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The main floor of the Dana Porter Library is set to be fully renovated this spring/summer, with construction scheduled from approximately April 28 to August 15. [full article - Porter Renovations] 10 January 2008
With the emergence of Google Earth, you may be familiar with satellite images and the “view from above.” But do you know what this view looked like 50, 60, or 70 years ago? Staff at the University Map Library have recently initiated a project to digitize historical air photos of Waterloo Region that will show just this, while also increasing the usage potential of the photos through georeferencing. [full article - Aerial Photography Digitization Project] 10 January 2008
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With anniversary celebrations abounding in and around UW during 2007, the staff in Special Collections were busier than ever, responding to countless requests for archival photos, documentation, and other memorabilia to support the celebrations. [full article - Special Collections] 10 January 2008
Check out the Library’s newest e-reference resource, History Resource Center: World. This database provides access to full-text articles from peer-reviewed journals, an assortment of primary resources, and a number of reference titles. [full article - History Resource Center: World] 10 January 2008
Effective January 2, the Library launched ISI Web of Knowledge’s new interface for Web of Science. The new interface is designed to be more intuitive, making it easier to search, refine search results, and stay current in your area of research. [full article - Web of Science] 10 January 2008
Owing to your positive feedback, the Library has initiated a subscription to PressDisplay, the online newspaper kiosk that provides instant access to over 500 newspapers, from 70 countries, in 37 languages. [full article - PressDisplay] 10 January 2008
The Library is offering four different workshops this term. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon! [full article - Workshops] 10 January 2008
Green is good. Now at the Dana Porter Library, staff are making some positive changes to help the environment. [full article - Porter] 10 January 2008
The UW BookStore revamped its website recently, bringing some interesting features to the forefront. Looking for a good book to read? Check out what people across campus are reading. Need a break from classes or something different to do on your lunch hour? Consider joining the UW BookClub. [full article - UW BookStore]10 January 2008
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