New book explores academic librarian labour activism in Canada

A new book co-edited by York University librarian Mary Kandiuk provides a historical and current perspective regarding the unionization of academic librarians in Canada. In Solidarity: Academic Librarian Labour Activism and Union Participation in Canada, co-edited with Jennifer Dekker of the University of Ottawa, was recently published by Library Juice Press. The collection documents the […]

OA Week Film Screening Oct 24th 2 p.m.

You are cordially invited to a film screening to mark OPEN ACCESS WEEK: The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz Friday October 24, 2014 2-4pm Osgoode 1001 Snacks and beverages provided Open Access Week is a global initiative held to raise awareness around issues of equity in access to research, and to visualize […]

Ithaka S + R Local Faculty Survey at York

York University Libraries and the Provost’s Office are partnering in a survey of full time faculty to gain a broader understanding of how faculty engage with research and teaching. The survey will run from October 15 to November 1, 2014. "The Ithaka survey results will provide invaluable data about changing needs of faculty, in both […]

Science Literacy Week 2014 at YUL Sept 22-28

Join York University Libraries as we celebrate Science Literacy Week along with institutions across Toronto. View book displays at our branch libraries, peruse an extensive list of books, podcasts, YouTube video series, documentaries, and other popular science resources available in the library and online, and attend one of three events happening the week of September […]

Calling all Faculty: SPARK is here for YOUR students!

  The Learning Commons has launched two new modules in the Student Papers and Academic Research Kit (SPARK).