As the fall semester draws to a close and exam cramming season begins, there are few things more coveted than a study carrel in the Davis Centre Library. Now, thanks to a generous donation from the student Math Endowment Fund (MEF) the Davis Library will soon be equipped with an additional 10 carrels and chairs for student use. [full article - Student Support] 6 December 2007
Last month library staff members were recognized with 9 awards in UW’s annual Special Recognition Award Program for University Support Staff. Team awards were a new addition to the program this year with library staff receiving two of the three awards in this category. [full article - Special Recognition Awards] 6 December 2007
It is not very often that you will find computers idling in the Library, but when you do, take comfort in knowing that these computers are not really ‘idling’ at all – they are now being harnessed to help solve some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian problems. [full article - World Community Grid] 6 December 2007
Interested in how you can view your favourite newspaper online, as it appears in print, only without the black fingers? The Library has recently initiated a trial of PressDisplay, a resource that provides instant access to over 500 newspapers, from 70 countries, in 37 languages. [full article - PressDisplay] 6 December 2007
Last month the Library announced its acquisition of the Knovel Engineering Collection. Now, thanks to a gift from the Waterloo Engineering Endowment Fund (WEEF), the Library has expanded its access to include Knovel's Chemical Engineering resources. [full article - Chemical Engineering Collection] 6 December 2007
The Library welcomes Jonathan Sutherland, the Davis Centre Library's newest Library Associate. [full article - Jonathan Sutherland] 6 December 2007
Beginning at 6 pm on December 12, the Library will be upgrading its TRELLIS catalogue software. [full article - TRELLIS downtime] 6 December 2007
Extended hours continue at the Dana Porter and Davis Centre Libraries until December 20 to accommodate students preparing for final exams. [full article - Extended Hours] 6 December 2007
With winter hitting early this year, questions of snow are abounding. How much white stuff are we really due for? Any chance it will stay through the holidays? Check out the Library’s Weather / Road Conditions page for a selection of online weather resources that will help you answer these questions and more. 6 December 2007