Using Journal Content for Teaching Purposes

We recently added a notation to the Library's electronic resources to provide you with specific information on the permitted uses of journal content for teaching. [full article - Using Journal Content] 1 Dec 2011

Westmount Book Launch

The Library welcomed over 200 guests to the Westmount Golf and Country Club last Thursday evening to celebrate the launch of Special Collections Librarian, Susan Saunders Mavor's book Westmount - The Tie that Binds the Twin Cities: An Illustrated History of Westmount's 100 Years. [full article - Westmount Book Launch] 1 Dec 2011

Historical Street Map Project

Map Library staff have created a historical street map of the Region of Waterloo that lets users explore changes in city boundaries, urban growth, and the street network as far back as 1955. [full article - Historical Street Map Project] 1 Dec 2011

Library Staff Member Receives the 2011 Waterloo Award

Library staff member Laurie Strome received the 2011 Waterloo Award at a city council meeting this week. This prestigious civic award from the City of Waterloo is given to an individual for outstanding contributions to the community. [full article - Laurie Strome] 1 Dec 2011

The Encyclopedia of Mathematics & Society

Ever wonder how mathematics applies to basketball, black holes, money, smart phones, or sudoko? The Library's newest online encyclopedia The Encyclopedia of Mathematics & Society looks at the effect of mathematics on hundreds of everyday topics. [full article - The Encyclopedia of Mathematics & Society] 1 Dec 2011

New GIS Data Resources

Not for the faint of heart, the Map Library has added a handful of new geospatial datasets to its collection recently, including Canada-wide DMTI datasets and City of Waterloo Municipal Data. [full article - GIS Data Resources] 1 Dec 2011

Guide to Evaluating Information Sources

Looking for a resource to help students critically evaluate information? The Library's Evaluating Information Sources guide provides information on how to determine the relevance and authority of a variety of resources. [full article - Guide to Evaluating Information Sources] 1 Dec 2011

Extended Hours at the Davis Centre and Dana Porter Libraries

To accommodate students preparing for exams, the Library will be extending its hours from November 27 to December 22 for the exam period. [full article - Extended Hours] 1 Dec 2011

Introducing Gayle Bushell

The Library welcomes Gayle Bushell to the Davis Centre Library's Information Services & Resources Department for an eight-month co-op work term. [full article - Gayle Bushell] 1 Dec 2011

Introducing Rachel McNeil

The Library welcomes Rachel McNeil to the Dana Porter Library's Information Services & Resources department for an eight-month co-op work term. [full article - Rachel McNeil] 1 Dec 2011

The Library Channel

We are excited to introduce our first Library Channel video. Primarily created for undergraduate students, we invite you to watch this video to discover how the Library can get books and other materials from around the world! [full article - The Library Channel] 1 Dec 2011