York community members and others who have borrowed library materials are not required to return books during the COVID-19 outbreak, and fines will not accrue during this period. If you do receive any fines/charges, please contact the Libraries when they re-open and the charges will be waived, or contact circinfo@yorku.ca If you would like to […]
As communicated on July 20th, course instructors can book a librarian or archivist to lead a range of online classes, from assignment- or course-based workshops to research data management and digital literacies. Please contact us to arrange a class tailored to your course and curricular needs. For fall term and year-long courses, please book by […]
This post contains content from a York email communication sent out to instructors and graduate students by the Dean of Libraries on July 20th, 2020 In preparation for the Fall semester, York University Libraries (YUL) has adapted its services to support online learning and research. This communication provides an overview of YUL resources and answers some […]
In response to the intense mobilization worldwide around the loss of Black lives, and the lives of other racialized persons, the Libraries have made a collection of materials on Black Lives Matter, the Civil Rights Movement, racism in Canada, anti-oppression education, and white privilege easily discoverable by students, staff and faculty. A very small collection […]
York University Libraries’ research and consultation services are available virtually. To get started please read what’s below or visit our Ask a Question web site. Key services are: (1) Interactive Chat with a York Librarian YorkU community members may now chat online with a librarian from York University Libraries. Not only can you ask […]
Everyone at York University Libraries is working as quickly as possible to adapt to the suspension of in-person teaching and other academic activities on our physical campuses. Within the context of the recent declaration that Ontario is in a state of emergency, we remain committed to helping students, faculty and instructors in every way we […]
Cancelled: Research Data Training Camp (March 23-26) In order to align with York University’s policy to cancel or postpone all non-essential events that are not required as part of an academic program, the York University Libraries Research Data Training Camp originally scheduled to take place from March 23rd-26th, 2020 has been cancelled. York University Libraries […]
Current Omni Workshops for Graduate Students and Faculty Omni is York University Libraries’ new discovery layer and academic search tool providing fast and easy access to a vast collection of high-quality, academic material from York and the ability to search and request materials from 13 other Ontario university libraries. We invite graduate students and faculty […]
The Experiential Education (EE) Symposium, co-sponsored by the Office of the AVP Teaching & Learning and York University Libraries, showcases experiential education at York and celebrates the achievements of students and faculty who have participated in EE. This multi-disciplinary, annual event will be held on January 21, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and […]
Text a Librarian This term, in addition to the Ask a Librarian chat service, the Libraries will be offering a text messaging option (in real-time). How it works Do you have a question for the Libraries? Text: 647-695-8985. This service will run from September 9 to December 6, 2019. Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 10 […]
