January 2011

We are continuing the transformation of the Murray Library.

By the end of April 2011, "the Link" exhibit space on the first floor of the Murray Library will have a new look, with improved lighting, display cases, soft seating and a projection system.

Renovations will begin on Monday, January 31, 2011 and will be completed by mid-April 2011. Facilities Management will do their best to minimize disruption, and we will post advance notice of any noisy work.

Thank you for your patience.

Check out the newly created Community and Population Health Subject Page - a compilation of some of the best library resources available for students in Community Health & Epidemiology. This new guide includes instructions on finding journal articles, books, theses, grey literature, statistics and more. Links to new books and interesting videos are included. Also provided is information on managing your references.

The Library at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has made extensive progress in its Indigenous Studies Portal (iPortal), which now holds 25,000 full-text records. The iPortal provides learning and research opportunities by connecting people with specialized indigenous studies resources.

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Drop in to Room 147 on the first floor of the Murray Library to meet with a Library PAL. Eden, Luke and Tim are students who are available each week to help you use the library.

Luke: Thursday 3:30-4:30 Friday 10:30-12:30

Tim: Tuesday 11:00-1:00 Thursday 10:00-12:00

Eden: Wednesday 1:30-3:30 Friday 1:30-3:30

"Chemistry - our life, our future" is the theme of the UNESCO designated International Year of Chemistry in 2011.

Come see our new display in the Natural Science Library cabinet!

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has launched a free e-journal to celebrate the International Year of Chemistry: the IYC Virtual Journal.

And Nature.com has created a special website to celebrate this designation. It will be updated throughout the year with news and commentary on this most central of sciences. To begin with check out What Lies Ahead : Ten leading chemists set priorities for the forthcoming decades, and reveal the scientists they find inspiring.

Library PALs Welcome Tours of the Murray Library & Learning Commons begin on Friday, January 7th

Friday Jan 7 10:30 am & 2:00 pm
Tuesday Jan 11 10:00 am & 11:00 am
Wednesday Jan 12 11:30 am
Thursday Jan 13 10:00 am
Each 20 minute walking tour will be followed by an
OPTIONAL 20 MINUTE HANDS-ON SESSION
in the Library's instruction lab (Room 161) on using
our webpage to find library resources
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There is no need to pre-register - just show up!
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Meet at the entrance to the Murray library.

Announcing an Exciting Study Room Enhancement for 2011!!

Students, we have added a new dimension to group study and collaboration. The Belkin SOHO KVM switch in Study Room G12 will connect multiple laptops to the monitor in Room G12.