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Let's Talk About It: A Conversation with Author Suzette Mayr

Let's Talk About It: A Conversation with Author Suzette Mayr

York University Libraries is thrilled to host Let’s Talk About It: A Conversation with Author Suzette Mayr, an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, and library patrons to engage with one of Canada’s most celebrated contemporary writers. Suzette Mayr is the award-winning author of six novels, including the widely acclaimed The Sleeping Car Porter — winner […]

Libraries license new ebook collection featuring independent Canadian publishers 

Libraries license new ebook collection featuring independent Canadian publishers 

York University Libraries (YUL) have licensed Canadian CourseReadings, a new platform for ebooks developed by a non-profit consortium of independent Canadian publishers. It currently contains over 1000 books from over 25 publishers. Libraries have historically been challenged in providing electronic access to much of this important content and YUL is proud to support this important […]

York librarian presented closing keynote at key library conference 

York librarian presented closing keynote at key library conference 

York University Libraries’ Alexandra Wong, Data Visualization and Analytics Librarian, presented the closing keynote for the Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) 2025 conference on June 3, 2025. CAPAL is a national professional association that brings together professional academic librarians throughout Canada and advocates for academic librarian issues at the local, provincial, and national […]

RECAP - Let's Talk About It: A Conversation with Author Robin Stevenson

RECAP - Let's Talk About It: A Conversation with Author Robin Stevenson

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we continue to bring powerful voices to the forefront of public dialogue. This spring acclaimed Canadian author Robin Stevenson inspired audiences at two events that underscored the vital role of libraries in defending intellectual freedom and amplifying diverse stories. On April 3, Stevenson was featured at York […]

YUL at YorkFest: Rain or Shine, Library Resources Shine Bright!

YUL at YorkFest: Rain or Shine, Library Resources Shine Bright!

Despite the rain-soaked skies, the York University Libraries team made a splash at this year’s YorkFest! Set against the backdrop of bustling activity in Harry Arthurs Commons, our dedicated staff transformed the Library's presence into an engaging hub of intrigue and innovation. Throughout the day, YUL showcased an array of resources the Library has to […]

Reception and Exhibit Celebrates 15 years of the Portuguese Canadian History Project

Reception and Exhibit Celebrates 15 years of the Portuguese Canadian History Project

On Wednesday 16 October, 2024 the Libraries hosted a reception sponsored by the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Portuguese Canadian History Project, a successful collaboration between researchers from York University's Department of History, University of Toronto and archivists from the Clara Thomas Archives & Special Collections. […]

Discover, Connect, Innovate: York’s New Markham Campus and Library

Discover, Connect, Innovate: York’s New Markham Campus and Library

Years of collaborative efforts by York University Libraries’ faculty, staff, librarians and the executive team have created a space that empowers students to learn, design, and create at York University’s new Markham Campus Library.  The library team shaped this innovative and inclusive space by overseeing the integration of academic programming for the Markham campus, adapting […]

Welcoming Teresa Lee

Welcoming Teresa Lee

We are thrilled to announce that Teresa Lee will be joining us as the new Associate Dean for Research and Open Scholarship, beginning December 1, 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a dynamic vision for advancing our research initiatives and open access efforts. Teresa Lee is currently the Knowledge Manager at the International Agency […]

IDEAL Conference 2024: Appreciation and Next Steps

IDEAL Conference 2024: Appreciation and Next Steps

As the YUL host representative and liaison to ARL staff, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank YUL members for their involvement and support of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Libraries & Archives (IDEAL) Conference, held on July 15–17, 2024, in Toronto. From the scripting and filming […]

Open House: Making and Media Creation Lab - Nov 13 12pm-4pm

Open House: Making and Media Creation Lab - Nov 13 12pm-4pm

You’re invited to experience the Making and Media Creation Lab’s Open House. Explore our exciting range of equipment available for loan from our Making and Media Creation Lab. From podcasting to video creation, and even VR, there’s something for everyone to experience. Plus, visit all of our stations for a chance to win one of […]