Celebrating International Open Access Week @ the Libraries Oct, 19-29

Every October, a growing global community celebrates International Open Access (OA) Week. This year’s theme is “The Cost of Knowledge.” Universities, libraries, and organizations around the world are hosting webinars and workshops to raise awareness, foster discussion, and share strategies for making knowledge more open and accessible. Check out these events and many are open […]

Featured Collection in York University Libraries brings awareness to the complexities facing people experiencing homelessness 

In recognition of World Homeless Day on October 10, Complex Communities and York University Libraries have partnered to present a Featured Collection from October 5 to 15, 2026, highlighting the complexities of homelessness and fostering greater awareness and understanding of the experiences of those effected.  World Homeless Day, observed annually on October 10, raises awareness […]

$1M Gift makes Space for Creativity at York University’s Markham Campus

“Creativity is everywhere, but access is not.” For technology leader Adrian Lee-Kwen, that belief is at the heart of a $1-million gift to the York University Markham Campus that will give students new opportunities to explore creativity, experiment with technology and bring their ideas to life. The gift and the opening of the newly named Adrian Lee-Kwen […]

York University Libraries’ Casita Azul Community Recycling Efforts in Costa Rica

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’ […]

Indigenous student art shapes identity of Miinkaanensing Reading Room

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 […]

UPDATE: New Classroom Construction

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 […]

Explore new worlds through York U Libraries' virtual reality workshop

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 […]

Walking for York’s Libraries: A Big Step Toward Quiet Study Spaces

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. […]

Explore Open Access this October 

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 […]

York Libraries launch new curriculum to strengthen student research skills 

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 […]