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From the Stacks U of G Library News

September 2024 Edition

Supporting You is What We Do Best

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No matter who you are at U of G, we have support available for you. At the library, we offer a variety of services and resources, including:

  • Online and in-person appointments 
  • Workshops tailored to your academic and research needs 
  • High-quality resources, collections, technology, and spaces

Visit the library's website to learn about what's available to you.

Library News

creative writing series

A new Creative Writing Series launched this semester. If you’re a writer looking to learn some new techniques to apply to your creative works, this series is for you. Each session runs from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in Raithby House, and includes a light lunch. Sessions are run by visiting instructors. Learn more about the Creative Writing Series

Truth and Reconciliation: Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews

To support the University community toward reconciliation, we encourage you to browse Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews, a digital collection developed in collaboration with Indigenous Initiatives and the Indigenous Student Centre. Within the overarching collection, there is a sub-collection that focuses on reading for Truth & Reconciliation—a great place to get started. Learn more about the collection

Exterior of McLaughlin Library with blue sky

Whether you're new to U of G, or have been here for years, the library is here to support you academically and with your research. Now that we’re a few weeks into the semester, it’s a great time to check-in with yourself, and see if you’re in need of support. Learn more about studying and time management appointments, programming like supported learning groups, online resources, and more in this article about how to have your best semester yet.

Let's Sharpen Our Writing Skills Together

Writing Tune Up

Each semester, we host Writing Tune-Up, a multi-part series focused on improving your writing skills. These workshops are open to all students, faculty, and staff at U of G, and provide you with an opportunity to focus on different parts of your writing. Upcoming sessions include: 

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Thesis Writing Workshop Series: Research Questions

  • Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024
  • 10 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Audience: graduate students

Navigating Academic Publishing: Contracts, Article Processing Charges, and Predatory Journals 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 
  • Noon to 12:50 p.m. 
  • Audience: faculty, staff, graduate students 

Thesis Writing Workshop Series: Literature Reviews 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 
  • 1 to 3 p.m. 
  • Audience: graduate students 

Procrastination, Perfectionism, and Imposter Syndrome 

  • Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 
  • 2:30 to 4 p.m. 
  • Audience: undergraduate students, graduate students 

Browse all upcoming workshops & events

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