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March 2023

Women's History Month: Celebrating the Achievements of Women through the Gryph Reads International Women's Day 2023 Collection
Graphic with images of book covers from the Gryph Reads International Women’s Day 2023 display. Images of covers of the following books are included: Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman, Buffering: Unshared Tales of a Life Fully Loaded by Hannah Hart, Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, Lab Girl by Hope Jahren, Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal, Miss New India by Bharati Mukherjee, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib, and Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. The text on the graphic reads “Women's History Month.” There are also decorative elements on the graphic.

In honour of Women’s History Month, we would like to highlight our Gryph Reads International Women's Day 2023 collection which was curated to celebrate the lives, works, and achievements of women. 

Below are some the many titles that are available: 

  • Miss New India by Bhararti Mukherjee 
  • Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur 
  • Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison by Piper Kerman 
  • Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi 
  • Lab Girl by Hope Jahren 

Be sure to check out the display on the first floor of the library next time you visit or explore the collection online.

View this article on the library website.

Library News
The main graphic depicts a photo of an individual working on an open laptop. One of their hands is typing on the laptop's keyboard and their other hand is resting on a book. The text on the graphic reads "BRAIN FOOD ONLINE. Thesis and dissertation workshops.” Overlaid on a part of the main graphic is another graphic depicting a brain with its different parts indicated.

As final exams draw near, many students may be seeking guidance with theses, dissertations or major research papers. The McLaughlin Library’s online Brain Food self-paced workshops delivered via CourseLink encourage participants to develop effective ways to approach their research, writing, and data analysis. Learn more about Brain Food. 
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Supported Learning Groups are free, fun, and interactive drop-in group study sessions. We encourage students to join these sessions to improve their critical thinking skills, develop effective studying and learning strategies, and maintain motivation as the academic year begins to wrap up. Read more about Supported Learning Groups. 
 
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The approach of final exams presents a timely opportunity for students to reach their end of semester goals by refining their study and courseload management habits. The McLaughlin Library offers a wide range of resources which help students to improve their study and courseload management practices, including appointments with trained library staff members. View additional information about study strategy and courseload management appointments. 

Writing Services
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Book an appointment to brainstorm, draft or revise your writing with a trained writing consultant.

You can also visit us to:   

  • Discuss a take-home exam (written approval from your course instructor is required. Email writing@uoguelph.ca)
  • Plan next steps for your project when you feel stuck
  • Collaborate more effectively when writing in a group  
  • Navigate larger projects, such as capstones, theses, and dissertations  
  • Review your language use in cover letters and resumes (please visit the Experiential Learning Hub to learn more about structure and formatting.)  ​​​​​

You can make an appointment up to 7 days in advance. We look forward to seeing you!  

Learn more about Writing Services.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Graduate Student Accountability Group - Online (Waitlisted)

Runs Wednesdays until April 5, 2023
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Add yourself to the Wednesday Graduate Accountability Group waiting list.

Thursday Graduate Student Accountability Group - Online (Waitlisted)

Runs Thursdays until April 6, 2023
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Add yourself to the Thursday Graduate Accountability Group waiting list.

Virtual Writing Café

Runs Fridays until April 7, 2023
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Register for the Virtual Writing Café.

Studying for Exams - In-Person

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
McLaughlin Library, Room 384

Register for Studying for Exams.

Introduction to Zotero Reference Manager - Online 

Thursday, March 30, 2023
1 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Register for Introduction to Zotero Reference Manager.

Studying for Exams - Online

Monday, April 3, 2023
2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.

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