Library

The Centre for Aboriginal Culture and Education is hosting an Indigenous Human Library in Baker's Grill on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 5 pm. Pre-registration for book loans will start at 4:30 pm in Bakers Grill.

What is a Human Library?

The first held Human Library was in Denmark in 2000 during a youth festival. The human library is a concept of borrowing peoples, instead of books to learn about ideas, cultures, lifestyles, and other life experiences through conversation. It is the coming together of individuals from all walks of life in an open and safe environment.

How does it work?

Instead of taking a book off a shelf to learn something new, you, the 'Reader', will have an opportunity to spend 20-30 minutes with a 'Human Book' who will share their stories, experiences, and knowledge with you.

Former Senator Landon Pearson donated her late husband Geoffrey Pearson's papers to ARC. This documentary collection pertaining to Pearson's career will provide resources for students interested in diplomacy, international relations, and history. View the full story from the Ottawa Citizen here.

Back by popular demand! The MacOdrum Library Silent Auction for the United Way! The site is up with 91 items and ready for your bids. This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping. The last day of the auction is Tuesday, Oct. 30. Please read the rules carefully before bidding.

Note:

• Click on the large (not small) image to bid.
• If you are having difficulty viewing the site in Internet Explorer, try compatibility view. (It is located beside the refresh button)
• Bids are only posted twice a day, not immediately.
• You do not receive e-mail notifcation of your bidding, so please keep track.

If you have any questions, please contact silent_auction@carleton.ca. Thank you for supporting the United Way and Good Luck!

The Carleton Library Series is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On Oct. 10, a special panel discussion titled Robert McDougall, The Carleton Library Series and the Founding of Canadian Studies is being held to mark the occasion. The panel discussion is being held in room 2017 Dunton Tower, from 4:30 – 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Carleton Library Series is the most enduring and significant initiative taken in the history of Canadian publishing where the editing, reprinting, and dissemination of documents important to the history of Canada is concerned. The CLS was initiated in the 1950s by Carleton University professor of English, R. L. McDougall and his colleagues. For more than 50 years, over 225 titles have appeared covering Canadian economics, geography, history, politics, public policy, society and culture, and related topics, in the form of leading new scholarship and reprints of classics in these fields. The series is funded by Carleton University and housed in the MacOdrum Library, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, and is under the guidance of the Carleton Library Series Editorial Board consisting of faculty members of Carleton University.

Once again we are offering NVivo workshops as part of our Professional Skills Development for Graduate Students series of workshops. NVivo is a software package that helps with qualitative data analysis. Registration for some sessions is limited, so sign up soon! Details can be found at http://www.library.carleton.ca/services/tours-and-workshops/nvivo-workshops

On Good Friday, April 6, Van’s Mobile Wash has been scheduled to conduct the high-pressure spray and washdown of the walls and driving surfaces in the Library Garage as part of our annual maintenance program.

As a result, the Library Garage will be closed from Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. until Saturday morning at 7 a.m. to allow Van’s to perform this work. During this closure, Library Garage permit holders may park in any visitor parking area on campus - parking on university-recognized statutory holidays is free. Good Friday is a university-recognized statutory holiday.

Please keep in mind that Easter Monday, April 9, is considered a normal business day for the university and parking operations and payment for parking is required.

The Library Circle of Friends continues the tradition: Ottawa's best academic book sale!

When

• Thursday, October 27*, noon–9:00
• Friday-Sunday, October 28-30, 9:00am-5:00pm ($2 parking fee)
• Monday, October 31, 9:00am-1:00pm

*Opening day reserved for: students, donors to Carleton University Library, and members of the Circle of Friends (membership available for $25.00).

Where

Galleria – in the UniCentre

As part of a contest promoting Disabilities Awareness Week (March 21st – 25th), forty-nine Carleton students shared their thoughts on the role of the Library in helping them achieve their academic success. 

The winner received an iPad, which was generously donated by Ristech, suppliers of the Library’s Kirtas 2400 high speed scanner, which enables print resources to be converted to alternate formats.

The top three submissions were:

First prize

The high academic standard and competitive nature that thrives at Carleton University can be very challenging for even the top students. The additional obstacles resulting from a disability can be overwhelming. However, because of the amazing support from Carleton University’s library, these obstacles have become easier to overcome. Library staff has been a big part of my academic success at Carleton, especially Pamela Williamson who I cannot speak highly enough about! She has made sure that my course material is in a format that allows me to accomplish my goals. The addition of the Kirtas 2400 scanner has ensured that all material is available in a timely manner, which has helped me stay on top of my studies. The University library plays a cornerstone role in academic success. Additionally, for those students with disabilities and other challenges, the support staff and services are critical and greatly appreciated.

Second prize

The Carleton library has been instrumental in helping me achieve my academic goals as the technological advancements, amazing support staff and the large resource database continues to evolve. The “Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre” is the best support centre that I have seen as there are numerous adaptive technologies that I can use to fit my needs and abilities, such as larger keyboards, Dragon Naturally Speaking software and Kurzweil just to name a few. Not only that, but they will also transform my textbook into a pdf or word document so I can easily access my book on the computer and not have to worry about turning pages. Outside of the Centre, the library staff is amazingly helpful if I need to find a book anywhere within the library or from external sources. For the above reasons, I am extremely happy to say that I am a Carleton University student!                                           

Third prize

As a PMC student the MacOdrum Library has helped me achieve academic success by offering convenient student support and services. The knowledgeable resource desk staff have helped me master searching for reference materials, they’ve also provided information about other Library services such as on-line access to books, journals, and articles, and information about RefWorks, and Transcription Services. The people from Writing Tutorial Services have helped me complete several essays, definitely adding to my academic success.  The numerous computer stations, and study areas throughout the Library create an inviting environment making it easy to work when I’m by myself or with others. The copy shop comes in handy, and of course I won’t complain about how easy it is to grab a Starbucks coffee when I need a break. MacOdrum Library offers great student services and support putting the necessary tools for academic success in one convenient location.