February 2011

The Murray Library is presenting two National Film Board documentaries on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in Room G3.

Tagged: How Privacy Became a Commodity is a documentary about a hipster who implanted himself with an RFD chip. Tagged is playful, smart and engaging, stealthily tapping into the sense of deep unease that lurks beneath its subject's surface. Is it "hip to be chipped," as a proposed Verichip marketing slogan claimed, or could a wave of the hand unlock not just the door to your home?

Children of Soldiers - At an age when they should be curious and carefree, the children of Canadian Forces Base Petawawa are often faced with grim reality. Day in-day out, they must deal with absence, an uncertain future and the looming perspective of death. But in a tight-knit military community, spontaneous expressions of anxiety, sadness or resentment are taboo. Shot over the course of an entire troop deployment to Afghanistan, this moving film lifts the veil on a reality shared by thousands of young Canadians.

"Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. Few of these stories make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they choose to read." Freedom to Read website

Here is a selective list of books and magazines that have been challenged in Canada in the past decades. How many you have read?

The 2011 Dean's Research Lecture will take place on Monday, May 9 at 11:00 a.m. in ESB 18.

Dr. Ingrid Parent, incoming President of the International Federation of Library Associations and University Librarian at the University of British Columbia will give a lecture entitled:

"Creating Global Connections: How to Make Libraries Indispensible in the Digital Age"

For more information, please visit: http://library.usask.ca/info/initiatives/DeansLectureSeries.php

The award, established in 2007, recognizes library employees for their exceptional demonstration of the core values of both the university and library, and their exemplary service/work toward fulfilling the library mission. The award may be made to an individual library employee and/or team. Nominations for the 2011 award(s) are being accepted until March 31. More information is available at: http://library.usask.ca/info/initiatives/DeansAward.php

The Murray Library will be hosting 4 animated films on February 24th and Feb 26th at 1:00 pm in Room G3.

Leon in Wintertime - Animation (27 min)

Wintertime is harsh in the land of King Balthasar, especially if you’re Léon, an eight-year-old adopted bear suffering from an identity crisis. A honey of a story where courage trumps winter.

The Sweater - Animation (10 min)

An animation of Roch Carrier's classic short story, set in the rural Quebec of his boyhood, when Rocket Richard was king.

Snow Cat - Animation (15min)

One cold snowy afternoon, a grandmother mesmerizes her young grandchild with a moving tale of a lonely girl and an unforgettable magical cat.

The Boy and the Snow Goose - Animation (10 min)

A little boy finds an injured goose and nurses it back to health. They become inseparable friends. In the fall, the goose flies south, leaving the boy to dream of magic places where they could fly together. When spring arrives, they are briefly reunited and come to understand how attached they are to each other. Without words.

The Murray Library will be closed on Monday February 21st for Family Day.

Mid-Term Break Hours for Tuesday February 22nd to Friday February 25th will be 8:00am to 8:00 pm.

Safe Study Hours will be in effect, extending access to the Ground Floor until 11:00 pm.

Regular library hours resume on Saturday, February 26th.

Enjoy your Reading week!

For Reading Week, Feb 21 to 25, why not check out the Leisure Reading Collection on the ground floor of the Murray Library, next to the elevators.

The Leisure Reading Collection includes sci-fi, mysteries, biographies, romances, and more. Check out new titles on its own webpage. While you are there, checkout popular links and blogs.

Let us know what you want to read by sending us suggestions and comments at Leisure.Reading@library.usask.ca.

Drop in and Find Out! Everyone is Welcome.

Where: Murray Library Room 161
When: Thurs. Feb. 17th and Thurs. Mar. 10th
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon

What is PAL?

The PAL Program, Peer Assisted Learning, is a University Learning Centre initiative created to provide a welcoming and safe collaborative learning environment where PAL Peer Mentors take a lead role in helping their fellow students learn.

Come discover Saskatchewan's fascinating past – both playful and profound – with readings by Eric Cline, Marla Cole, Alice Kuipers, Les MacPherson, and Guy Vanderhaeghe, along with the musical stylings of Fiji Robinson. A reception will follow.

FREE ADMISSION.

Tuesday, February 8, 7:30 p.m.,
Frances Morrison Library, 311 23rd St. E. (Theatre)
Presented in partnership with the Saskatoon Public Library

What is Archives Week?

Archives Week is an annual event showcasing the role that archives and archivists play in preserving and making available Saskatchewan's documentary heritage. Activities in communities across the province include celebrity reading events, film nights, open houses, exhibits and more.

See events happening across the province.

This event will highlight the U of S MOU initially signed in 2003 and renewed in 2008 with the Universidad Nacional Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza de Amazonas (UNAT-A), including its history, the interaction with three U of S colleges, research projects, site visits, funding sources, current research and plans for further collaborative projects.

Faculty speakers include: Bruce Coulman, Dept. of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture & Bioresources; Peggy MacLeod and Lalita Bharadwaj, College of Nursing; Zoila Guevara Muñoz and Carlos Millones Chanamé, UNAT-A; Donna Canevari de Paredes, University Library.

Date: Monday, February 7, 2011.
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Murray Library, Room 102.

Refreshments will be provided - sponsored by the University Library.

Check out other events Celebrating International Research & Development @ the University of Saskatchewan

Our Popular Science Collection has moved to near the New Books shelves.

This Collection is comprised of donated books from the UofS community. They are not part of our regular collection so you do not need a card to sign them out. Borrow and return them at your leisure - no due dates or fines!

The Murray Library will be hosting a pre-screening of "The Socalled Movie" a National Film Board Documentary on Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm in Room G3 of the Murray Library. The feature film, preceded by"Yannick Nézet-Séguin: No Intermission", an animated short, will be introduced by Richard Belford, the Music Librarian.

The trailer for the film can be found at this link: http://blog.nfb.ca/2010/06/08/the-socalled-movie-hits-the-big-screen/

"Yannick Nézet-Séguin: No Intermission" (6 min) - Documentary and animation combine to capture a conductor’s energy and passion.

"The Socalled Movie", a documentary by Garry Beitel (87 min).
Meet Socalled, aka Josh Dolgin. He’s a multi-disciplinary musician and artist whose unique blend of klezmer, hip hop and funk is blasting through the boundaries that separate music of different cultures, eras and generations.