Library News

2024

December

Winter Break Reminders

Mon. Dec. 16, 2024 12:00 AM
Facility and Service Hours The library is preparing to close for the University’s Winter Break. Library facilities will be closed from... Read More

Subscribe to the Library Newsletter

Thu. Dec. 12, 2024 12:00 AM
We are launching a new monthly newsletter: The Primary Source. The Primary Source is your go-to monthly read for all things library-related at the... Read More

eResources: Transition from Lexis Advance Quicklaw to LawSource

Wed. Dec. 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Please note that the platform Lexis Advance Quicklaw will not be available after December 31. If you have saved searches, please export them. We... Read More

Winter Term Hours

Mon. Dec. 9, 2024 12:00 AM
The Library's Winter Term hours will begin on January 2, 2025. Starting January 2, the library's opening hours will be as... Read More

November

Library Books Due Date: December 15

Wed. Nov. 27, 2024 12:00 AM
Return your books by December 15 A friendly reminder that most materials are due back on December 15. To check your due date log in to your... Read More

Chosen Names on Library Accounts - Fixed

Fri. Nov. 15, 2024 12:00 PM
The Library is aware of a technical problem that is preventing chosen names from properly displaying on library accounts. We apologize for this... Read More

Canada Post Strike and Interlibrary Loan

Fri. Nov. 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Last Update: November 22 at 12:08 p.m. Print books and other physical materials will not be available via interlibrary loan for the duration of the... Read More

Thrive Week at the Library

Thu. Nov. 14, 2024 12:00 AM
Relax at the library with colouring books and puzzles Thrive Week is back! From November 18 to 22, the Wellness Centre and multiple partners... Read More

Research Week 2024

Tue. Nov. 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Join the Research Office for Research Week 2024! The Research Office is organizing Research Week 2024 from November 12 to 15. Over four days, the... Read More

Library Closure: November 11

Fri. Nov. 8, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed for Remembrance Day. The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of... Read More

Faculty and Instructors Workshops

Mon. Nov. 4, 2024 12:00 AM
Discuss information literacy, plagiarism and AI detectors Join our librarian, Ian Fraser, for two workshops specifically tailored for Faculty and... Read More

October

Winter Course Reserves

Mon. Oct. 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Faculty and Instructors should submit their Course Reserves request by December 8. The library is now accepting submissions for the Winter Term... Read More

Event: Two-Spirit Representation in Graphic Novels

Mon. Oct. 21, 2024 12:00 AM
A panel discussion in celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month The University of Winnipeg and Portage and Main Press are pleased to present a panel... Read More

Library Closure: October 14

Thu. Oct. 10, 2024 12:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving. Regular operation will resume on Tuesday, October... Read More

Account Login Issues - Ongoing

Tue. Oct. 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Issue Description The library is aware of a persistent issue affecting key library services; at times, users may experience difficulty attempting... Read More

September

Library Closure: September 30

Thu. Sep. 26, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday,... Read More

Library Events: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Fri. Sep. 20, 2024 12:00 AM
Art and Reflection on Truth and Reconciliation To observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, we invite you to visit a temporary... Read More

Job Posting: Student Assistants

Tue. Sep. 17, 2024 12:00 AM
Work with us! The library is hiring UWinnipeg students for the Fall/Winter term. We are looking for friendly and motivated individuals to assist... Read More

Library Drop-in for the Sciences

Thu. Sep. 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Drop-in at the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex The library is coming to the Richardson College for the Environment and... Read More

Library Catalogue Issues - Resolved

Mon. Sep. 9, 2024 12:00 AM
This issue has been resolved - 09/10/2024 We are currently experiencing technical problems with the library catalogue - the system may be... Read More

Ready, Set, Go Workshops: Fall Term

Fri. Sep. 6, 2024 12:00 AM
Join our librarians to enhance your research skills! “Ready, Set, Go” are practical workshops to help you with the academic... Read More

Discover Your Library

Tue. Sep. 3, 2024 12:00 AM
Join us for a library tour! Come visit the library and get a detailed overview of our collections, spaces and services. These thirty-minute tours... Read More

August

Library Closure: September 2

Fri. Aug. 30, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed on Labour Day. The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labour... Read More

Your Student ID Card

Tue. Aug. 27, 2024 12:00 AM
Have you got your University of Winnipeg ID Card yet? ID Cards are required to borrow print materials from the library, book study rooms and use... Read More

Library Closure: August 5

Thu. Aug. 1, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed on Terry Fox Day. The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, August 5, in observance of Terry Fox... Read More

July

Library Books Due Date: August 15

Mon. Jul. 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Return your books by August 15. A friendly reminder that most materials are due back on August 15. You can check your due dates by logging in to... Read More

Library Summer Hours

Mon. Jul. 22, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed on weekends starting July 28. Until Labour Day, the library will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.... Read More

Disability Pride Month

Thu. Jul. 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Discover our new book display and reading list! July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate people with disabilities and recognise their... Read More

Fall and Fall/Winter Course Reserves

Mon. Jul. 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Faculty and Instructors can now place material on Course Reserves for their Fall and Fall/Winter classes. It's never too early to prepare for... Read More

Alternative Formats of Print Items

Wed. Jul. 3, 2024 12:00 AM
Library patrons can now request an alternative format copy of print items. The UW Library is pleased to announce that, in accordance with the new... Read More

June

National Indigenous History Month

Fri. Jun. 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Discover our “Indigenous Perspectives” reading list June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to recognize and honour... Read More

Library Closure: July 1

Wed. Jun. 26, 2024 12:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed on July 1. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, July 2. Please note a schedule change... Read More

Queer Media Show and Tell List

Thu. Jun. 13, 2024 12:00 AM
Explore 2SLGBTQIA+ art in all its forms On May 28, the library hosted its Queer Media Show and Tell to celebrate Pride 2024. Thank you to the... Read More

May

Library Closure: May 20

Thu. May. 16, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed on Victoria Day. The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, May 20 in observance of Victoria Day.... Read More

Pride Week at the Library

Wed. May. 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Celebrate 2024 Pride with us from May 16 to June 2. We encourage you to explore 2SLGBTQIA+ media in all their forms. There are plenty of ways you... Read More

Book Drive for MLA PLC

Thu. May. 9, 2024 12:00 AM
Donate books to support incarcerated Manitobans and their families In support of the Manitoba Library Association Prison Libraries Committee, which... Read More

April

Faculty and Instructors Workshops

Tue. Apr. 30, 2024 12:00 AM
Discover techniques and strategies to enrich your students' learning experience This Spring Term, join us for three workshops specifically... Read More

Ready, Set, Go Workshops: Spring Term

Thu. Apr. 25, 2024 12:00 AM
Discover new tools that will help you in your studies This Spring Term, the library offers four Ready, Set, Go workshops. Our Librarian, Ian... Read More

April 30: Course Reserves Outage

Wed. Apr. 24, 2024 12:00 PM
Course Reserves Temporarily Unavailable Course reserves will be temporarily unavailable from 8:00 – 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30 due to... Read More

Library Spring Hours

Tue. Apr. 23, 2024 12:00 PM
New hours for Spring Term will begin on April 28. Beginning April 28, the library will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45... Read More

March

Library Closure: March 29

Wed. Mar. 27, 2024 12:00 PM
The library will be closed on Good Friday. The library and all associated services will be closed on Friday, March 29, in observance of Good... Read More

Library Resource Outage

Sun. Mar. 24, 2024 12:00 AM
Last Update: 2024-04-24 09:55:00 AM Nearly all library services are available. Patrons can access, borrow and return print materials... Read More

Library Books Due Date: April 15

Mon. Mar. 18, 2024 12:00 AM
A reminder to all borrowers Most materials are due back on April 15. You can return your material at the Circulation Desk or through the drop box... Read More

Spring/Summer Course Reserves

Mon. Mar. 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Faculty and instructors can now place materials on course reserve for spring term and summer session. Submissions for spring and summer course... Read More

Open Education Week

Wed. Mar. 6, 2024 12:00 AM
Make zero textbook cost courses! Open Education Week runs from March 4 to 8. This worldwide event hosted by OE Global aims to promote and... Read More

February

Open Access Town Hall

Thu. Feb. 29, 2024 12:00 AM
Share your perspective on Open Access Policy for a submission to the Tri-Agency. The Library and the Research Department are organizing... Read More

Freedom to Read Week

Thu. Feb. 22, 2024 12:00 AM
A reading list of challenged books in Manitoba. Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to reflect on and reaffirm their... Read More

Library Closure: February 19

Thu. Feb. 15, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be closed on Louis Riel Day. The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Louis... Read More

Ready, Set, Go Workshops: February And March Sessions

Thu. Feb. 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Learn new strategies that will help you in your studies. Our ''Ready, Set, Go workshops'' continue in February and March with... Read More

4M Office Renovations

Mon. Feb. 12, 2024 12:00 AM
The library will be open as usual, but please expect noise disturbance. We will be carrying out minor office renovations on floor 4M from February... Read More

Black History Month 2024

Thu. Feb. 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Learn about Black History and related topics. February is Black History Month, a time to honour the contributions, achievements and experiences of... Read More

January

Using The Library 101

Fri. Jan. 26, 2024 12:00 AM
A quick guide on how things work at your library Whether you’re new to the University of Winnipeg or just need a few reminders, this... Read More

Job Posting: Public Services Manager

Wed. Jan. 17, 2024 12:00 AM
The library invites applicants for the role of Public Services Manager. This is a full-time, continuing position that will be responsible for all... Read More

Ready, Set, Go Workshops Are Back

Mon. Jan. 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Learn tips to simplify your research process The Ready, Set, Go workshops are back for this winter term! Join our librarian Ian Fraser to explore... Read More

Get Your Student ID Card

Thu. Jan. 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Have you got your University of Winnipeg ID Card yet? ID Cards are required if you want to borrow print material from the library. They are also... Read More

Discover Your Library

Mon. Jan. 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Register for a library tour Welcome to UWinnipeg for this winter term! If you are new here, take the time to discover your library by joining us... Read More

2023

December

Winter Break Services

Mon. Dec. 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Plan Ahead for Your Break The library will begin shutting down services this week and preparing to close for the University's winter holiday... Read More

Return Your Books by Dec 15

Fri. Dec. 1, 2023 12:00 AM
A reminder to all borrowers that most materials are due back on December 15. To check your due dates, log in to your library... Read More

November

Remembrance Day

Thu. Nov. 9, 2023 12:00 AM
The library and associated services will be closed on Saturday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. Regularly scheduled hours will resume on... Read More

Research Week 2023

Tue. Nov. 7, 2023 12:00 AM
Join the Library for Research Week! The University of Winnipeg Research Office, along with the Library and... Read More

October

Winter Reserves Deadline

Mon. Oct. 30, 2023 12:00 AM
Winter Reserve Submissions Are Now...Open! The Library is now accepting submissions for Winter term course reserves. To ensure course materials... Read More

Faculty Library Orientation

Thu. Oct. 5, 2023 12:00 AM
Come Meet Your Librarians All new, regular, and contract faculty are invited to a brown bag lunch introduction to Student Services and to the... Read More

Thanksgiving Closures

Thu. Oct. 5, 2023 12:00 AM
The library and all associated services, including the Archives, will be closed October 8-9 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Regular services will... Read More

September

Closed Truth & Reconciliation Day

Thu. Sep. 28, 2023 12:00 AM
The library facility will be closed this Saturday, Sepetmber 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day. Normal library hours will resume on Sunday,... Read More

Getting Started at the Library

Fri. Sep. 22, 2023 12:00 AM
Welcome from the Reference Department! If you’re not sure how to start an assignment, borrow a book, or use a research database, talk to... Read More

LIBRARY CLOSED: Sep 17

Sat. Sep. 16, 2023 12:00 AM
The library facility will be closed on Sunday, September 17 due to some unexpected circumstances. Students who need study space can still use the... Read More

Ready, Set, Go Workshops

Mon. Sep. 11, 2023 12:00 AM
Library Research Workshops The library provides students, faculty, and staff with a huge array of information for use in academic or... Read More

Labour Day Holiday

Fri. Sep. 1, 2023 12:00 AM
The library and all associated services, including the Archives, will be closed on Monday, September 4 for the Labour Day Holiday. Fall operating... Read More

August

Your Student ID Card

Thu. Aug. 31, 2023 12:00 AM
A friendly reminder that a University of Winnipeg ID card is needed to borrow print materials from the library, use book lockers, and... Read More

Closed August 7

Fri. Aug. 4, 2023 12:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, August 7th for Terry Fox day. See the library hours page for a full summer schedule. Read More

Reserves Due August 13

Wed. Aug. 2, 2023 12:00 AM
To ensure materials are available when classes start, please submit requests by August 13, 2023. Requests received after the deadline will be... Read More

July

Job Posting: Copyright Coordinator

Tue. Jul. 25, 2023 12:00 AM
The library invites applicants for the role of Copyright Coordinator. This is a full-time, continuing position that assists in the... Read More

Course Reserves Outage

Mon. Jul. 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Course reserves will be temporarily unavailable from 8:00 – 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 27 due to a server upgrade; normal access will... Read More

Get Ahead with the Syllabus Service

Fri. Jul. 7, 2023 12:00 AM
Helping Instructors Deliver Content It's never too early to start planning for fall courses. Save time and ensure students have access to... Read More

June

Summer Hours Begin July 3

Tue. Jun. 27, 2023 11:00 AM
Beginning July 3, the library will transition to summer hours for a variety of services - visit our library hours page for a full schedule of hours... Read More

Migrate Your RefWorks Account

Tue. Jun. 20, 2023 12:00 AM
As of August 11 we will no longer be subscribing to the RefWorks reference management platform. This move comes alongside a steady decline... Read More

May

Data Champions Panel: Researcher Perspectives on Research Data Management (RDM)

Tue. May. 23, 2023 11:00 AM
UWinnipeg Library and Research Office, in partnership with UManitoba Libraries, invite you to attend Data Champions Panel: Researcher... Read More

Library Closure: May 22

Tue. May. 16, 2023 10:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed on Monday, May 22 for Victoria Day. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, May 23. See... Read More

Ready, Set, Go! Library Research Workshops

Fri. May. 12, 2023 12:00 PM
The library's website provides a huge array of information for use in academic or personal study. Getting started with library research can be... Read More

Job Posting: Circulation Supervisor

Tue. May. 9, 2023 12:00 PM
The library is now inviting applications for the position of Circulation Supervisor. This position exists within the Circulation... Read More

April

Library Hours: May 5

Thu. Apr. 27, 2023 11:00 AM
The library and archives will be closed 8:00 am - 1:15 pm on Friday, May 5. All staffed services – including circulation, reference desk,... Read More

Join us for Research Data Management (RDM) Week 2023

Tue. Apr. 18, 2023 12:00 PM
The Library and Research Office invite you to join us for #RDMWeek2023, May 15-19, for ‘lunch and learn’ sessions on important... Read More

Spring Hours Begin April 23

Tue. Apr. 11, 2023 12:00 PM
Beginning April 23, the library facility will be open Monday-Thursday 8AM-8:45PM, Friday 8AM-4:45PM, Saturday 9AM-4:45PM, and closed on Sunday.... Read More

Library Closure: April 7

Mon. Apr. 3, 2023 9:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed Friday, April 7 for Good Friday. Regular operations will resume on Saturday, April... Read More

March

Printing Outage: March 30

Tue. Mar. 28, 2023 1:00 PM
On Thursday, March 30, the campus printing system will undergo critical updates. As a result, all printing services will be unavailable between... Read More

Library Books Due April 15

Wed. Mar. 22, 2023 10:00 AM
The Library reminds all borrowers that most materials are due back on April 15. To check your due dates, log in to My Account.... Read More

Spring Course Reserves Open

Mon. Mar. 6, 2023 9:00 AM
Submissions for Spring term course reserves open on March 6, 2023. Submissions will be processed in the order they are received. Submit as... Read More

February

Open Education Week 2023

Fri. Feb. 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Affordable, Accessible, and Effective March 6-10 is Open Education Week! Open Educational Resources (OER) are openly-licensed resources that exist... Read More

Smart Locker Upgrade: February 23

Thu. Feb. 16, 2023 10:00 AM
The Smart Lockers will be unavailable on Thursday, February 23 due to a software upgrade. Any holds waiting for pickup on Feb. 23 will be made... Read More

Library Closure: February 20

Thu. Feb. 16, 2023 9:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed Monday, February 20 in recognition of Louis Riel Day. Regular operations will resume on... Read More

Black History Month 2023

Mon. Feb. 6, 2023 11:00 AM
February is Black History Month, a time to honour the contributions, achievements and experiences of Black people in Canada. The UWinnipeg library... Read More

January

Library Research Workshops

Wed. Jan. 18, 2023 12:00 PM
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join UWinnipeg Librarian Ian Fraser for the Winter term research workshop series. These online, lunch... Read More

Borrowing: University ID

Thu. Jan. 5, 2023 9:00 AM
A friendly reminder that a University of Winnipeg ID card is required to borrow materials from the library. ID cards are also used for other... Read More

2022

December

eResource Outage: Dec. 28 – 30

Mon. Dec. 19, 2022 12:00 PM
The UWinnipeg Library’s online resources, including eBooks and journal articles, will be unavailable December 28 – 30,... Read More

University Library: Winter Break Closure

Wed. Dec. 14, 2022 9:00 AM
The UWinnipeg Library and all associated services will be closed for the winter break from 1:00 PM on December 22, 2022 through January 2,... Read More

November

Library Books due December 15

Wed. Nov. 30, 2022 12:00 PM
The Library reminds all borrowers that most materials are due back on December 15 and will not be automatically renewed. To check... Read More

Resilience to Resurgence: Readings to accompany Jaimie Isaac’s "Brings to Light"

Thu. Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM
In collaboration with Gallery 1C03, the University of Winnipeg Library has put together a reading list to support the gallery’s latest... Read More

WinnSpace Planned Outage: Nov 23

Tue. Nov. 22, 2022 10:00 AM
WinnSpace, our institutional repository, will be offline for scheduled maintenance on Wednesday November 23, 2022 for up to 15 minutes between 3:30... Read More

Workshops: Journal Publishing at UWinnipeg

Mon. Nov. 21, 2022 12:00 PM
Are you a journal editor – or interested in becoming one – and curious about some of the options for digital journal... Read More

My Account Outage: November 21

Fri. Nov. 18, 2022 12:00 PM
The UWinnipeg Library will be conducting scheduled website maintenance on Monday, November 21 from 8:00-8:10 pm. Users will not be able to login to... Read More

NFB Outage: November 23

Wed. Nov. 16, 2022 10:00 AM
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be conducting website maintenance on Wednesday, November 23, from 8:00 am CT (9:00 am ET) to 12:00 pm... Read More

Remembrance Day Closure

Wed. Nov. 9, 2022 4:00 PM
The UWinnipeg Library and all services will be closed on Friday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. The library will reopen on Saturday, November... Read More

October

Winter Course Reserves Deadline

Fri. Oct. 28, 2022 3:00 PM
Submissions for Winter term course reserves open on October 31. To ensure materials are available for the first day of classes on January 4,... Read More

Open Access Week 2022

Mon. Oct. 17, 2022 11:00 AM
The theme of this years’ Open Access Week is Open for Climate Justice. Every October, Open Access Week presents people around the world... Read More

Library Closed: Oct. 10

Thu. Oct. 6, 2022 8:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed Monday, October 10 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular... Read More

Job Posting: Weekend Supervisor, Library

Wed. Oct. 5, 2022 8:00 AM
The library is seeking a friendly, customer focused individual for the position of Weekend Supervisor. The successful candidate will be responsible... Read More

September

Library Closed: Sept. 30

Thu. Sep. 29, 2022 8:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed Friday, September 30 in recognition of The National Day for Truth and... Read More

Library Data Workshops

Fri. Sep. 23, 2022 8:00 AM
Data Discovery and Visualization Sign up for one of our library data workshops, led by Research Data Management Librarian Sarah Giesbrecht, to... Read More

(Resolved) Technical Issue: Discovery Availability Status

Thu. Sep. 22, 2022 8:00 AM
The Discovery system is currently experiencing an issue retrieving availability for local holdings. Users will not be able to view availability... Read More

Library Research Workshops

Fri. Sep. 16, 2022 10:51 AM
Ready, Set, Go! This series offers an in-depth look at understanding research assignments, citing references, and finding academic... Read More

Job Posting: Student Assistants

Wed. Sep. 14, 2022 9:31 AM
Want to spend more time in your favorite library and get paid for it? The library is looking for friendly, responsible, and detail-oriented... Read More

Library Closed: Sept. 19

Wed. Sep. 14, 2022 8:00 AM
The library and all associated services will be closed Monday, September 19 for the National Day of Mourning. Regular operations will resume on... Read More

Update Your Account, Get a Button!

Fri. Sep. 9, 2022 8:00 AM
Looking to borrow books? Request stuff online? Use the pickup lockers? The library needs to update all new student cards in person to ensure they... Read More

Technical Issue (Resolved): Kanopy Streaming Video

Thu. Sep. 8, 2022 8:00 AM
This issue has been resolved - 09/09/2022 10:51:46 The Kanopy streaming service is currently experiencing a systems outage. We... Read More

Technical Issue: Taylor & Francis eBooks (Resolved)

Thu. Sep. 8, 2022 8:00 AM
This issue has been resolved. Last Update: 2022-09-13 We are currently experiencing a technical issue with eBooks provided by Taylor & Francis... Read More

August

Library Tours and Workshops

Tue. Aug. 30, 2022 8:00 AM
Let Us Show You Around New to campus? The library has a number of programs to help incoming students this fall: Library Tours are available for... Read More

Job Posting: Metadata & Course Reserves Assistant

Tue. Aug. 2, 2022 8:00 AM
The library is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented individual for the position of Metadata and Course Reserves Assistant. The successful... Read More

July

August Hours

Fri. Jul. 29, 2022 8:00 AM
Beginning Tuesday, August 2, the library facility will close at 4:45 PM Monday-Friday. Reference and help chat assistance will be available between... Read More

Library Books Due August 15

Thu. Jul. 28, 2022 10:35 AM
The Library reminds all borrowers that most materials are due back on August 15 and will not be automatically renewed. To check... Read More

Job Posting: Evening Circulation Supervisor

Tue. Jul. 26, 2022 8:00 AM
The library is seeking a friendly, customer focused individual for the position of Evening Circulation Supervisor. The successful candidate will be... Read More

Courses with Zero Textbook Costs

Mon. Jul. 25, 2022 8:00 AM
Working together, the library, the Registrar, and the Vice President-Academic, have launched an initiative to indicate course sections with zero... Read More

Data Repository Now Online

Thu. Jul. 14, 2022 8:00 AM
Introducing Borealis, The Canadian Dataverse Repository UWinnipeg is home to eight Canada research chairs and an external grant portfolio totaling... Read More

Fall and Fall/Winter Course Reserves

Mon. Jul. 11, 2022 9:10 AM
Course Reserve intake for the Fall and Fall/Winter terms opens on Monday, July 11. To ensure materials are available for the first day of classes... Read More

June

July 1 Library Closure

Thu. Jun. 30, 2022 8:00 AM
The library and archives will be closed on July 1 for Canada Day. All staffed services – including circulation, reference desk,... Read More

July Hours

Wed. Jun. 29, 2022 8:00 AM
Beginning July 2, the library facility will be open Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Fridays 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM, and closed on... Read More

June 23 Library Closure

Fri. Jun. 17, 2022 8:00 AM
The library and archives will be closed 10AM-1PM on Thursday, June 23 for a professional development session. All staffed services –... Read More

ORCID Profiles Workshop

Fri. Jun. 17, 2022 8:00 AM
Research Starts Here Workshop: Author Profiles - ORCID and More! As research proliferates (even in our own careers!) it can be difficult to keep... Read More

Library Account Renewals

Tue. Jun. 7, 2022 11:30 AM
The Library reminds all faculty and staff to renew their Library accounts for uninterrupted access in the new academic year. Library accounts... Read More

May

Pride Reading List

Tue. May. 31, 2022 8:00 AM
Looking for books written by current and former University of Winnipeg 2SLGBTTQ+ faculty? The library has you covered! Click the links below to see... Read More

Victoria Day - Closed

Mon. May. 23, 2022 8:00 AM
The Library space is closed and all staffed services will be unavailable on Monday, May 23 for the Victoria Day holiday. Scheduled hours will... Read More

Network Outages May 6 - 8

Fri. May. 6, 2022 8:45 AM
Please note that there may be intermittent network outages May 6 - 8 due to a major hardware upgrade. Outages may last up to 30 minutes. During... Read More

Smart Lockers Unavailable May 6 – 8

Thu. May. 5, 2022 8:15 AM
The Smart Lockers will be unavailable starting Friday, May 6 at 5:00 PM due to the campus network and systems outage. Materials can be retrieved... Read More

April

Spring Term Hours

Thu. Apr. 28, 2022 8:00 AM
Starting May 2, the library will be extending in-person hours to Monday-Thursday 8:00AM-7:00PM, Friday 8:00AM-4:45PM, and Saturday 9:00AM-4:45PM.... Read More

Job Posting: Digital Infrastructure Librarian

Wed. Apr. 27, 2022 8:00 AM
We're inviting applications for the position of Digital Infrastructure Librarian. This is a continuing track (permanent) appointment... Read More

Good Friday Closure

Thu. Apr. 14, 2022 8:00 AM
The UWinnipeg Library and all staffed services will be closed on Friday, April 15 for the Good Friday holiday. Regular service will resume... Read More

Winter Storm Closure

Tue. Apr. 12, 2022 8:00 AM
Due to the winter storm advisory, the library facility will be closed for in-person services Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14. Remote... Read More

Course Reserves for Spring Classes

Mon. Apr. 11, 2022 8:10 AM
To ensure sufficient processing time, all course reserves should be submitted two weeks prior to the start of classes. Requests are processed on a... Read More

DUE DATE EXTENDED - Library Books Due April 22

Fri. Apr. 8, 2022 8:00 AM
Due to the winter storm advisory, the spring due date for all materials is being extended until Friday, April 22, 2022. Any returns made... Read More

April Hours

Fri. Apr. 1, 2022 8:00 AM
Starting April 4, the library will be extending in-person hours to Monday-Friday, 9:30AM - 4:45PM. Campus access continues to be limited to... Read More

March

Spring Course Reserves Open

Wed. Mar. 30, 2022 8:00 AM
Submissions for Spring course reserves are now open. Please place requests as early as possible to ensure your materials will be available to... Read More

Adopt, Don't Shop!

Wed. Mar. 2, 2022 8:00 AM
When: Wednesday, March 9, 12:30pm via Zoom Where: Zoom link will be sent to registered participants –... Read More

Library Renewal: A Virtual Tour

Wed. Mar. 2, 2022 8:00 AM
Explore Our Redesigned Library Space! Constructed in 1972, the Centennial Hall library facility has served the UWinnipeg community for almost 50... Read More

February

Library Closure - Louis Riel Day

Fri. Feb. 18, 2022 8:00 AM
Pickup and staffed services will be unavailable Monday, February 21, 2022, in observation of Louis Riel Day. Service will resume on Tuesday,... Read More

Fair Dealing Week 2022

Thu. Feb. 17, 2022 8:00 AM
To mark this year's Fair Dealing Week, February 21-25, the Copyright Office brings you a short & sweet video breaking down why you should... Read More

Library Reopening - Feb 28

Fri. Feb. 11, 2022 8:00 AM
Starting February 28th, the Library facility will reopen to UWinnipeg students, staff, and faculty; hours will be Monday-Friday, 10-4PM. Detailed... Read More

Getting Started? Try YouTube

Wed. Feb. 2, 2022 8:00 AM
Did you know the Library is on YouTube? Many of our videos are aimed at undergraduate students looking to learn more about using the library and... Read More

January

Renew Your Library Account for Borrowing & Interlibrary Loans

Fri. Jan. 28, 2022 9:30 AM
Faculty and staff who did not renew their Library accounts for the Fall term are encouraged to do so now by completing this short form. Accounts... Read More

Love Data Week 2022

Thu. Jan. 27, 2022 8:00 AM
Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, with the goal of raising awareness and building a community to engage on topics such as... Read More

Got your ID card?

Thu. Jan. 13, 2022 8:00 AM
A friendly reminder that a University of Winnipeg ID card is required to borrow materials from the Library. ID cards are also used for... Read More

Library Instruction For Winter 2022

Tue. Jan. 11, 2022 8:00 AM
To help acquaint students with the Library, as well as strategies for accessing and using scholarly information, course instructors may... Read More

Smartlocker Outage

Mon. Jan. 10, 2022 8:00 AM
The Library Smartlockers are currently offline and we are working as quickly as possible to restore service. Users will notice that the option to... Read More

2021

December

Library Returns over Winter Break

Thu. Dec. 23, 2021 11:00 AM
During the winter break, UWinnipeg Library materials may be returned through the book drop by the main entrance to Centennial Hall (east doors,... Read More

Update on Winter Services

Fri. Dec. 17, 2021 8:00 AM
Per the University’s announcement about winter online learning, the physical Library space will be closed from the start of the winter... Read More

Winter Break Closure

Fri. Dec. 17, 2021 8:00 AM
The Library will be closed for the Winter Break from 1:00 PM on December 23, 2021 through January 9th, 2022. Staffed services will resume at 9AM on... Read More

Library Hosted Websites Offline for Maintenance Wednesday 4pm

Wed. Dec. 15, 2021 8:00 AM
The following library hosted services and websites will be offline for system maintenance at 4pm on Wednesday December 15, 2021: WinnSpace digital... Read More

New ILL Request Form

Thu. Dec. 9, 2021 7:35 AM
The Library will release an updated interlibrary loan request form on Thursday, December 16. When requesting an item from another library, patrons... Read More

RESOLVED - Taylor & Francis eBooks - access issues

Tue. Dec. 7, 2021 12:30 PM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Taylor & Francis ebooks. We are aware of this issue, and it has been... Read More

November

Library Books due December 15

Mon. Nov. 29, 2021 12:25 PM
The Library reminds all borrowers that most materials are due back on December 15 and will not be automatically renewed. To check your due dates,... Read More

Placing ILL requests unavailable Thursday afternoon

Wed. Nov. 24, 2021 4:00 PM
Placing interlibrary loans requests online will be unavailable the afternoon of Thursday November 25th, 2021 from 1pm to... Read More

Odesi- access issues- RESOLVED

Tue. Nov. 23, 2021 4:00 PM
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues with accessing Odesi website/database content. We apologize for any inconvenience this... Read More

Hiring: Evening Supervisor and Weekend Supervisor

Wed. Nov. 17, 2021 10:15 AM
The University of Winnipeg Library invites applications for the position of Evening Supervisor as well as the position of Weekend Supervisor. Visit... Read More

Hiring: Research Data Management Librarian, Term

Fri. Nov. 12, 2021 11:00 AM
The University of Winnipeg Library invites applications for the position of Research Data Management Librarian. This is a 12-month term... Read More

Remembrance Day Closure

Tue. Nov. 9, 2021 8:00 AM
The UWinnipeg Library and all services will be closed on Thursday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. Regular services will resume on Friday,... Read More

October

Winter Course Reserves Now Open

Fri. Oct. 29, 2021 1:40 PM
Submissions for Winter course reserves are now open. To ensure materials are available to students on time, requests must be received no later than... Read More

Off-Campus Access to Wiley Online Library- RESOLVED

Tue. Oct. 26, 2021 8:00 AM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Wiley Online Library. We are aware of the problem and are working on a... Read More

Open Access Week 2021

Mon. Oct. 25, 2021 8:00 AM
The theme of this year's Open Access Week is "Building Structural Equity". The UWinnipeg Library Research Support team will be... Read More

Placing ILL requests unavailable Saturday morning

Fri. Oct. 22, 2021 7:50 PM
Placing interlibrary loans requests online will be unavailable the morning of Saturday October 23rd from 9am to noon. This page... Read More

Thanksgiving Closure

Fri. Oct. 8, 2021 8:00 AM
The UWinnipeg Library and related services will be closed on Monday, October 11 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal services will resume on... Read More

September

Truth & Reconciliation Day - Library Closed

Tue. Sep. 28, 2021 8:00 AM
The UWinnipeg Library and all services will be closed on Thursday, September 30 in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which... Read More

InterLibrary Loan Disruption - RESOLVED

Wed. Sep. 22, 2021 8:00 AM
We are currently experiencing an issue with the Interlibrary Loan system whereby users may encounter problems placing requests both through the... Read More

Kanopy off-campus access issue- RESOLVED

Thu. Sep. 16, 2021 8:00 AM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Kanopy website/database content. We are aware of this issue, and it has... Read More

Sept 11 Systems Maintenance

Fri. Sep. 10, 2021 8:00 AM
The Library catalogue and associated resources will undergo planned systems maintenance on Saturday, September 11; access to some Library resources... Read More

RDM Webinar Series: Indigenous Sovereignty in Action

Thu. Sep. 9, 2021 8:00 AM
This webinar series, hosted by Kishaadigeh, (The Manitoba Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research) brings together expert... Read More

RESOLVED - ScienceDirect Outage

Fri. Sep. 3, 2021 8:00 AM
We are currently experiencing access issues with Elsevier's ScienceDirect. The vendor is aware of the problem and working to resolve the... Read More

Update Your Barcode!

Fri. Sep. 3, 2021 8:00 AM
If you are a UWinnipeg faculty or staff member who has received a new or replacement ID card this fall, please email the new barcode found on the... Read More

August

Workshop Series: RDM for Creative Arts and Humanities

Tue. Aug. 24, 2021 1:40 PM
Is your research focused on artistic or creative practices, anthropology, history, historic or cultural geography, languages, linguistics,... Read More

Print ILL Returning August 23

Mon. Aug. 23, 2021 11:50 AM
The Library has resumed processing requests for physical items through interlibrary loan as of August 23, 2021. Please note that many institutions... Read More

Library Reopening Information

Mon. Aug. 23, 2021 11:45 AM
On September 1st the Library will resume in-person services for UWinnipeg faculty and staff; service will be extended to students when... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - Library Proxy

Tue. Aug. 17, 2021 7:30 AM
The Library Proxy Server will be performing scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, August 18, at 9:30 a.m.During this time, users may experience... Read More

Library Items Due August 31

Mon. Aug. 16, 2021 12:35 PM
Please note that the Library is no longer automatically renewing borrowed materials. Patrons are responsible for returning or renewing their... Read More

Library to Eliminate Late Fees

Mon. Aug. 9, 2021 7:00 AM
On September 1, 2021 the Library will switch to a term-based loan system, eliminating late fines for all loans except recalls and print reserves.... Read More

Fall & Fall/Winter Course Reserves

Mon. Aug. 9, 2021 6:55 AM
Course reserve requests must be received no later than August 15 to guarantee availability by the start of the Fall semester on September 7.... Read More

Library Closure - Terry Fox Day

Sun. Aug. 1, 2021 2:10 PM
Pickup and staffed services will be unavailable Monday, August 2, 2021 as campus is closed for the Terry Fox Day holiday. Service will resume on... Read More

July

Library Instruction for Fall 2021

Wed. Jul. 28, 2021 1:15 PM
To help acquaint students with the campus Library, as well as strategies for accessing and using scholarly information, course instructors may wish... Read More

Upcoming Library Catalogue Update

Mon. Jul. 26, 2021 9:50 AM
On August 3rd the Library catalogue will get a new look and additional features. This will provide clearer display of item availability and access... Read More

Free & Low Cost Course Texts

Tue. Jul. 20, 2021 10:00 AM
Are you looking for ways to make your course texts more accessible to students? Offering free or low-cost texts can greatly increase... Read More

Faculty & Staff Library Account Renewals

Tue. Jul. 20, 2021 8:00 AM
Please note that faculty and staff library accounts are set to expire on August 31 of each year; library staff normally manage account renewals in... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - ProQuest

Mon. Jul. 19, 2021 8:00 AM
ProQuest will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Saturday, July 24, 2021 starting at 9:00 p.m. until Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 7:00... Read More

Fall & Fall/Winter Course Reserves Now Open

Mon. Jul. 12, 2021 8:00 AM
Submissions for Fall and Fall/Winter course reserves are now open. To ensure materials are available to students on time, requests must be received... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - Taylor and Francis

Thu. Jul. 8, 2021 8:00 AM
Due to scheduled site maintenance, some functionality on Taylor & Francis online will be unavailable on Monday, July 12, 2021 between 12: 00... Read More

June

Library Closure - Canada Day

Wed. Jun. 30, 2021 9:45 AM
Pickup and staffed services will be unavailable Wednesday, July 1, 2021 as campus is closed for the Canada Day holiday. Service will resume on... Read More

Ovid Visible Body Maintenance

Tue. Jun. 29, 2021 8:00 AM
Ovid Visible Body will be undergoing some upgrades on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. The down time is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - ProQuest

Mon. Jun. 21, 2021 8:06 AM
ProQuest will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. As a... Read More

Network Outage Reminder

Fri. Jun. 18, 2021 8:00 AM
The following library services will be unavailable due to planned system maintenance from 8pm Friday, June 18 until the morning of Monday, June... Read More

Smart Lockers Unavailable on Friday

Tue. Jun. 15, 2021 10:05 AM
There is a planned campus network outage beginning Friday, June 18, 2021at 4:30 p.m. It is expected to last until approximately 9:00... Read More

Course Reserves Unavailable Wednesday, June 23

Mon. Jun. 14, 2021 1:15 PM
The Ares Course Reserves System will be unavailable from 7:00 – 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 23 to accommodate an important software... Read More

Criterion on Demand Additional Maintenance

Thu. Jun. 10, 2021 5:45 PM
The Criterion on Demand database will be performing an additional scheduled maintenance on Monday, June 14, 2021 from... Read More

Research Data Management Survey for Academic Staff

Thu. Jun. 10, 2021 9:30 AM
With the release of the Tri-Agency RDM Policy comes new requirements of researchers around the planning and sharing of research data. In... Read More

Indigenous History Spotlight

Tue. Jun. 8, 2021 9:00 AM
June is Indigenous History Month, and in putting together our digital book feature, we cannot ignore the discovery at the former site of... Read More

Spring & Summer Course Reserves Deadline

Thu. Jun. 3, 2021 10:25 AM
To ensure course reserves are available to students on time, all materials for Spring and Summer courses should be submitted at least two weeks... Read More

Criterion on Demand Maintenance

Tue. Jun. 1, 2021 10:45 AM
The Criterion on Demand database will be performing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m,... Read More

May

Library Closure - Victoria Day

Fri. May. 21, 2021 10:45 AM
Library services will be closed on Monday, May 24. Services will resume on Tuesday, May 25. Read More

Research Data Management Week

Tue. May. 18, 2021 10:30 AM
Join us June 7–11 for RDM Week! With the release of the Tri-Agency RDM Policy comes new requirements for researchers around the... Read More

Course Reserves Maintenance

Tue. May. 18, 2021 10:25 AM
The Ares Course Reserves System will undergo scheduled maintenance from 8:00 – 11:00 PM on Tuesday, May 25. During this time period,... Read More

Provincial Restriction Notice

Mon. May. 10, 2021 10:45 AM
Library services remain unaffected by the most recent changes to provincial COVID-19 restrictions. Pickup Service and Scan On... Read More

Spring Course Reserves Deadline

Thu. May. 6, 2021 10:45 AM
To ensure course reserves are available to students on time, all materials for Spring courses should be submitted at least two weeks before the... Read More

Launch of “Copyright at the University.”

Mon. May. 3, 2021 10:45 AM
We're pleased to announce the launch of a new educational video about copyright in Nexus. Produced by Media Services and the... Read More

April

Weekly Update - April 28

Wed. Apr. 28, 2021 10:20 AM
Upcoming EBSCO platform disruption During the week of May 5 - 12, 2021, key pieces of the Library’s EBSCO... Read More

Weekly Update - April 21

Wed. Apr. 21, 2021 10:45 AM
Library Item Renewals Library materials currently checked out to patrons will be automatically renewed this week ahead of the April 30 due date,... Read More

Weekly update - April 14

Wed. Apr. 14, 2021 10:45 AM
New Off-Campus Library Access page Now that all the issues are fixed, the Library has a redesigned Off-Campus Library Access page! This replaces... Read More

Off-Campus Access Error (resolved)

Tue. Apr. 13, 2021 10:45 AM
Resolved morning of 2021-04-14 We are currently experiencing an issue with our new "Off-Campus Library Access" proxy login page. Library... Read More

Weekly update - April 7

Wed. Apr. 7, 2021 10:45 AM
Spring Course Reserves Deadline To ensure course reserves are available to students on time, all materials for Spring courses should be submitted... Read More

March

Weekly update - March 31

Wed. Mar. 31, 2021 10:25 AM
Library Closure – Good Friday The Library will be (virtually) closed this Friday, April 2. Services will resume on Monday, April 5,... Read More

Understanding the Tri-Agency RDM Policy

Thu. Mar. 25, 2021 10:15 AM
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences... Read More

Weekly Update: March 24

Wed. Mar. 24, 2021 10:45 AM
Requesting borrowed material Automatic recalls continue to be disabled as the library cannot safely require and/or guarantee the return of material... Read More

Indigenous Engagement Librarian Candidate Presentations

Fri. Mar. 19, 2021 10:45 AM
The Library extends an invitation to attend public presentations by candidates for the position of Indigenous Engagement Librarian. Presentations... Read More

Weekly Update: March 17

Wed. Mar. 17, 2021 10:45 AM
Big Red's Down Time The Smart lockers will be out of service on Friday, March 19 between 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m – make sure to... Read More

Weekly Update: March 10

Wed. Mar. 10, 2021 10:00 AM
Big Red’s Hours While the Library Smart Locker is accessible 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. from Sunday to Saturday, staff are only... Read More

Weekly Update: March 3

Wed. Mar. 3, 2021 10:45 AM
Issues With Nexus Course Reserves? Course instructors who are experiencing difficulty with the course reserves system (Ares) inside of Nexus should... Read More

February

#FairDealingWeek Bootcamp

Fri. Feb. 19, 2021 10:45 AM
Want to be more confident about copyright? This week is Fair Dealing Week, and the UWinnipeg Library invites members of the community to take part... Read More

Dan's Discovery Dives #4

Thu. Feb. 18, 2021 12:00 AM
Each month, our Collections Assistant Daniel Mathen explores a UWinnipeg collections story that is noteworthy, unique, or obscure. A full... Read More

Criterion website/database - access issues - RESOLVED

Tue. Feb. 9, 2021 10:45 AM
UPDATE: This issue has been resolved. The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Criterion... Read More

Trial eResource - Ethnologue: languages of the world

Mon. Feb. 8, 2021 10:45 AM
There is currently a trial going on for Ethnologue: languages of the world Ethnologue: languages of the world is an encyclopedic... Read More

SciFinder-n Upgrade

Sun. Feb. 7, 2021 10:45 AM
As part of our SciFinder annual renewal, the Library has upgraded Scifinder-n. All users can access SciFinder-n in the Database list here:... Read More

Early Career Researcher Day

Thu. Feb. 4, 2021 10:45 AM
Event Program: docs/ecrd2021program.pdf Location: Virtual (Zoom) Date &... Read More

Black History Spotlight

Thu. Feb. 4, 2021 12:00 AM
February is usually the time when we would present a selection of Black History titles on our display shelf in the Library. To help... Read More

January

Scheduled Maintenance - ProQuest

Fri. Jan. 29, 2021 10:45 AM
ProQuest will be performing a scheduled maintenance on Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 3:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We apologize for any... Read More

Springer/Nature - access issues - RESOLVED

Fri. Jan. 22, 2021 10:45 AM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Springer/Nature content. We are aware of this issue, and it has been... Read More

Course Reserves Maintenance

Mon. Jan. 18, 2021 12:00 AM
The Ares Course Reserves System will be unavailable from 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 20 and from 8:00 PM... Read More

New Copyright & Scholarly Communications Librarian

Mon. Jan. 18, 2021 12:00 AM
The UWinnipeg Library is pleased to welcome Heather Saunders to the Library team. Heather will be filling the role of Copyright and Scholarly... Read More

Borrowing requirements - University ID

Sun. Jan. 17, 2021 10:45 AM
A University of Winnipeg ID card is required to borrow materials from the library. Due to current COVID 19 restrictions, an updated... Read More

Library Chat Offline - RESOLVED

Fri. Jan. 15, 2021 12:00 AM
UPDATE: This issue has been resolved. Please be advised that we are experiencing technical difficulties with the Library's online... Read More

2020

December

University Library - Holiday Break

Wed. Dec. 23, 2020 10:45 AM
The Library will be virtually closed for holiday break from December 24, 2020 through January 4, 2021. We will be back online on January... Read More

Library Hosted Websites offline Tuesday Evening

Tue. Dec. 22, 2020 11:00 AM
The following library hosted websites will be offline for system maintenance between 6 and 8pm on Tuesday December 22, 2020: Winnspace OJS... Read More

Reserves Down for Maintenance

Thu. Dec. 17, 2020 10:45 PM
The Ares Course Reserves System will be down for maintenance from 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM on Friday, December 18. Please contact reserve@uwinnipeg.ca if... Read More

Wiley Online Library - access issues - UPDATED

Thu. Dec. 17, 2020 10:45 AM
UPDATE - This issue has been resolved. The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Wiley Online Library. We are... Read More

Pickup Service and Scan on Demand Suspended for Winter Break

Sun. Dec. 13, 2020 10:45 AM
To ensure all requests are processed before the winter break, the Library’s Pickup and Scan on Demand services will not be... Read More

Dan's Discovery Dives #3

Thu. Dec. 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Each month, our Collections Assistant Daniel Mathen explores a UWinnipeg collections story that is noteworthy, unique, or obscure. A full... Read More

November

Library Book Renewals

Mon. Nov. 30, 2020 10:45 AM
All UWinnipeg and IUS materials currently checked out with a due date of December 18, 2020 will be automatically renewed the week of December 14.... Read More

Wii Chiiwaakanak Virtual Toy Drive

Tue. Nov. 24, 2020 12:00 AM
Help a family celebrate the holiday season. Donate toys by dropping them off at the toy box next to the campus security office. Donations are... Read More

The Procrastinator's Handbook

Fri. Nov. 13, 2020 12:00 AM
Near the end of the 2015 film The Martian, Matt Damon addresses a group of astronaut trainees, discussing how he escaped from Mars: “You... Read More

Provincial Lockdown & Remembrance Day

Tue. Nov. 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Library services remain unchanged as a result of the escalation in the COVID-19 alert status and resulting provincial lockdown. Please visit... Read More

Service Disruption - UPDATED

Mon. Nov. 9, 2020 12:00 AM
UPDATE - This issue has been resolved.Please be advised that we are experiencing technical difficulty with certain library systems. This may affect... Read More

Scan on Demand Now Available

Sun. Nov. 8, 2020 10:45 AM
The Library is pleased to announce a Scan on Demand service, allowing students, staff, and faculty to request PDF excerpts from items in the print... Read More

Lexis Advance Quicklaw - access issues

Wed. Nov. 4, 2020 10:45 AM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Lexis Advance Quicklaw. We are aware of this issue, and it has been... Read More

Dan's Discovery Dives #2

Mon. Nov. 2, 2020 12:00 AM
Each month, our Collections Assistant Daniel Mathen explores a UWinnipeg collections story that is noteworthy, unique, or obscure. A full... Read More

October

Winter Course Reserves Deadline

Thu. Oct. 29, 2020 10:45 AM
To ensure materials are available for the first day of classes, all course reserves for the winter term must be submitted by December 13, 2020.... Read More

Service Disruption - Library Catalogue System (Resolved)

Thu. Oct. 1, 2020 10:45 AM
**This issue has now been resolved.** Please be advised that we are experiencing technical difficulties with the Library's catalogue system.... Read More

September

Library Pickup Service for Students

Fri. Sep. 25, 2020 10:45 AM
Undergraduate and Collegiate students will be able to request print books beginning Thursday, October 1st. The process for requesting and picking... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - OVID

Thu. Sep. 24, 2020 10:45 AM
Scheduled maintenance for OVID is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 9 am CST. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and... Read More

EBSCOhost ebooks access issues (resolved)

Fri. Sep. 18, 2020 10:45 AM
We will be performing some tests and changes on our EBSCOhost ebooks that will disrupt access on Monday, September 21. Access will be... Read More

Trial eResource - Curio.ca

Fri. Sep. 18, 2020 10:45 AM
There is currently a trial going on for Curio.ca. Curio.ca provides streaming video and audio from CBC and Radio-Canada as well as the... Read More

Trial eResource - New Play Exchange (NPX)

Fri. Sep. 18, 2020 10:45 AM
There is currently a trial going on for New Play Exchange (NPX) New Play Exchange (NPX) is the world's largest digital library of scripts by... Read More

Trial eResource - OntheBoards.tv

Fri. Sep. 18, 2020 10:45 AM
There is currently a trial going on for OntheBoards.tv. OntheBoards.tv is portal for viewing full-length, high-quality performance films.... Read More

EBSCO access issues (resolved)

Wed. Sep. 16, 2020 10:20 AM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing EBSCOhost Platform [EBSCOhost]. We are aware of this issue, and it has... Read More

#ScholarStrike Resources

Wed. Sep. 9, 2020 12:00 AM
Originating in the U.S., Scholar Strike Canada is a nationwide coordination of labour action, teach-in opportunities, and social... Read More

August

Loans Extended Until Dec 18

Wed. Aug. 26, 2020 12:00 AM
The Library will be extending all loans due on or after March 1, 2020 until December 18, 2020; borrowers with a due date of September 15 do not... Read More

Ares Maintenance

Mon. Aug. 24, 2020 10:45 AM
The Ares Course Reserves System, used to manage course readings in the ReserveReadings tab of Nexus, will be undergoing routine maintenance on the... Read More

Library Instruction Online

Tue. Aug. 18, 2020 10:45 AM
The library continues to offer library instruction workshops to courses during the campus closure. These workshops can... Read More

Library Pickup Service

Tue. Aug. 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Last Update: August 11, 2020 Though the facility will remain closed throughout the remainder of 2020, the Library is preparing a pickup... Read More

July

Fall Service Update

Thu. Jul. 16, 2020 12:00 AM
IMPORTANT LIBRARY SERVICE CHANGES FOR FALL 2020 The Library facility will remain closed during the fall term while we deliver the majority of our... Read More

June

ProQuest Disruptions (resolved)

Mon. Jun. 29, 2020 12:00 AM
Please be advised that we are currently experiencing slow and disrupted service with various ProQuest ebook resources. Certain outages may continue... Read More

EBSCO access issues (resolved)

Tue. Jun. 23, 2020 10:45 AM
The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing EBSCOhost Platform [EBSCOhost]. We are aware of this issue, and it has... Read More

Webinar: Beyond the Impact Factor

Thu. Jun. 18, 2020 12:00 AM
Beyond the Impact Factor: Ways to Describe Research for Tenure & Promotion Looking for ways to disseminate the impact of your research that... Read More

Indigenous Studies Spotlight

Mon. Jun. 15, 2020 12:00 AM
June is Indigenous History Month; a time when our book feature shelf would normally be filled with a range of Indigenous Studies research and... Read More

Research Data Security at UWinnipeg

Mon. Jun. 1, 2020 10:45 AM
Want to learn more about how to protect your research data? Check out our *new* Research Data Security FAQ, a... Read More

May

The Living Room Library

Thu. May. 21, 2020 12:00 AM
Your digital hub for COVID-19 Library stuff. The Library has established a new portal to help current UWinnipeg students, faculty, and staff... Read More

OER Workshop: Adopt, Don't Shop!

Wed. May. 20, 2020 12:00 AM
Using Open Educational Resources in Your Classroom When: Thursday, May 28, 1PM Where: Via Zoom (link to be sent to registrants) RSVP:... Read More

April

Library Access for Sessional Instructors

Mon. Apr. 27, 2020 10:45 AM
Sessional instructors who don’t currently have active credentials to remote library resources, should contact their department assistant.... Read More

Library Instruction Online

Mon. Apr. 27, 2020 10:45 AM
The library continues to offer library instruction workshops to courses during the campus closure. These workshops can... Read More

Technical Issues with "Get Access" Button

Mon. Apr. 20, 2020 12:00 AM
The Library is addressing several issues with the "Get Access" button on a number of platforms. There may be intermittent outages over... Read More

Introduction to Nexus: Learning Management System Basics, Copyright, and Course Reserves

Fri. Apr. 17, 2020 10:45 AM
Nexus Support and Library/Copyright Services invite Faculty, Instructors and other course content creators to a live, online demonstration and... Read More

InterLibrary Loan Reminder

Thu. Apr. 16, 2020 10:45 AM
Faculty members and students who currently have ILL items in their possesion DO NOT need to return them while the library is closed; due dates have... Read More

Kanopy Moving to a Mediated Service

Thu. Apr. 9, 2020 10:45 AM
A date has now been set a date to move Kanopy to a mediated service - Monday, April 13th. After the current Kanopy fund... Read More

Syllabus Service and Course Reserves

Wed. Apr. 8, 2020 9:00 AM
SYLLABUS SERVICE & COURSE RESERVES Although the library is currently closed, staff are working from home to continue supporting electronic... Read More

Copyright Considerations for Off Campus Teaching

Wed. Apr. 8, 2020 12:00 AM
There are a number of provisions in the Copyright Act the enable teaching and learning without undue restrictions, including online teaching. In... Read More

Open Education Textbooks and Resources

Wed. Apr. 8, 2020 12:00 AM
Do you know about the variety of free or low-cost options for providing students accessible study materials for courses? In addition to the... Read More

March

Status of Library Services

Tue. Mar. 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Last Update: March 16, 2021 The physical library facility is closed and all in-person library services have been moved to alternate delivery.... Read More

Library Service Update - March 16, 2020

Mon. Mar. 16, 2020 12:00 AM
All in-person library services have been suspended. The library facility is closed and staff are providing remote services wherever... Read More

Library COVID-19 Information

Fri. Mar. 13, 2020 12:00 AM
The library facility will be closed as of March 13, 2020 at 5pm, and will remain closed as long as in-person classes are canceled.... Read More

Library Launches Research Data Management Program

Wed. Mar. 11, 2020 12:00 AM
We are pleased to share that Jaime Orr will spearhead the role of Research Data Management Librarian at the UWinnipeg Library. Jaime has... Read More

January

Kanopy Subscription Changes

Thu. Jan. 30, 2020 12:00 AM
The Library will be changing video activation for the Kanopy streaming video platform this spring. Currently, Kanopy video leases are automatically... Read More

Early Career Researcher Day

Tue. Jan. 28, 2020 12:00 AM
Convocation Hall, University of WinnipegFebruary 27, 2020; 9AM-3PM Early Career Researcher Day, jointly offered by the University... Read More

Ares Login issues (resolved, password reset may be required)

Mon. Jan. 27, 2020 4:00 PM
On the afternoon and evening of Monday January 27, login attempts to the library's course reserve system, Ares resulted in an error "your... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - RefWorks

Mon. Jan. 27, 2020 9:00 AM
In order for RefWorks to have better security and scalability the RefWorks data center will be moving to a new server on February 8,... Read More

New Accessible Quiet Room

Mon. Jan. 27, 2020 12:00 AM
The library has introduced a pilot project with the aim of providing quiet study space for students who are unable to access the quiet areas on the... Read More

NEXUS OUTAGE ON FEBRUARY 16 & 17

Thu. Feb. 14, 2019 10:45 AM
Please be advised that Nexus will be unavailable from 10:00 pm on Saturday, February 16 to 8:00 am on Sunday, February 17, to accommodate system... Read More

2019

December

Returning Items over Winter Break

Thu. Dec. 19, 2019 10:25 AM
During the winter break, both UWinnipeg Library and Interlibrary Loan materials may be returned through the book drop by the main entrance to... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - RefWorks

Mon. Dec. 16, 2019 9:00 AM
To allow RefWorks to more fully leverage the security, scalability, and support of the Ex Libris Cloud infrastructure, they are moving the... Read More

Holiday Service Hours

Mon. Dec. 9, 2019 12:00 AM
The library Reference Desk and Chat services will close for the holiday break on Wednesday December 18th at 12PM noon. Assistance will still be... Read More

November

Workshop: Intro to Copyright & Course Reserves

Wed. Nov. 27, 2019 9:40 AM
Faculty and instructors who share course readings through Nexus are invited to this hands-on session about copyright and the Ares Course Reserves... Read More

Late in the Library!

Tue. Nov. 26, 2019 12:00 AM
We’re staying up Late in the Library! Join us for extended library hours Monday-Thursday during the weeks of December 4-18. UWSA... Read More

Event: Celebrating Indigenous Languages

Fri. Nov. 15, 2019 12:00 AM
A feast, lecture, and closing event for the UN Year of Indigenous Languages! Food and beverages provided – all are welcome! Over... Read More

Student Team 2019-2020

Tue. Nov. 5, 2019 12:00 AM
Each year, the library hires a number of student assistants employed in the circulation services department. On Saturday, the new members... Read More

October

Intermittent Service Disruptions Overnight

Wed. Oct. 30, 2019 11:35 AM
The library's online circulation service will be undergoing routine maintenance at the following times: 3 November between 12:00 AM and 4:30... Read More

New eResources - Primary Search, Middle Search, and MasterFILE Reference

Thu. Oct. 24, 2019 12:00 PM
The University of Winnipeg Library is pleased to announce three new eResources: Primary Search, Middle Search, and MasterFILE Reference. These are... Read More

Syllabus Service Reminder

Wed. Oct. 16, 2019 11:50 AM
Faculty and instructors are encouraged to save time by using the Syllabus Service, a fast and easy way to have all of your assigned readings... Read More

Indigenous Comics Geek Out

Wed. Oct. 16, 2019 12:00 AM
Snacks, comics, and games! Gather your party and venture into the stacks to explore Indigenous media in the Library. UWinnipeg Library is working... Read More

The Library Catalogue (Discovery) Now Retains Filter Selections

Fri. Oct. 11, 2019 12:00 AM
The library catalogue (Discovery) will now retain your search filter selections for subsequent searches, as the default. If you encounter any... Read More

Archives Construction Noise

Wed. Oct. 2, 2019 12:00 AM
Please be aware that work crews are currently performing maintenance in the Archives through Monday, October 7th. Work may be periodic or... Read More

September

Some library websites, including link resolver for ILL offline (resolved)

Mon. Sep. 30, 2019 10:45 AM
Please be advised that as of noon, September 30, 2019, some library hosted websites are currently offline: They are: Our in-house link resolver... Read More

Beware of phishing campaigns targeting library patrons

Mon. Sep. 23, 2019 4:00 PM
We have been made aware that UW Library patrons may be targeted by phishing emails. (fake emails designed to steal passwords). We encourage you to... Read More

New eResource - Visible Body: Human Anatomy Atlas

Mon. Sep. 23, 2019 9:00 AM
The University of Winnipeg Library is pleased to announce a new interactive resource Visible Body: Human Anatomy Atlas. Visible Body:... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - ProQuest eBook Central

Fri. Sep. 20, 2019 9:00 AM
To ensure our ebook platforms remain updated and secure, ProQuest will be performing maintenance on Ebook Central on Saturday October, 19th from 11... Read More

Multiple Library Hosted Websites offline Sept 14 (resolved)

Sat. Sep. 14, 2019 7:45 AM
Please be advised that multiple library hosted websites are offline for an extended period due to an unexpected equipment outage. These... Read More

August

Copyright Drop-In Sessions

Mon. Aug. 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Have questions about using copyrighted materials for your teaching? Drop in and talk to Brianne Selman, the Copyright Librarian! When: Tuesday... Read More

Borrowing Requirements

Mon. Aug. 19, 2019 1:45 PM
Starting September 1, all library users must present their university ID Card or Special Borrower Card to borrow materials from the library. This... Read More

eReserves Unavailable Tuesday Evening

Thu. Aug. 1, 2019 4:15 PM
The Ares Course Reserves System will be temporarily unavailable due to a database migration on Tuesday, August 6 from approximately 5:00... Read More

New eResource - Criterion on Demand

Thu. Aug. 1, 2019 12:00 PM
The University of Winnipeg Library is pleased to announce a new streaming video resource Criterion on Demand. Criterion on Demand is a... Read More

Changes Coming to Kanopy

Thu. Aug. 1, 2019 11:00 AM
The Library’s Kanopy holdings will change over the next month as collections that are in some part available on another service are... Read More

July

eResource Platform Change - MLA

Fri. Jul. 19, 2019 12:00 PM
Our subscription to the MLA International Bibliography will be moving from the ProQuest platform to the EBSCOhost platform as of August 1st 2019.... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - ProQuest eBook Central

Fri. Jul. 19, 2019 11:00 AM
To ensure our ebook platforms remain updated and secure, ProQuest will be performing maintenance on Ebook Central on Saturday July, 20th from 11 am... Read More

Reserves System Temporarily Unavailable

Wed. Jul. 3, 2019 1:35 PM
The Ares Course Reserves System will be temporarily unavailable as it undergoes maintenance on the following dates: Friday, July... Read More

June

Ares Reserves System Undergoing Maintenance

Tue. Jun. 11, 2019 9:46 AM
The Ares Course Reserves System will be temporarily unavailable as it undergoes maintenance on the following dates: Friday, June 14th... Read More

May

Some library hosted websites offline late afternoon Fri May 24

Fri. May. 24, 2019 10:45 AM
Please be advised that the following library hosted websites will be unavailable between 4:00pm and 5:30pm on Friday May 24, 2019 for system... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - Taylor & Francis Online

Tue. May. 21, 2019 11:00 AM
Due to scheduled site maintenance, some functionality on Taylor & Francis Online will be unavailable on Wednesday May 22 between 12:30 am... Read More

Library hosted websites unavailable late afternoon Fri May 17th

Thu. Feb. 14, 2019 10:45 AM
Please be advised that the following library hosted websites will be unavailable between 3:30pm and 5:30pm on Friday May 17, 2019 for system... Read More

April

Library Closed Friday, May 3

Wed. Apr. 24, 2019 9:53 AM
The library will be closed on Friday, May 3 to accommodate training for staff. The “Ask Us Anything!” chat feature will also be... Read More

Scheduled Maintenance - ProQuest eBook Central

Mon. Apr. 8, 2019 11:00 AM
To ensure our ebook platforms remain updated and secure, ProQuest will be performing maintenance on Ebook Central on Saturday April, 20th from 11... Read More

March

Resolved: Access Issues - eBook Central [ProQuest]

Thu. Mar. 21, 2019 11:00 AM
This issue has now be resolved. Thank you for your patience. The University of Winnipeg is currently experiencing issues with accessing Ebook... Read More

Trial eResource - Criterion-on-Demand

Fri. Mar. 15, 2019 1:00 PM
There is currently a trial going on for Criterion-on-Demand. Criterion-on-Demand is a feature film platform that provides easy access to... Read More

RefWorks Legacy Platform to be Decommissioned

Fri. Mar. 15, 2019 12:00 AM
We will be decommissioning the RefWorks Legacy Platform on June 30, 2019. If you have not done so yet, please create an account on the new ProQuest... Read More

February

Some library hosted websites briefly offline Thursday afternoon

Thu. Feb. 21, 2019 9:00 AM
Please be advised that the following library hosted websites will experience brief interruptions between 2pm and 3pm on Thursday February 21,... Read More