to romany.craig@uleth.ca

Access London Low Life

Summer hours will start on Monday, May 9 and will be as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.

The 24-hour Study Space in the Library will be available at all hours.

Click here for complete details on the Library’s hours of operation, including future holiday and intersession hours.

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 23 for Victoria Day. The Library's 24-Hour Study Space will be accessible on Victoria Day. 

Normal summer semester hours will proceed and follow this day.
For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

We hope you have a great long weekend!

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is a citation management software that can help you manage, organize, and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 17; 1 to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online

The EndNote Combined workshop covers the following:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote.

• How to build a library of citations.

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays.

• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word.

For other EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Want to have your say about the University Library? We are undergoing a Quality Assurance Review of our operations and our external reviewers want to hear from you!

The reviewers will be interested in hearing from you about the services, resources, and spaces that the Library provides.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 11, 2022; 2 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom
RSVP: libadmin@uleth.ca (Deadline: Monday, May 9, 2022; a Zoom link will follow)

We hope you can join the session and look forward to your input!

Academic Video Online is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary video subscription that supports the entire range of curriculum, from anthropology to zoology. It includes a variety of video material available with curricular relevance: documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, and demonstrations. Patrons will find thousands of award-winning films, including Academy®, Emmy®, and Peabody® winners. Academic institutions will find frequently used films for classroom instruction, plus newly released films and previously unavailable archival material.

Access Academic Video Online

What is this notice about?
Facilities will be performing maintenance work on the Fire Alarm speaker system in the Library on Friday April 22nd between 8 and 10 a.m.

Who is affected and how?
Occupants will hear the fire alarm tone and speaker announcements throughout the Library building for up to two hours.

Why will this happen?
Some minor issues were found during recent annual fire alarm tests that require correction and testing.

How does it affect me?
If you are an occupant or travelling through the Library during the testing period, the sound pattern of the fire alarm will be heard.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

The Library’s Easter Weekend hours will be as follows:

• Friday, April 15: CLOSED [Good Friday]
• Saturday and Sunday, April 16 to 17: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, April 18: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Easter Monday]

For complete details about the Library's hours of operation, click here. 

Have a happy and safe weekend!

Grab your lunch and join us for a screening of the first episode of the Amplify series, featuring Métis/Cree singer-songwriter Cheryl L’Hirondelle and Potawatomi author Robin Kimmerer.

In this beautifully shot 23-minute documentary, L’Hirondelle shares how Kimmerer’s book Braiding Sweetgrass inspired her music-making, while Kimmerer reads from her book and discusses some of the main ideas that shaped her thinking.

The screening will be followed by an open discussion of the connections between Braiding Sweetgrass and arts-based practices.

WHEN: Monday, April 4, 2022; 12 to 1 p.m. (online via Zoom)
[CONNECT TO EVENT]

This event is taking place as part of Indigenous Awareness Week.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

WHEN: Thursday, March 24, 2022; 1–2:15 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom

The Advanced workshop covers:

How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays

How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

Come and join us for our drop-in Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill paper crafting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper! If paper crafting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, March 24; 3 to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Across from Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a poster with GIMP. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Setup a poster for print and digital
• Navigate the GIMP interface
• Use GIMP tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

• Tuesday, March 22; 9:30 to 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 24; 1:30 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

What is this notice about?

Facilities will be performing code required fire alarm speaker testing in the Library on Wednesday, March 16 between 4 and 5 p.m.

Who is affected and how?

Occupants will hear the fire alarm tone throughout the Library building for up to an hour.

Why will this happen?

Fire alarm speaker testing is required by provincial code and must be performed every year.

How does it affect me?

If you are an occupant or travelling through the Library during the testing period, the sound pattern of the fire alarm will be heard.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of camera controls
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques
• Video basics

[REGISTER NOW]

WHEN: Thursday, March 17; 1:30 to 3 P.M.
WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

There are many great Project Sandbox activities and workshops coming in March! You can register for any or all of these activities to add to your MyExperience transcript. Slated activities include:

• So you want to edit a video: How to modify and edit video with OpenShot
  

  WHEN: Thursday, March 3; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

• Vacuum Forming: How to vacuum form your objects
  

  WHEN: Friday, March 4; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
  WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

• So you want to make a video: How to create a professional look and edit with Adobe Premiere
  

  WHEN: Tuesday, March 8; 9:30 to 11 a.m.
  WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

  OR

  WHEN: Thursday, March 10; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  WHERE:  Across from the Library Services Desk
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

• So you want to take a picture: How to use a DSLR camera and compose a photograph
  

  WHEN: Thursday, March 17; 1:30 TO 3 P.M.
  WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

• So you want to create a poster: How to make a digital poster with GIMP
  

  WHEN: Tuesday, March 22; 9:30 to 11 a.m.
  WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

  OR

  WHEN: Thursday, March 24; 1:30 to 3 p.m.
  WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

• Craft n' Chill: Paper Crafting
  

  When: Thursday, March 24; 3 to 6 p.m.
  WHERE: Across from Library Services Desk
  [DETAILS & REGISTRATION]

Questions? Please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca

We look forward to seeing you!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with Premiere. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style
• The Premiere interface
• How to effectively utilize Premiers various workspaces
• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN:

• Tuesday, March 8; 9:30 to 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, March 10; 1:30 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk [In person!]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with OpenShot. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Import media files into OpenShot
• Use video editing tools
• Use keyframes
• Add and create title sequences
• Export videos

WHEN: Thursday, March 3; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This email will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of vacuum forming objects for molds and lightweight objects. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

In this workshop you will learn:

• About the types of materials available for vacuum forming
• How to choose objects to be vacuum formed
• Various applications for vacuum forming

WHEN: Friday, March 4; 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The Playwrights Canada Press collection offers plays from notable and award-winning authors including Daniel MacIvor and Hannah Moscovitch.  Plays in this collection have won prizes including the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the Governor General’s Literary Award for Drama, the Windham-Campbell Prize and the Siminovitch Prize.

Access Playwrights Canada Press via Drama Online

During the Spring Term Break (February 20 to 25), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• Sunday (20): 1 to 5 p.m.
• Monday (21): CLOSED (Family Day)
• Tuesday to Friday (22 to 25): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

Regular hours of operation will precede and follow these dates. For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

* UPDATE: This film screening has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Please monitor this channel for any updates. *

Grab your lunch and join us for a screening of the first episode of the Amplify series, featuring Métis/Cree singer-songwriter Cheryl L’Hirondelle and Potawatomi author Robin Kimmerer.

In this beautifully shot 23-minute documentary, L’Hirondelle shares how Kimmerer’s book Braiding Sweetgrass inspired her music-making, while Kimmerer reads from her book and discusses some of the main ideas that shaped her thinking.

The screening will be followed by an open discussion of the connections between Braiding Sweetgrass and arts-based practices.

WHEN: Monday, February 28, 2022; 12 to 1 p.m. (online via Zoom)

This event is taking place as part of Indigenous Awareness Week.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is a citation management software that can help you manage, organize, and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

The EndNote Combined workshop covers the following:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote.
• How to build a library of citations.
• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays.
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word.

For other EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Have you been waiting for EndNote 20 to be available through the University's site license? If so, wait no more: current U of L users can now download the update from the Library's EndNote guide.

For EndNote X9 users or earlier, we encourage you to consider upgrading to EndNote 20, especially if you use the Sync function to back up your desktop library to an EndNote online account. This is because online accounts activated via the desktop app are set to expire 2 years after registration.

If your EndNote online account expires soon (or perhaps has already expired), you can ensure that your desktop library continues to be synced to your online library by installing EndNote 20. This will extend your online library registration by another 2 years.

You can find the expiration date of your EndNote online library by logging into your online account (at my.endnote.com) and looking under Options | Subscription.

Note that the basic functionality of EndNote 20 remains the same, but the user interface looks quite changed from previous versions and some options/features have been relocated. To find out what is different, see the FAQ What's new in EndNote 20? on the Library's EndNote guide.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Specifications for digital and print designs
• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design

WHEN:

• Tuesday, January 25: 9:30 to 11 a.m. [REGISTER NOW]
  OR
• Thursday, January 27: 1:30 to 3 p.m. [REGISTER NOW]

WHERE: Online via Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW]

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 2: Advanced (Wednesday, January 26, 2022; 3–4:15 p.m.)

The Advanced workshop covers:

How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays

• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

[REGISTER NOW] 

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 1: Basics (Monday, January 24, 2022; 3:00–4:15 p.m.)

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

The Spring 2022 Semester has started and we wanted to provide you with some updates.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Starting January 5, the University Library’s general hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Click here for detailed hours.

24-HOUR STUDY SPACE

The University Library’s 24-hour study space will be available after staffed hours.

The space on level 10 north of the Library can be accessed via the Library’s main entrance during staffed hours. The 24-hour space will be accessible after hours via the sliding doors to the left of the entrance.

Comments and suggestions can be submitted via our physical suggestion box at the Library Services Desk during operational hours or online.

The space provides seating for more than 200 individuals amongst available study carrels, lounge seating, tables, and group workrooms. Other amenities and services include:

• Multifunction copier/printer/scanner
• Beverage vending
• Water fountain with filtered water bottle fill station
• Washrooms

HEALTH & SAFETY

University Library users are expected to be masked and vaccinated when visiting.

Throughout the Library, patrons can find self-cleaning/sanitizing stations to clean their study space.

Get the latest updates about the University of Lethbridge’s COVID-19 response, click here.

EATING IN THE LIBRARY

For the time being, no food is allowed in the Library. Please consume meals in areas such as the Urban Market and ULSU food court.

This measure will be re-evaluated after January 21.

ONLINE LEARNING & RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Click here for a directory of online resources provided by the Library that includes, but is not limited to: live chat and research support, digital collections, interlibrary loan services, technology support, Library social media, and more.

For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services.

BORROWING

Lethbridge & Area. The University Library will continue to provide the lending of materials from collections and the Faculty of Education’s Curriculum Laboratory for Lethbridge-and-area members of the University Community (academic staff, staff, and students). For service details and requesting instructions, click here.

DISTANCE PATRONS. Due to the move to online delivery of courses until January 21, the University Library provides FREE distance delivery to members of the University Community that reside farther than 90km from the radius of Lethbridge and reside in Canada. Click here for distance delivery service details.

The provision of this service will be re-evaluated pending decisions about the delivery of courses after January 21.

RETURNS & RECALLS

If you want to return items to the University Library, available options include:

• Items can be returned to the University Library during its operational hours (https://library.ulethbridge.ca/hours) or via the external return slots afterhours.
• Members of The Alberta Library will accept returns if they are open to receive them. Please contact your local Alberta library for details about their services.
• You can mail them to the University Library, but that would be at a cost to you at this time, which we would prefer you avoid. If you do decide to mail them, please use registered/tracked mailing services. Our address is:
  
  University of Lethbridge Library
  4401 University Dr W
  Lethbridge, AB
  T1K 3M4

We understand there may be exceptional reasons why you cannot return materials at this time though. Please contact us at gsd.library@uleth.ca for accommodation options.

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Fine Arts 5020 (Information Literacy for the Fine Arts) and Library Science 2000 (Library Research and Information Systems) credit courses are being offered this semester.

For non-credit workshop opportunities, follow our social media accounts (Instagram, and/or Twitter), browse our Events Calendar, or the Project Sandbox site. Many of the Library’s non-credit workshop opportunities can be applied to your MyExperience transcript.

BOOKSTORE

The University Library is not formally associated with the university’s Bookstore—but we really do appreciate our colleagues. If you have questions related to Bookstore purchases, services, etc., click here to contact them.

COMMENTS, CONCERNS, QUESTIONS? STAY IN TOUCH!

If you have any questions related to this delivery of service, please email gsd.library@uleth.ca or submit comments or suggestions online. For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services.

Keep up to date with developments in the University Library by following us on Instagram, Twitter, and the University Noticeboard. Click here to read other frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to services and COVID-19.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

WHEN: Tuesday, January 18; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

WHEN:

• Tuesday, January 11; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]
  
  OR

• Thursday, January 13; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Masking is mandatory in the Library. Masks must be worn in all public spaces unless in a group workroom by yourself.

For the time being, no food is allowed in the Library. Please consume meals in areas such as the Urban Market and ULSU food court.

Click here to stay up to date with COVID-19 information from the University.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process creating a printed 3D model. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Types of 3D printers
• Considerations regarding plastic choice
• How to effectively process a 3D model for printing
• Steps to take for post-processing 3D prints

WHEN: Wednesday, January 19; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Come and join us for our Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill button making event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons! If buttons aren't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, January 20; 3–6 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Project MUSE has been renewed for 2022 through The Alberta Library.

Description:
Access scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences. Covers the fields of literature and criticism, history, the visual and performing arts, cultural studies, education, political science, gender studies, and economics.

Access Project Muse

Library Intersession Hours: December 19, 2021 to January 4, 2022

During the intersession period between the fall and spring semesters (December 19, 2021 to January 4, 2022), the Library's hours are as follows:

• December 19: CLOSED
• December 20 to 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• December 24 to January 3: CLOSED
• January 4: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NOTE: The Library’s 24-hour study space will not be available until 8a.m. on Tuesday, January 4.

Spring semester hours will begin on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. For a complete overview of Library hours, please click here.

Counseling and Therapy in Video: Volume IV
Addresses new population groups, contemporary approaches and issues

Volume IV is tied to prevalent issues in counseling, such as the rise in cases involving underserved populations, racial trauma victims and veterans suffering from PTSD, as well as the compassion fatigue experienced by counselors themselves. This volume delivers content aligned with the CACREP eight common core areas, and introduces the DSM‑5® and ICD-10. Addressing topics such as psychopharmacology, neuroscience, LGBTQ+, and research methods for courses in counseling, social work, or psychology, Volume IV is an ideal supplement for in-class lectures and homework assignments. The only multimedia collection of the four counseling volumes, Volume IV includes both video and text to further enhance teaching, learning, and research opportunities.  

 Volume IV includes:

• 300 hours of video, 90% created since 2012
• 400 transcripts from real therapy sessions, a wealth of opportunity for research
• 1,200 hours of expert-led presentations, lectures, and workshops
• 45,000 pages of eBooks and periodicals, including digitized archives of Psychotherapy Networker and Counseling Today

Counseling and Therapy in Video: Volume V
Comprehensive DSM-5® / ICD-10 coverage has built-in assessments to assess comprehension

Ideal for counseling, psychology, social work, nursing and other behavioral healthcare courses, Volume V helps students better recognize mental health disorders and provide accurate diagnoses via 400+ streaming mental health videos aligned to DSM-5®/ICD-10 content.  The films in this vast collection range from 30 seconds to 15 minutes and are easily integrated into courses and lectures, used for homework assignments, or for sparking class discussion.  Volume V also provides assessment options for faculty. 

For over 90 titles, there are 2 versions of each film available:

• One includes a title slide that introduces the symptom, preparing students to see what the disorder looks like.
• The other does not include the title slide. Students make their own diagnoses, enabling faculty to assess student comprehension.
  
  

Access Counseling and Therapy in Video series

*NOTE: Rescheduled from November 23*

Please join the Indigenous Student Success Cohort and the University Library for a special screening and panel conversation.

*This is an in-person event and proof of vaccination is required.*

ABOUT THE FILM: Follow filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as she creates an intimate portrait of her community and the impacts of the substance use and overdose epidemic. Witness the change brought by community members with substance-use disorder, first responders and medical professionals as they strive for harm reduction in the Kainai First Nation.

Click here to view the film's trailer.

[FREE EVENT TICKETS]

WHEN: Tuesday, November 30; 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: BMO Auditorium (Science Commons, SA8002)

We wish to acknowledge the generous support of the National Film Board (NFB) and hope you can join us!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a poster with GIMP. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

- Setup a poster for print and digital

- Navigate the GIMP interface

- Use GIMP tools to create a customized design

- Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

• Tuesday, November 23; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Thursday, November 25; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]
  
  

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Come and join us for our Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill paper crafting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a project out of paper! If paper crafting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, November 18; 3–6 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through camera basics, photograph composition, and lighting. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of camera controls
• How to compose a photograph
• Lighting Techniques
• Video basics

WHEN: Thursday, November 18; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting at service desks, maintaining library collections (cleaning, shelving, shifting collections, etc.), basic data entry, technology support (e.g., Bridge Bucks, copying, printing, scanning, creative/productivity applications) and other general office duties.

Click here for addition details and to apply.

During the Fall Term Break (November 8 to 12), the Library's staffed hours are as follows:

• Monday–Wednesday (8 to 10), and Friday (12): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Thursday (11): CLOSED (Remembrance Day)

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

Regular hours of operation will precede and follow these dates. For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

On Tuesday, November 9 from 6 - 8am, necessary application upgrades will be performed on the Library's proxy server.  During this time, access to licensed articles, databases and eBooks will not be available.

Thank you in advance for your patience while we continue to ensure secure and stable access to our resources.

There is never a good time to tell you, but the University Library will be turning on billing notifications starting November 1, 2021. You will receive a notice if you have any overdue or replacement fines owing.

Click here for details on how to return your items.

Click here for information about appealing fines after returning items.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with Premiere. This workshop is for you if you are looking for advanced video editing features to create professional looking videos. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How editing choice impact style
• The Premiere interface
• How to effectively utilize Premiers various workspaces
• Color correction and Audio editing tools

WHEN:

• Tuesday, November 2; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]
  
  OR
  
  
• Thursday, November 4; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

*Sorry, this event has been postponed until further notice.*

Please join the Indigenous Student Success Cohort and the University Library for a special screening and panel conversation.

*This is an in-person event and proof of vaccination is required.

ABOUT THE FILM: Follow filmmaker Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as she creates an intimate portrait of her community and the impacts of the substance use and overdose epidemic. Witness the change brought by community members with substance-use disorder, first responders and medical professionals as they strive for harm reduction in the Kainai First Nation.

Click here to view the film's trailer.

1st SCREENING [FREE EVENT TICKETS]

WHEN: Wednesday, November 3; 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: BMO Auditorium (Science Commons, SA8002)

2nd SCREENING [FREE EVENT TICKETS]

WHEN: Thursday, November 4; 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: BMO Auditorium (Science Commons, SA8002)

We wish to acknowledge the generous support of the National Film Board (NFB) and hope you can join us!

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of vacuum forming objects for molds and lightweight objects. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. 

In this workshop you will learn:

- About the types of materials available for vacuum forming

- How to choose objects to be vacuum formed

- Various applications for vacuum forming

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 29; 9:30–10:30 a.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with OpenShot. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

- Import media files into OpenShot

- Use video editing tools

- Use keyframes

- Add and create title sequences

- Export videos

WHEN: Thursday, October 28; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

From Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23 student assistants (you may see them with clipboards) will be performing headcounts in the Library. The counts are to determine how many people are in the Library spaces and computer resources in use during the designated count times. No other information is being collected.

If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please contact the Library's Services Desk.

Come and join us for our drop-in Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill sculpting event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a sculpture! If sculpting isn't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, October 21; 3–6 p.m. [Register Now or drop in]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing and cutting a vinyl sticker. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Bring a laptop with an installed copy of the Silhouette Studio software
• Complete the Agility Innovation Zone Orientation Module/Quiz (this is needed to use the space outside of the workshop)
• Complete the Agility Innovation Zone Hazard Assessment/Acknowledgement (this is needed to use the space outside of the workshop)
• Complete the U of L WHMIS Training Course (this is needed to use the space outside of the workshop)
• Complete the Agility Silhouette Vinyl Cutter Moodle training (this is needed to gain access to the vinyl cutter outside of the workshop)

In this workshop you will learn:

• About the capabilities of cutting machines
• Types of materials that can be used in cutting machines
• How to use the Silhouette Studio software to design an image to be cut
• How to cut a design on the Silhouette Cameo 2 in vinyl

WHEN: Wednesday, October 20; 1:30 - 3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University Library’s 24-hour study space will be available after staffed hours starting Monday, October 4 at 8 p.m.

The space on level 10 north of the Library can be accessed via the Library’s main entrance during staffed hours. The 24-hour space will be accessible after hours via the sliding doors to the left of the entrance.

Comments and suggestions can be submitted via our physical suggestion box at the Library Services Desk during operational hours or online.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a logo with Illustrator. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Basics of logo types
• How to design a scalable image
• The Illustrator interface
• Illustrator tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 19; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This advanced hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing print and digital posters with Photoshop. This workshop is for you if you are trying to create a research poster, promotional poster, or a recruitment poster. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Layout and composition theory
• How to design for digital and print
• The Photoshop interface
• Photoshop tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 12; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]

OR

Thursday, October 14; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The Library’s hours of operation during the Thanksgiving weekend are as follows:

• Saturday, October 9: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 10: 1–5 p.m.
• Monday, October 11: CLOSED

The Library’s 24-hour study space will be available during the unstaffed hours of operation.

For a complete overview of Library hours, click here.

This hands-on workshop will instruct participants on the basics of coding and guide them through the process of writing simple scripts in Python. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

Requirements:

• Participants must be comfortable using a mouse and keyboard - no programming experience is required
• Computers will be made available, but participants are welcome to bring their own laptop if they prefer

In this workshop you will learn:

• What Python is and when to use it
• Some fundamentals of programming (data types, assignment, functions, and control flow)
• How to take the next steps toward becoming a Python pro!

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 5; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]

OR

Thursday, October 7; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending. An e-mail reminder will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. If you have any questions regarding the workshop or if you require any accommodations so that you can participate, please send an e-mail to bryson.duda@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The University Library will be closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

Click here to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action.

The Blackfoot Digital Library, University of Lethbridge Library, and Lethbridge Public Library present Intertribal – 4 Films by Trevor Solway (Treaty 7 music documentary).

Trevor Solway, a Blackfoot filmmaker from Siksika Nation, uses storytelling to showcase local Indigenous musicians. Featured artists include Armond Duck Chief, an exuberant and jovial cowboy country singer, Bebe Buckskin, a free-spirited native Janis Joplin type, Darcy Turning Rope, a powwow singer with a storied heritage in traditional Blackfoot singing and drumming, and Olivia Tailfeathers, an elder who blends contemporary hymns with traditional drumming and Blackfoot words.

Screening begins at 1:30 p.m., the film is 45 minutes, and followed by a discussion. Click here to register.

There are a limited number of seats available at Iikaisskini for in person viewing. Contact Charlene Bruised Head Mountain Horse (charlene.mhorse@uleth.ca) for information.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of designing a digital poster with Canva. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Specifications for digital and print designs
• How to navigate the Canva interface
• How to easily customize designs
• Streamlined processes for choosing design styles
• How to create simple animations
• How to effectively export their final design

DATE/TIMES: Tuesday, September 28; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

The Library is providing tours from September 20 to 25. Join a tour and learn about collections, services, and spaces provided by the Library!

Tours dates and times are as follows:

• Monday, September 20: 10 a.m. OR 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, September 21: 11 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 22: 11 a.m. OR 2 p.m.
• Thursday, September 23: 1 p.m.
• Saturday, September 25: 1:30 p.m.

Click here to sign up online and find out how we can help make your semester a success!

Tours last approximately 50 minutes.

Come and join us for our Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill button making event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and make buttons! If buttons aren't your thing, fear not, you can work on any other (easily cleanable) project you would like to bring. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

• WHEN: Thursday, September 23; 3–6 p.m. [Register Now]
• WHERE: Across from the Library Services Desk

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to sara.hossain@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process creating a printed 3D model. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• Types of 3D printers
• Considerations regarding plastic choice
• How to effectively process a 3D model for printing
• Steps to take for post-processing 3D prints

DATE/TIMES: Wednesday, September 22; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Agility Innovation Zone (SA6304)

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

DATES/TIMES: Tuesday, September 21; 9:30–11 a.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Back on campus? New to printing or need a refresher? Click here to check out our YouTube series on printing, copying, and scanning at the University of Lethbridge.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, September 14; 9:30 – 11 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Thursday, September 16; 1:30 – 3 p.m. [Register Now]

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop. For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Do you want to improve your ability to identify, locate, and use a variety of information sources in various disciplines and types of libraries? Then Library Science 2000 is the course for you!

• LBSC 2000: Library Research and Information Systems
  
  
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:30 – 11:45am

Click here for additional course details and register today!

During the intersession period between the summer and fall semesters, the Library’s hours are as follows:

• September 4 to 6 (Saturday to Monday): CLOSED
• September 7 (Tuesday): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall semester hours begin on Wednesday, September 8.

Click here for a complete overview of Library hours.

This is the Library news you have been waiting for! The Library will reopen on Monday, August 9 at 10 a.m.

Things you should be aware of:

HOURS OF OPERATION

The Library and its Online Assistance hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Weekends and holidays: Closed

Fall hours of operation will begin Tuesday, September 7. Click here for detailed hours.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Though most restrictions have been lifted the following measures are in place:

• Get vaccinated and enter the uLethbridge It’s Worth a Shot contest
• Do not come to campus if you are not feeling well
• Complete the Daily Health Check using the Safe App or through the Being on Campus Registry
• Wear a mask
• Wash and sanitize your hands often
• Practice respiratory hygiene/coughing etiquette
• Maintain 2m physical distancing whenever possible

STUDY SPACE & RENOVATIONS

All available study space, including bookable group workrooms, will be accessible.

There are ongoing collection maintenance (e.g., cleaning and shifting, etc.) projects and renovations being performed in the Library and there will be additional noise associated with the work. Signage will be placed in affected areas and additional notices will be provided.

BORROWING & COLLECTION ACCESS

Lethbridge & Area

The Anderson Hall (AH176) pick up and return location will be closed after 4 p.m. on Friday, August 6.

Starting August 9, all collections will be accessible, and patrons (including alumni and community) are able to browse and borrow from those collections. Short term laptop, media equipment, and physical Reserve Collection lending will be available.

Lending of materials will be performed from the Library’s Services Desk and on-campus returns will only be accepted there.

Distance Patrons

The Library continues to provide FREE distance delivery to members of the University Community that reside farther than a 90km radius from Lethbridge and reside in Canada. Click here for distance delivery service details.

FINES

During the closure, the transfer of fines to the Cash Office were suspended on student accounts. Starting September 7, any fines on student accounts will move to the Cash Office for payment.

You can view any fines accrued on your account during the closure by accessing your Library record before September 7. After September 7, students can view any fines in the Bridge.

To appeal any fine, contact Jesse Malinsky (malijn@uleth.ca).

RESEARCH HELP/ONLINE ASSISTANCE

Research Help services will be provided online for the duration of the summer semester—please use our Ask Us suite of services. In addition to our traditional Ask Us services, we support bookable Teams interactions.

Click here for a directory of online resources provided by the Library that includes, but is not limited to: live chat and research support, digital collections, interlibrary loan services, technology support, Library social media, and more.

Research Help will include in person and online support in the fall semester.

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

Library Science 0520 (Indigenous Student Success Cohort only) and Library Science 2000 credit courses will be available in the Fall 2021 semester.

For non-credit workshop opportunities, follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter), browse our Events Calendar, or the Project Sandbox site. Many of the Library’s non-credit workshop opportunities can be applied to your MyExperience transcript.

BOOKSTORE

The University Library is not formally associated with the university’s Bookstore. If you have questions related to Bookstore purchases, services, etc., click here.

COMMENTS, CONCERNS, QUESTIONS? STAY IN TOUCH!

If you have any questions related to this delivery of service, please email gsd.library@uleth.ca or submit comments or suggestions online. For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services.

Keep up to date with developments in the University Library by following on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the University Noticeboard. Click here to read other frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to services and COVID-19.

We appreciated your patience and understanding and look forward to providing our full suite of services in person in the fall semester to you all.

Student Assistants support a variety of functions and services throughout the University Library at the Lethbridge Campus.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: assisting at service desks, maintaining library collections (cleaning, shelving, shifting collections, etc.), basic data entry, technology support (e.g., Bridge Bucks, copying, printing, scanning, creative/productivity applications) and other general office duties.

Click here for addition details and to apply.

The University Library’s Anderson Hall pick-up and return services and online assistance services will not be available on Heritage Day (Monday, August 2).

Services will resume on Tuesday, August 3.

Stay healthy and safe! We hope you have a great long weekend!

Need research support but wanting a face-to-face experience? You can now book a consultation with our online assistance personnel and connect with us via Microsoft Teams!

Our live online assistance services operate Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and are unavailable on weekends and holidays.

Click here to book your appointment and learn about additional service details.

Library pick up and return services in Anderson Hall, and live online assistance services will not be available July 1 and 2.

ANDERSON HALL (AH176) PICK-UP SERVICES. Lethbridge and area patrons needing physical resources before the July 1 should have audiovisual material bookings and print material requests submitted before June 30 (8 a.m.) for pick up in the afternoon.

DISTANCE DELIVERY. Distance patrons should have audiovisual material bookings and print material requests submitted by June 29 (8 a.m.) for mailing on June 30.

Click here for details about borrowing and return services.

ONLINE ASSISTANCE. Messages and questions received after 4 p.m. on June 30 via Ask Us email and text messaging services will be addressed July 5.

Regular hours of operation will precede and follow these dates. For complete details about the Library's hours, click here.

On Saturday, May 29 at 7pm until Sunday, May 30 at 7pm, our vendor which provides linking to full-text articles will be performing a migration of their core database centres.   During this time, direct full-text access to articles from our Summon discovery, A-Z Journal Title holdings service and Google Scholar will be unavailable

Access to licensed articles from our Database Resources pages will not be affected by the work being done.

We apologize for the inconvenience however, this important work by our vendor will ensure the future stability of access to our licensed resources.

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Registration Link:  https://uleth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwoce2orDsoHNbyGtfZbplUyYxFe7hVqZ33

Description:
Open Educational Resources (OER) are resources such as textbooks, videos, images and more, that are free of cost to access digitally and that have an open license that allows reuse, revision, and redistribution. In addition to the cost savings for students if faculty replace commercial resources in their courses with OER, there are significant benefits to being able to revise OER. For example, they can be adapted to better fit a particular course or context and can also be kept up to date.

In this 75-minute, hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to:
-learn about recent open textbook trends in higher education 
-get to know the Alberta Open Education Pressbooks Initiative 
-find high-quality open textbooks in different academic disciplines 
-understand open licensing basics 
-discuss your own ideas for the creation and adaption of teaching materials for your courses 
-try the Pressbooks editor to familiarize yourself with its functionality for adapting existing teaching materials or creating new ones from scratch 
-ask any questions you might have on the matter of open textbooks 

This hands-on workshop will be co-hosted by Dr. Rumi Graham (University Copyright Advisor & Graduate Studies Librarian) and Joerdis Weilandt (Teaching Centre Teaching Development Facilitator).

Image attribution: “Image by Jonathasmello, CC BY”

The University Library’s Anderson Hall pick-up and return services and online assistance services will not be available on Victoria Day (Monday, May 24).

Additional information that you may be interested in includes:

• University Library Services Update | Summer 2021
• Library & COVID related FAQs

Services will resume on Tuesday, May 25.

Stay healthy and safe! We hope you have a great long weekend!

The Summer 2021 semester is approaching and we wanted to provide you with some updates about the University Library’s services and spaces.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Starting April 24, 2021, the University Library’s Anderson Hall and Online Assistance hours of operation are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Weekends and holidays: Closed

Click here for detailed hours.

STUDY SPACE

The Library Information Network Centre (LINC), which includes the University Library remains closed to general access. The University Library continues to work with campus stakeholders to provide access to the facility that is equitable and safe for all members of the University Community.

Please view the latest FAQ for Students page for updates on study space and other services on campus.

ONLINE LEARNING & RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Click here for a directory of online resources provided by the Library that includes, but is not limited to: live chat and research support, digital collections, interlibrary loan services, technology support, Library social media, and more.

For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services. In addition to our traditional Ask Us services, we support Teams interactions upon request.

BORROWING

Lethbridge & Area. The University Library will continue to provide the lending of materials from select collections and the Faculty of Education’s Curriculum Laboratory for Lethbridge-and-area members of the University Community (academic staff, staff, and students). For service details and requesting instructions, click here.

DISTANCE PATRONS. The University Library provides FREE distance delivery to members of the University Community that reside farther than 90km from the radius of Lethbridge and reside in Canada. Click here for distance delivery service details.

The University Library will not be able to provide lending to alumni, community, Canadian University Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement (CURBA), and The Alberta Library (TAL) patrons at this time.

RETURNS & RECALLS

If you want to return items to the library, available options include:

• Anderson Hall (AH176). Returns are being accepted in AH176 during its operational hours. If the room is closed, do not leave items outside.
• Members of The Alberta Library will accept returns if they are open to receive them. Please contact your local Alberta library for details about their services.
• You can mail them to the University Library, but that would be at a cost to you at this time, which we would prefer you avoid. If you do decide to mail them, please use registered/tracked mailing services. Our address is:

University of Lethbridge Library
4401 University Dr W
Lethbridge, AB
T1K 3M4

We understand there may be exceptional reasons why you cannot return materials at this time though. Please contact us at gsd.library@uleth.ca for accommodation options.

THE ALBERTA LIBRARY (TAL) & COPPUL CARDS

Members of the University Community can request The Alberta Library (TAL) and/or the Council of Prairie & Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) cards.

Lethbridge and areas patrons can have their cards issued or updated in our Anderson Hall (AH176) location. Distance patron can have cards mailed to them upon request by contacting lib.illo@uleth.ca.

Please contact your local member of TAL or COPPUL to verify their level of service (i.e., facility access, lending policies, hours of operation, etc.).

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

For non-credit workshop opportunities, follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter), browse our Events Calendar, or the Project Sandbox site. Many of the Library’s non-credit workshop opportunities can be applied to your MyExperience transcript.

Credit Library Science courses will be available in the Fall 2021 semester.

BOOKSTORE

The University Library is not formally associated with the university’s Bookstore—but we really do appreciate our colleagues. If you have questions related to Bookstore purchases, services, etc., click here to contact them.

COMMENTS, CONCERNS, QUESTIONS? STAY IN TOUCH!

If you have any questions related to this delivery of service, please email gsd.library@uleth.ca or submit comments or suggestions online. For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services.

Keep up to date with developments in the University Library by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the University Noticeboard. Click here to read other frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to services and COVID-19.

We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time, and look forward to providing our full suite of services as soon as possible.

This short documentary by Colin Low is an invitation to a gathering of the Káínaa of Alberta - as the Sun Dance is captured on film for the first time. The film shows how the theme of the circle reflects the bands' connection to wildlife and also addresses the predicament of the young generation, those who have relinquished their ties with their own culture but have not yet found a firm place in a changing world.

• DAY/TIME: Friday, May 7, 2021; 2 to 4 p.m.
• WHERE: Online via Zoom

FREE REGISTRATION: https://bit.ly/CircleoftheSun

Co-hosts: Blackfoot Digital Library, Lethbridge Public Library

On Monday, April 26 from 8am - 10, central ITS will be performing necessary system maintenance and security patches on our core library proxy server.  Access to all licensed databases and articles will be unavailable during this time.

The Summon discovery service will not be affected however, access to the licensed resources will not be available within the Summon interface.

We apologize for the inconvenience however, this important work will ensure the future stability and security of our systems and services.

HeinOnline contains more than 183 million pages and 283,000 titles of historical and government documents in a fully searchable, image-based format. HeinOnline provides comprehensive coverage from inception of more than 2,800 law-related periodicals. In addition to its vast collection of academic journals, HeinOnline contains the entire Congressional Record, Federal Register, and Code of Federal Regulations, complete coverage of the U.S. Reports back to 1754, and entire databases dedicated to treaties, constitutions, case law, world trials, classic treatises, international trade, foreign relations, U.S. Presidents, and much more.

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Pete Standing Alone of the Kainai Nation was more at home in the White man's culture than his own as a young man. However, confronted with the realization that his children knew very little about their origins, he became determined to pass down to them the customs and traditions of his ancestors. This hour-long film is the powerful biographical study of a twenty-five-year span in Pete's life, from his early days as an oil-rig roughneck, rodeo rider and cowboy, to the present as an Indigenous man concerned with preserving his tribe's spiritual heritage in the face of an energy-oriented industrial age.

DAY/TIME: Friday, April 9, 2021; 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

FREE REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Co-hosts: Blackfoot Digital Library, Lethbridge Public Library, & University of Lethbridge Library

The University Library’s hours of service over the Easter weekend will be as follows:

Anderson Hall (pick-up and return location)

• CLOSED (April 2 to 5)

Online Assistance

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (April 3)
• CLOSED (April 2, 4 to 5)

Regular hours of operation will precede and follow these dates. For complete details about the Library's hours, click here.

Come and join us for our online Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and create a sculpture! If sculpting isn't your thing, fear not, you may create with any medium you choose. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

WHEN: Thursday, March 25; 1 to 4 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. An e-mail will be sent to you through this platform 24 hours prior to this event containing a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting. Feel free to join the event anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. on March 25. We look forward to seeing you there!

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Join two of your librarians for a short review of APA citation basics. The bulk of the session will be dedicated to your APA questions - so please bring your own examples and we can work on them together.

• DAY/TIME: Friday, March 19; 2 to 4 p.m.
• WHERE: Online via Zoom
• REGISTER: [Click Here]

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with Wix. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

WHEN:

• Wednesday, March 17; 9–10:30 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Thursday, March 18; 1:30–3 p.m. [Register Now]

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 2: Advanced (Wednesday March 10, 2021; 1:00–2:15 p.m.)

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

Click here to register for EndNote Basics. 

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 1: Basics (Monday, March 8, 2021; 1:00–2:15 p.m.)

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

Click here to register for EndNote Basics. 

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

Join the Blackfoot Digital Library, the Lethbridge Public Library, and the University of Lethbridge Library in this special screening of Round Up for Indigenous Awareness Week.

This short film traces Pete Standing Alone's personal journey from cultural alienation to pride and belonging. As a spiritual elder, teacher, and community leader of the Kainai Nation of Southern Alberta, Pete works with youth to repair the cultural and spiritual destruction wrought by residential schools. At age 81, he has come full-circle in his dedication to preserving the traditional ways of his people.

FREE registration @ https://bit.ly/IAW2021

Hosts: Danielle Heavy Head, Linda Weasel Head, Mary Greenshields

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a 3D object with Tinkercad. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn:

• How to navigate a 3D workspace
• How to create complex objects from primitive shapes
• Unique properties of native tools
• Limits to imported items

DATES/TIMES:

• Wednesday, March 3; 9 to 10:30 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Thursday, March 4; 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. [Register Now]

LOCATION: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Come and join us for our online Project Sandbox Craft n' Chill event. During this event, you will be able to hang out with other members from the University community and paint! If painting isn't your thing, fear not, you may create with any medium you choose. If you would rather just chat, that is okay too.

DATES/TIMES: Thursday, February 25; 1 to 4 p.m. [Register Now]

LOCATION: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure you register on the uLethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this event. An e-mail will be sent to you through this platform 24 hours prior to this event containing a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting. Feel free to join the event anytime between 1 and 4 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Join the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union and Project Sandbox on Tuesday, Feb. 23 for our joint Wix workshop. This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a website with the Wix online platform. All University club leaders, students, and University members are welcome to attend. University students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Set up a Wix webpage
• Add content to your website
• Customize website templates
• Leverage native marketing tools for search engine optimization

WHEN: Tuesday, February 23, 2021; 1 to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Microsoft Teams

REGISTER NOW

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An email will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This email will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an email to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

During the Spring Term Break (February 15 to 19), the Library's services hours are as follows:

• Monday (15): CLOSED (Family Day)
• Tuesday to Friday (16 to 19): 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Anderson Hall pick-up location and Online Assistance Services)

Regular hours of operation will precede and follow these dates. For complete details about the Library's hours, click here.

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 2: Advanced (Thursday, February 18, 2021; 10:00–11:15 a.m.)

The Advanced workshop covers:

• How to create groups of EndNote citations and customize displays
• How to Cite While You Write with EndNote and Microsoft Word

Click here to register for EndNote Advanced.

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

On Thursday, February 18 from 9am - 12pm, central ITS will be performing necessary system maintenance and security patches on core library servers.  The following Library services will be affected and unavailable during this time period:  interlibrary loans, requesting, booking and renewal of materials and catalogue searching.

The Summon discovery service will not be affected however, functionality integrated with the listed services will not be available within the Summon interface.

We apologize for the inconvenience however, this important work will ensure the future stability and security of our systems and services.

EndNote is citation management software which can help you manage, organize and use your research literature. It integrates with Microsoft Word (and selected other word processing software) so that you can "cite-while-you-write" using your choice of citation styles. EndNote is available for both Windows and Mac computers. We will be using the latest version in the Windows/PC environment with Microsoft Word.

Anyone wishing to use EndNote on their own laptop during training sessions should have the software already installed. To download EndNote, click here.

EndNote Part 1: Basics (Tuesday, February 16, 2021; 10:00–11:15 a.m.)

The Basics workshop covers:

• An introduction to key features and components of EndNote
• How to build a library of citations

Click here to register for EndNote Basics. 

For additional EndNote learning opportunities, click here.

The library would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete our LibQUAL survey last March. We very much appreciate your feedback, which will help us to continue to provide the services and resources you need to the best of our ability.

A report detailing the results of the survey and outlining next steps is now available here.

The Spring 2021 semester is approaching, and we wanted to provide you with some updates about the University Library’s services and spaces.

STUDY SPACE

The Library Information Network Centre (LINC), which includes the University Library remains closed to general access. The University Library continues to work with campus stakeholders to provide access to the facility that is equitable and safe for all members of the University Community.

Please view the latest FAQ for Students page for updates on study space and other services on campus.

ONLINE LEARNING & RESEARCH RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

Click here for a directory of online resources provided by the Library that includes, but is not limited to: live chat and research support, digital collections, interlibrary loan services, technology support, Library social media, and more.

For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services. In addition to our traditional Ask Us services, we support Teams interactions upon request.

BORROWING

Lethbridge & Area. The University Library will continue to provide the lending of materials from select collections and the Faculty of Education’s Curriculum Laboratory for Lethbridge-and-area members of the University Community (academic staff, staff, and students). For service details and requesting instructions, click here.

DISTANCE PATRONS. The University Library provides FREE distance delivery to members of the University Community that reside farther than 90km from the radius of Lethbridge and reside in Canada. Click here for distance delivery service details.

The University Library will not be able to provide lending to community, CURBA, and The Alberta Library (TAL) patrons at this time.

RETURNS & RECALLS

If you want to return items to the library, available options include:

• Anderson Hall (AH176). Returns are being accepted in AH176 during its operational hours. If the room is closed, do not leave items outside.
• Members of The Alberta Library will accept returns if they are open to receive them. Please contact your local Alberta library for details about their services.
• You can mail them to the University Library, but that would be at a cost to you at this time, which we would prefer you avoid. If you do decide to mail them, please use registered/tracked mailing services. Our address is:
  
  University of Lethbridge Library
  4401 University Dr W
  Lethbridge, AB
  T1K 3M4

Loans prior to the March 17, 2020 closure will not be extended beyond January 15, 2021. We understand there may be exceptional reasons why you cannot return materials at this time though. Please contact us at gsd.library@uleth.ca for accommodations.

THE ALBERTA LIBRARY (TAL) & COPPUL CARDS

Members of the University Community can request The Alberta Library (TAL) and/or the Council of Prairie & Pacific University Libraries (COPPUL) cards.

Lethbridge and areas patrons can have their cards issued or updated in our Anderson Hall (AH176) location. Distance patron can have cards mailed to them upon request by contacting lib.illo@uleth.ca.

Please contact your local member of TAL or COPPUL to verify their level of service (i.e., facility access, lending policies, hours of operation, etc.).

COURSES & WORKSHOPS

The University Library continues to provide credit courses online. Courses being offered for the Spring 2021 semester include:

• Library Science 2000
• Library Science 4850/5850
• Fine Arts 5020

For non-credit workshop opportunities, follow our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter), browse our Events Calendar, or the Project Sandbox site. Many of the Library’s non-credit workshop opportunities can be applied to your MyExperience transcript.

BOOKSTORE

The University Library is not formally associated with the university’s Bookstore—but we really do appreciate our colleagues. If you have questions related to Bookstore purchases, services, etc., click here to contact them.

COMMENTS, CONCERNS, QUESTIONS? STAY IN TOUCH!

If you have any questions related to this delivery of service, please email gsd.library@uleth.ca or submit comments or suggestions online. For online assistance and research support, use our Ask Us suite of services.

Keep up to date with developments in the University Library by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the University Noticeboard. Click here to read other frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to services and COVID-19.

We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time, and look forward to providing our full suite of services as soon as possible.

This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of editing a video with OpenShot. Students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript. In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Import media files into OpenShot
• Use video editing tools
• Use keyframes
• Add and create title sequences
• Export videos

DATES/TIMES:

• Tuesday, February 9; 9 to 10:30 a.m. [Register Now]
  OR
• Wednesday, February 10; 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. [Register Now]

LOCATION: Online via Microsoft Teams

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.

Join the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union and Project Sandbox on February 3 for our joint GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) workshop. This hands-on workshop walks participants through the process of creating a digital poster with the GIMP open-source software. All University club leaders, students, and University members are welcome to attend. University students attending this workshop will receive credit on their MyExperience Transcript.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to:

• Setup a poster for print and digital
• Navigate the GIMP interface
• Use GIMP tools to create a customized design
• Export designs in a variety of file types

DAY/TIME: Wednesday, February 3; 3 to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Online via Teams

REGISTRATION: Click Here

Ensure that you register on the ULethbridge MyExperience platform if you plan on attending this workshop. An e-mail will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop through this platform. This e-mail will contain a link for a Microsoft Teams meeting which you will need to attend this workshop.

For any questions or inquiries, please send an e-mail to rob.horlacher@uleth.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us to participate in the Global Game Jam from January 27 to 31!

This event will be held in Microsoft Teams and is open to all faculty, staff, and students at the University of Lethbridge. Whether you are a game creator, player, or would just like to flex your creative muscles, everyone is welcome. You will have the option of joining the main team, a team you have created yourself, or you may choose to create a game on your own.

DATES/TIMES: Wednesday, January 27 @ 5:00 p.m. to Sunday, January 31 @ 4:30 p.m. [Learn More]

LOCATION: Microsoft Teams

For more Project Sandbox activities, click here.