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News & Events
March 15, 2010
New Look and Features for the University Library Catalogue! Fill out our feedback form and you could win an IPod Touch!
The University Library’s Catalogue Team has been working on redesigning and upgrading the catalogue. Starting March 15 until April 29 the redesigned version of the catalogue will be available for users to take a look and try it out.
Some of the new features this version of the catalogue will present to users:
- More modern, clean layout and presentation
- Improved navigation options and functionality
- Enhanced brief record display including location, call number, status and the ability to request directly from the brief word display
- Enhanced full record display including texting and emailing tools plus these features if available: Google Preview, More about the author, book covers
- Enhanced library account features including My Lists and the My Record Feeds option, an RSS feed informing you of upcoming due dates and available holds
All data and features including record information and your library account are completely up to date and fully functional. However, since this version of the catalogue is only available as a test we recommend that you not bookmark the site.
On May 3, 2010 the redesigned catalogue will go into production and the current (old) catalogue will no longer be available. Further details including any downtime will be posted under News & Events later in April.
We encourage you to take a look, try it out and let us know what you think by using our Catalogue Feedback Form.
We appreciate your feedback and as a thank you for filling out the form your name will be entered into a draw to win one of two 8GB IPod Touches that we are giving away! Draw will take place April 12, 2010.
February 12, 2010
University Library - Dean's Award for Excellence
Have you received exemplary service from a library employee?
Why not nominate them for the 2010 Dean's Award for Excellence!
The Dean's Award for Excellence, established in 2007, recognizes individuals or teams who demonstrate behaviours in the workplace which reflect the University and Library values and provide exemplary service toward fulfilling the University Library vision of collaborating with our community to create a positive experience that leads to success in learning, scholarship and practice.
All University Library employees holding a continuing appointment are eligible for nomination. Nominations will be accepted no later than the last working day in March. The submitted nominations are then reviewed by a Nominations Review Committee (NRC) appointed by the Dean. A recipient is selected and presented the award at the annual award celebration and presentation ceremony hosted by the Dean in June.
For additional information and guidelines for nomination, and to download a nomination form, please visit the Dean's Award for Excellence website.
February 3, 2010
The Library Survey [LibQUAL+] is now here!
For more information, please click here.
January 21, 2010
Drop-In Research Help Sessions begin on January 25th
The Murray Library Drop-In Research Help Sessions for English, History, Latin American & iberian Studies, Languages and Linguistics, Native Studies, Slavic & East European Studies and Women & Gender Stdies will be held in Room 161.
January 18, 2010
Safe Study at the Murray Library starts Jan. 18th
Safe Study resumes at the Murray Library starting January 18th. Safe Study operates in partnership with the USSU on the ground floor of the Murray Library for an additional three hours after the Murray Library closes.
Wed Jan 20 Poetry Reading & Exhibition
The Department of English Reading Series
presents
Meredith Quartermain
reading selections from her poetry
including her recent collections
Nightmarker (2008) and Matter (2008)
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 3:30 p.m.
Special Collections, 3rd floor of the Murray Library
University of Saskatchewan
Peter and Meredith Quartermain will also launch an exhibition titled "Celebrating Canadian Specialty Literary Presses" featuring hand press books of poetry and broadsides from the Quartermains’ Slug Press, Keefer Street Press, and Nomodos Press, as well as Saskatoon’s own Jackpine Press and other treasures from our Special Collections.
Reception to follow
Please visit our exhibits in the display cases on the ground floor as well as in Special Collections.
January 4, 2010
Murray Library & Learning Commons Tours
Click here for listing of Murray Library and Learning Commons tours in January.
The Murray Library offers a range of online and in-person support for both learners and teachers at the University of Saskatchewan.
Contact Eva Wong at 966-5988 for library orientation. Learn the basics of using the Library’s webpage and take a walking tour of the Murray Library and Learning Commons.
Contact your liaison librarian if you have more specific needs or if you are an instructor who requires a librarian to teach one or more research sessions during class time.
October 5, 2009
Learning Commons Remote Access
The online documentation for accessing the Learning Commons computers after Library hours is now available!
You can find the URemote procedures at http://library.usask.ca/URemote_LC. Alternatively, it can be accessed through the "How do I...?" link on the Library web site. Here you can access the URemote document through the "Remote Access to the Learning Commons" link in the Connect section.
Please feel free to contact LSIT.Support@library.usask.ca if questions or concerns do arise.
October 2, 2009
Academic Integrity Awareness Week Sessions
Check-out the Academic Integrity Awareness Week events!
On Oct 7th, events include a panel discussion entitled "Copyright and Copy Left" as well as several workshops on popular citation styles (APA, MLA, & Chicago) as well as a session specific to RefWorks.
September 29, 2009
Mobile Library - Download iUSask!
The University of Saskatchewan iPhone and iPod Touch application, iUSask, is now available for free on the Apple App Store. You can download it right now! iUSask is the first application of its kind for a Canadian university.
Library patrons can access the new mobile catalogue, a listing of library news and events, and information about library services at the click of a button through iUSask. The mobile catalogue is specially customized for the iUSask application and offers many of the same functions as the standard University Library catalogue. Library news keeps patrons informed about what is happening at the library and services provides hours and contact information for all library branches.
Use the link below to download iUSask or search for "iUSask" in iTunes or the App Store application on your iPhone or iPod Touch. More information on the application is available at http://iusask.usask.ca.
Mobile Catalogue - Now Available!
The Mobile Catalogue is specially customized for users of handheld devices with internet access and offers many of the same functions as the standard University Library catalogue.
You can search the catalogue from any location including the classroom, while browsing the library stacks or from an internet cafe. You can place and cancel requests, renew library materials plus view any fines - all from your mobile device.
How do I access the Mobile Catalogue?
If you are able to access the internet on your mobile device, type sundog.usask.ca/airpac into your mobile device internet browser and then select the search of your choice from the drop down menu.
On a Blackberry, use a browser such as Opera rather than the Blackberry proprietary browser.
The Mobile Catalogue is also available through the University of Saskatchewan's iUsask iPhone application.
For further information see the Mobile Catalogue FAQ.
September 22, 2009
Learning Commons Grand Opening - September 30
Learning Commons Grand Opening
Wednesday September 30th
You're invited to the Learning Commons at Murray Grand Opening Celebration
- Green Ribbon-Cutting at 2:00 p.m.
- Panel discussion on Defining Your Commons at 2:30 with U of S Provost and Historian Brett Fairbairn, Professor Geraldine Balzer, Architect Jim Siemens, PAL Peer Mentor Isaac Bond, and Faculty Librarian Frank Winter
Free Starbucks coffee or Campus Sustainability travel mug to the first 275 attendees!
Kindly donated by the U of S Office of Sustainability and Consumer Services
September 16, 2009
Safe Study Begins
Beginning September 14, 2009 Safe Study will operate in partnership with the USSU on the main floor of the Murray Library for an additional three hours after the Murray Library closes. These hours will be extended leading up to and during exams, with Safe Study being available until 1:00 a.m. daily.
Safe study can accommodate up to 200 users and operates in association with the ‘Student Crew’ and other USSU programs, including the Safewalk program. Students from all colleges are welcome to use the safe study and Learning Commons facilities in the Murray Library. Available in the space are:
- Bookable group study rooms
- Individual and group seating
- Computers (18)
- Wireless
- Electrical and data outlets
- Photocopiers
Access to the space during safe study hours is restricted to individuals bringing their current campus identification card.
Check the Library’s website for information about library service and safe study hours for any of the branch libraries. Simply click on the Hours and Safe Study link found in the Library Information box on our home page to specify the date you are interested in.
September 15, 2009
New web magazine "Mirabilia" from U of S cultural units
The new web magazine, Mirabilia is a cooperative yearly publication created by the University of Saskatchewan Cultural Units; University Archives, Museum of Antiquities, the Kenderdine Art Gallery, the Diefenbaker Canada Centre and the Library's Special Collections. This magazine will be updated annually with material related to recent aquisitions, brief descriptions about how these collections are being used, exhibits and feature articles. In addition, the calendar will be updated continually to provide visitors with information about upcoming events and exhibitions.
September 14, 2009
"Research Paper Planner" Goes Live!
Do you need help getting started with your research paper?
The Research Paper Planner will provide you with resources and helpful tips to guide you through the steps of the research and writing process.
Check out this new tool at http://www.usask.ca/learningcommons/planner.php
