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....
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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April
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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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#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...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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