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  • A featured collection for the new term

    Tuesday, September 08, 2026 | By

    Starting a new academic year can be exciting and a little overwhelming. Our Research, Wellness, and Academic Success featured collection brings together books designed to help students navigate both the academic and personal sides of university life.

    Explore resources on research and academic writing, including literature reviews, thesis and dissertation writing, and research methods, alongside books focused on mindfulness, stress, creativity, wellness, and self-care. You’ll also find practical titles covering topics like affordable cooking, budgeting, managing work, and building healthy habits.

    Explore the collection here, or stop by the Matheson Learning Commons to browse.

    Strengthening your research skills? Managing academic stress? Or trying to find some balance? This collection offers something to help you start the year feeling prepared and supported.

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  • Career Opportunity

    Friday, September 04, 2026 | By

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    Brock University Library invites applications for the position of Library Assistant, Resource Sharing & Reference.

    Working in the User Services & Engagement department, the assistant is a member of the resource sharing team contributing to the daily processing of borrowing and lending resource sharing and interlibrary loan (ILL) requests. In addition, the role provides circulation, basic copying and printing services, and reference assistance to users at the Ask Us Desk.

    Please consult the full job posting to learn more about this role and required qualifications. Application deadline: September 17, 2026, 11:59pm.

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  • Welcome to Brock and the Library

    Tuesday, September 01, 2026 | By

    Welcome and welcome back!

    This month, library exhibit cases are brimming with information about services and resources for new and returning users.

    View the cases at the Thistle entrance to the Library to learn about our Teaching & Learning librarians and the services they provide such as one-on-one support, and in-person and online workshops. Find out about the services offered to support your work with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and discover a cool treasure from the Archives & Special Collections department.

    The Learning Commons display cases guide the viewer to all the library resources needed for a successful start to the term including the basics of Omni, how to request books from other libraries, room-booking, printing, finding course readings, and wellness resources for loan.

    Welcome to Brock and the Library runs until Friday, September 18.

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  • Research Ready: new workshop series launches this fall

    Monday, August 31, 2026 | By

    “I wish I had learned this in first year!” is a comment that we often hear from students in classroom visits and research consultations.  While we love knowing that a particular research tool or strategy resonates with students, as Teaching & Learning librarians we want to provide as many opportunities as possible for students to build their skills early on at Brock.  Learning how to find and use information effectively takes time and practice but can enhance awareness of the variety of tools and approaches to research (with positive impacts on student achievement). 

    This fall, we are excited to launch “Research Ready”, a workshop series designed to introduce students to a variety of topics in information, from A.I. strategies to Knowledge Justice.  Students can attend as many workshops as they wish, receiving Student Experience Record credit for individual workshops and a certificate for completing any four from the series.   

    Students can learn more and register on ExperienceBU.  

    Are you a faculty member interested in learning more about the workshops or about our other instruction offerings?  Please visit https://brocku.ca/library/instruction/ 

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  • Maps & GIS Services at Brock Library

    Tuesday, August 04, 2026 | By

    Sharon Janzen, Maps, GIS & Geospatial Data Specialist 

    When you think of your courses, is there a geospatial component to them? Do you encourage your students to push the boundaries of their learning experiences at Brock? Do you ever think “Maybe, but I don’t know how?” Whether you are a seasoned faculty member, an LTA or a grad student, I am here to help with geospatial technologies. My name is Sharon Janzen and I am the Maps, GIS & Geospatial Data Specialist at Brock University. I offer services that include custom mapping, collaborative teaching, technical support for Esri products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS StoryMaps. With specialized expertise in geospatial workflows, traditional maps, and research-focused teaching, I help you turn geographic questions into meaningful, visually compelling results.

    Contact me today to discuss your teaching and research interests.  
    Sharon Janzen, Maps, GIS & Geospatial Data Specialist 
    [email protected]

    Read what other users have to say about GIS services at Brock Library:  

    • From Marilyne Carrey, Associate Professor, Environmental Sustainability Research Centre 

    “Sharon has been an invaluable partner in my teaching and research, bringing exceptional expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and geospatial data. Her engaging workshops, collaborative spirit, and infectious enthusiasm for mapping make her an extraordinary asset to both students and faculty.”  

    • From Dave Brown, Associate Professor, Dept. Of Geography and Tourism Studies   

    “Sharon has been our Brock go-to person for all things geospatial! Recently she assisted us with the creation of a series of juxtaposed historical and contemporary street maps which effectively visualize the evolution of a historic Niagara neighbourhood over more than a century. Not only does she provide theoretical and practical guidance and assistance, she also gets involved in a hands-on manner to help us produce useful, interesting, and informative map resources.”  

    • From Leah Knight, Professor, English Language & Literature 

    “Sharon Janzen’s generous and informed support has been a lifeline for my current map-based research, which takes me outside my traditional comfort zone in terms of both methods and materials. Whether working with faculty, students, or the community, Sharon wears her expertise lightly, so that even an amateur can feel comfortable and learn with ease. Sharon goes well out of her way to connect researchers with the resources they need—including those they might not know about if it weren’t for her. She is unfailingly positive and solution-oriented, no matter what thorny problem is brought her way. I feel lucky to have discovered the wealth of wisdom Sharon brings to Brock. “  

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  • Career Opportunity

    Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | By

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    Brock University Library invites applications for the position of Library Assistant, Operations Support.

    Working in the User Services & Engagement department, this role supports the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of departmental systems and resources, including student room booking systems, procedures manual updates, statistics collection, and other administrative tasks as required. The Library Assistant, Operations Support aids with many of the daily operations and logistics overseen by the Manager, User Services & Engagement.  This includes, coordinating the weekly schedule in our online scheduling software, addressing coverage gaps by calling in additional staff as needed and approved by the Manager.

    The Library Assistant, Operations Support provides circulation and basic copying/printing services and offers reference help at the Ask Us Desk. They also contribute to the library’s Reference Assistants group, supporting student research and assisting with Alternative Format Requests.

    Apply online by August 3, 2026.

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  • Brock to the world and the world to Brock, one book and pdf at a time

    Monday, July 06, 2026 | By

    In 2025 Brock Library’s Interlibrary Loan Team sent over 6,400 items from our collection to partner libraries across the province and around the world. In return, our users received 6,930 books and digital files to support their coursework, research, and teaching.

    A new exhibit in the Learning Commons highlights the global (and local) impact our dedicated staff make on a daily basis.  Among the details we’ve included, you can read what your colleagues have to say about this service, get answers to your frequently asked questions, and read the charming thank-you notes we receive from across the globe. The exhibit runs to the end of July.

    Learn more about borrowing from other libraries on the library website.

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  • Art, history, and visual culture collection

    Friday, July 03, 2026 | By

    Art is more than what hangs on a gallery wall. Art reflects history, culture, politics, and identity.  

    This collection brings together new books exploring art history and visual culture from around the globe. Discover the work of groundbreaking women artists, Indigenous and African American artists, Pop Art and Surrealism, Buddhist art, Japanese aesthetics, architecture, design, photography, and much more. If you’re researching, creating, or simply curious, this collection offers fresh perspectives on how art helps us understand the past and imagine the future. 

    Browse the display, borrow a book, and see where your next creative discovery takes you.

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  • A new look for EBSCO databases

    Monday, June 29, 2026 | By

    On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Brock Library’s EBSCO databases including Academic Search Complete, CINAHL, Education Source will transition to a new search interface.

    If you have a personal myEBSCO account and have saved items or searches, these should migrate automatically with the exception of custom folders. Here are further details about the migration of saved searches and items.

    The new interface offers an updated look and improved user experience while continuing to provide access to the same trusted library resources.

    What you need to know?

    • Existing links to EBSCO searches and individual records will automatically redirect to the new interface, so your saved links will continue to work.
    • If you have a personal myEBSCO account, your saved searches and saved items should migrate automatically.
    • Custom folders will not migrate automatically and will require additional action if you wish to keep their contents.

    Recommended actions.

    To ensure a smooth transition, we recommend that you:

    • Preview the new interface before July 14.
    • Sign in to your myEBSCO account to confirm that your saved searches and records have transferred successfully.
    • If you use custom folders, review the migration instructions and video tutorial to learn how to move or export your saved content.

    • If you use EBSCO databases for evidence synthesis, ensure that any saved searches are exported or documented elsewhere

    Learn more and get help.

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  • National Indigenous History Month Reading Collection

    Wednesday, June 03, 2026 | By

    June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to learn about and reflect on the histories, cultures, achievements, and ongoing contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This collection brings together a range of Indigenous voices and perspectives through fiction, memoir, poetry, history, art, film, and scholarship.

    The books and resources featured explore themes of community, identity, language, storytelling, resilience, and creativity. They offer opportunities to engage with Indigenous experiences, celebrate Indigenous knowledge and cultures, and deepen our understanding of the diverse peoples and nations that have shaped and continue to shape Canada.

    We invite you to browse the collection, discover new authors and artists, and spend time with stories that challenge, inspire, and inform.

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