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December 19 , 2012 — Vol. 12, No. 9


Season's greetings and welcome to the December issue of news @ your library! This issue introduces the Library's new Pharmacy Librarian, showcases a student art installation at DP, and recaps some of the Library's events that took place in the fall term, including the grand opening of the James & Elise Devitt Study Room which happened earlier this week.

To all our readers, have a great holiday season and best wishes for 2013!

News

Season's Greetings and Holiday Hours

Image that reads happy holidays and shows five ornaments, the library's student-designed buttons hanging from two trees

The Library wishes everyone an enjoyable holiday season. All of the Library's locations will be closed from December 22, 2012 until January 1, 2013. [full article - Season's Greetings and Holiday Hours] 19 Dec 2012

The James & Elise Devitt Study Room The James & Elise Devitt Study Room- Now Open!

It's bright, spacious, and equipped with the latest technology to facilitate effective group work. As of this week, the James & Elise Devitt Study Room on the 6th floor of the Dana Porter Library is open for students to use. [full article - James & Elise Devitt Study Room] 19 Dec 2012

Fine Arts Students Take a Bite Out of DP

Every now and then it happens. You catch a glimpse of the Dana Porter Library aglow against the night sky and you notice that its illuminated windows spell out something or take a recognizable shape. [full article - Art Installation] 19 Dec 2012

Resources

Mobile Subject Guide

Curious about how the Library fits into your mobile lifestyle? Check out the Library's latest subject guide on Mobile Library Services! [full article - Mobile Subject Guide] 19 Dec 2012

Updates

Introducing Shannon Gordon

Shannon GordonShe's bright, energetic, and all the way from Newfoundland! The Library is delighted to welcome Shannon Gordon as our new Liaison Librarian for the School of Pharmacy. [full article - Introducing Shannon Gordon] 19 Dec 2012

Open Access Week 2012 at uWaterloo

The last few months of the fall term always seem to whiz by in a blur. Although events in October may feel like a distant memory, uWaterloo Library participated in an important international event during the week of October 22-28 that deserves some reflection. Open Access (OA) Week 2012 was a success – and we have our enthusiastic, inquisitive community to thank for it! [full article - Open Access Week] 19 Dec 2012

Google Map Maker Event a Success

The Geospatial Centre helped to put more of the University of Waterloo on the map this fall! Geospatial Centre staff hosted a 2-day Google Map Maker event this fall aimed at creating complete and accurate maps of the uWaterloo campuses. [full article - Google Map Maker Event] 19 Dec 2012

Web Pick

Multicolor Search

Add some colour to your photo searches! The Multicolor Search enables you to search for photos in Flickr by the colours appearing in the photos. [full article - Multicolor Search] 19 Dec 2012

, Communications and Liaison Librarian
, Co-ordinator, Library Communications and Web Management
, Assistant, Library Communications and Web Development

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