Faculty Author Series: Creating Sustainable Change Around the World with Dr. Tony Charles
What are communities around the world doing to conserve their local environments? What motivates them? How do they handle things like decision making and power when working to create sustainable local solutions to global problems? In honour of Open Access Week, we’re celebrating the recent publication of Communities, Conservation and Livelihoods, a freely-available book that…
Keep readingThe Research Toolkit workshops are back for Fall 2021!
Every Tuesday and Thursday evening throughout October, starting October 14th, students can once again tune in to the popular Research Toolkit workshops to learn advanced research tactics. Facilitated by librarians from the Patrick Power Library, and delivered via Microsoft Teams, the Fall 2021 Research Toolkit workshops are a great opportunity for research assistants, teaching assistants,…
Keep readingHow and why you should diversify your reading list!
As we gear up for a long Thanksgiving weekend, in addition to rest and relaxation (always a must!), we recommend picking up a good book- maybe one that wouldn’t ordinarily appear on your reading list. Why? Maybe you’re not much of a reader, and would like to start reading for fun (not just for classes).…
Keep readingSome National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Resources and Reading Lists
All of the resources listed below can be found in the SMU Library, or online. Ebooks A Knock on the Door: The Essential History of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Canada’s Residential Schools: The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. v.1, pt.1. The History: Origins to 1939 Canada’s…
Keep readingDear Husky, I feel like I’ve tried everything. Why is my login not working? Locked Out _____________________________________________________________________________ Hi Locked Out, If you’re wondering why your login isn’t working, you’re not alone. If you’ve felt the frustrations of trying to (unsuccessfully!) login, don’t despair! Ask yourself: what are you trying to do/log into? Depending on what…
Keep readingWelcome back to the Library!
We hope your first day of classes was amazing! After a year of virtual operations, we’re so excited that you can now drop in to use the Library anytime we’re open. No more appointments needed (except for group study rooms!). What does this mean? Feel free to come in, study, browse the stacks, and check…
Keep reading16 Canadian Books to read for Pride Week
Happy Pride! Pride Week is one of the primary arts and cultural festivals in Canada, and is also celebrated worldwide. Although June is often recognized as Pride Month, this year, Halifax Pride is being celebrating between the 12th and 22nd of August. For many, celebrating Pride means dressing up, going to festivals or parades, waving our pride flags and accepting and expressing ourselves, and other peoples’ identities. Although Pride is a great time to be vibrant and joyful, it’s important to remember that Pride has…
Keep readingNew to SMU? Apply for your ID card today!
Ah, move-in weekend. The excitement! The chaos! The- hey, where’s your ID card? Uh oh- did you forget to apply online, well in advance? Your university ID card is so many things- your library card, your bus pass, your meal card for on-campus dining, and your ticket into the Homburg Centre (the gym), among other…
Keep readingThis Canada Day, Take a Deeper Dive into Canada’s History
July 1 is a chance to reflect on our country’s history, present, and future. To do that, we need to educate ourselves- perhaps beyond what we’ve learned in school. Canadians of all demographics can learn more about our own country by exploring Canada’s history- the good and the bad- through numerous online resources. You can…
Keep readingPatrick Power Library opening for evening and weekend hours
Are you a student in Halifax taking summer courses? Starting Monday, July 5th, the Library will be expanding to evening and weekend hours for individual bookable study spaces! Time slots available will be as follows: Monday – Thursday: 9 am-12 pm 1-4 pm 5-8 pm Friday: 9 am-12 pm 1-4 pm Saturday: Closed Sunday: 1-4…
Keep readingWhy Lifelong Learning is Critical During National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to reflect upon and learn about the unique histories, cultures, and heritages of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities. National Indigenous History Month is a call to action for settler-Canadians to improve our understanding of Canada’s colonial past and…
Keep readingSome Resources for Learning about Residential Schools in Canada
The recent discovery of the unmarked burial ground in Kamloops B.C has prompted many Canadians to think about and reflect on our knowledge (or lack thereof) about residential schools in Canada. Starting in the 1800s and running until 1996, residential schools were established by Christian churches and sponsored by the Canadian government to assimilate Indigenous…
Keep reading5 Ways the Library Can Help Improve Your Academic Achievement
Convocation is this week, and most likely, if you’re a graduating student, you know about the Patrick Power Library and some of the services we provide. However, what you may not know is how these services can significantly impact your overall academic achievement during your time at Saint Mary’s University. A significant amount of evidence…
Keep readingLibrary’s Successful Research Toolkit starts May 10
Research assistants, teaching assistants, and graduate students, take note: the library’s Research Toolkit workshops are back! Running next week, from May 10-13, the Research Toolkit workshops are a great opportunity for students to connect with information experts and with other students, as well as a chance to ask questions and expand their research skills and…
Keep readingFurthering Digital Accessibility: An Ongoing Journey
This is a guest post by Harriette L. Spiegel, Ph.D, a Fulbright Canada 2020-2021 Scholar and Research Chair, who is here at Saint Mary’s from the University of Tennessee at Martin studying digital accessibility. Before laws were passed regarding digital accessibility (in the U.S. we have the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA, Section 508…
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