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Toronto, ON – [June 1, 2026] — York University Libraries and Keep@Downsview are pleased to announce that a new agreement has been signed with the University of Toronto on behalf of the Keep@Downsview members, making York University Libraries a Keep@Downsview partner. This agreement marks a pilot of a new partnership model that expands opportunities for […]
As part of ongoing space renewal efforts, we are continuing work on a weeding project at the Steacie Science and Engineering Library. This project will improve the usability of our collections, create more study space, and ensure that our spaces and services better reflect the way library materials are now used. How are we doing […]
Congratulations to Dana Craig, Teaching & Learning Librarian, and Andrea Kosavic, Research and Open Scholarly Communications Librarian, on their recent publication in the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Environmental, Sustainability and Libraries Newsletter (ENSULIB). Click here to read full article Their article highlights a community-based recycling initiative supported by York University Libraries’ […]
By Alex Huls | December 19, 2025 Three Indigenous student artists have brought new meaning to a dedicated space for study and reflection. Their works – rooted in culture, land and learning – will transform York University’s Miinkaanensing Indigenous Reading Room into a space that reflects Indigenous identity and experience. At the same time, says Cora Coady, Indigenous […]
May 27, 2026 We've been making good progress on the Library's new classroom, even if it doesn't look dramatically different every time you walk by. Most of the recent work has focused on upgrading the space's power and network infrastructure to support all of the technology the classroom will need. It's the kind of work […]
Edited by: Ashley Goodfellow Craig | October 31, 2025 An archeological student is standing at the foot of the Temple of Karnak in Egypt; but the building isn’t a tourist-packed ruin. Instead, they are seeing the temple as it was 3,000 years ago – with newly constructed columns and freshly painted hieroglyphics – an experience […]
On October 9, members of the York University Retirees’ Association (YURA) came together for their annual 5 km walk through York University’s Keele Campus—this time with a special goal in mind. Their steps helped raise just shy of $16,000 towards their goal of supporting students by the purchase of new quiet study pods for York University Libraries. […]
Celebrate International Open Access (OA) week this October by participating in the Libraries’ workshops and programming during October 20 to October 31, 2025! Whether you’re new to open access or well-versed in the core concepts, the Libraries have an engaging slate of events happening to support the York community in engaging with OA. Consider participating […]
Edited by Ashley Goodfellow Craig | September 25, 2025 With digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly challenging how information is gathered and analyzed, York University Libraries is introducing a bold new curriculum to revolutionize student research. To help students navigate today’s complex information environment, the libraries have launched “Think, Research, Create: Introduction to Library […]
