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Library Matters: Six Students Honoured at the 2026 Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:39:56 -0400

Version française à venir On Thursday, May 7, 2026, students, library staff, and members of the Friends of the 91ɬ�� Libraries came together to celebrate the recipients of the second annual Friends of the Libraries Student Library Awards. The ceremony brought together parents, family members, …

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Library Matters: Sneak Peek: The new eScholarship@91ɬ�� is almost here!

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:31:39 -0400

by Awais Mehmood Khalid, Programmer Analyst As we move closer to the June 1 launch of the new eScholarship@91ɬ�� on the Scholaris platform, we’re excited to share an early look at what’s coming. This sneak peek highlights a few of …

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Library Matters: Celebrating the 2026 Winners of the 91ɬ�� Libraries Excellence Awards

Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:48 -0400

Each year, the 91ɬ�� Library Excellence Awards recognize colleagues who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity, leadership, and service. These awards highlight individuals whose everyday work strengthens our community and advances the mission of the Libraries. Please join us as we honour …

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Library Matters: Megan Chellew appointed Associate Dean of Collection Services

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:28:28 -0400

The 91ɬ�� Libraries are pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Chellew as Associate Dean of Collection Services. Megan has been serving in this role on an interim basis since April 2024. Megan joined the Libraries in 2006 as …

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Library Matters: Call for Book Chapter Proposals: History of the 91ɬ�� Libraries

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:50:05 -0400

In preparation for the 200th anniversary of 91ɬ�� Libraries in 2029, the Editors invite proposals for original book chapters and short focus texts exploring the history of the Libraries. This edited volume will highlight new research and fresh perspectives on how 91ɬ��’s …

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Library Matters: Treasures on display: the Golden Ink exhibit in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:19 -0400

La version française suit By Anaïs Salamon, Head Librarian, Islamic Studies Library and Mary Hague-Yearl, Molina Family Head Librarian and Osler Librarian, Osler Library of the History of Medicine On the last day of September 2025, two Osler Library manuscripts …

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The Turret: Celebrating Indigenous Nurses Day

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:45:53 -0400

April 10th marks the annual celebration of Indigenous Nurses Day in Canada, a day to recognize and honour the many remarkable contributions of Inuit, First Nations and Métis nurses across the Canadian healthcare system. This day specifically honours the memory … Continue reading →

Library Matters: Rediscovering Montreal with Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:05:47 -0400

Gabor Szilasi’s photos speak for themselves. You will likely hear their message for yourself if you pay a visit to Hinge Points; Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle. There are bilingual guided tours of the exhibition available on April 16th and May …

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The Turret: Our Power, Our Planet.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:40:42 -0400

Since its inception on April 22, 1970, Earth Day has evolved into a worldwide annual celebration. The 2026 theme, Our Power, Our Planet reflects a fundamental truth that environmental stewardship “…is sustained by the daily decisions of communities, educators, workers, … Continue reading →

Library Matters: Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:38:31 -0400

by Sofie Tsatas, Senior Reference Assistant & Cataloguing Editor, Marvin Duchow Music Library Introduction Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) is a day to celebrate the lives of transgender, Two-Spirit, gender nonconforming, and non-binary people while also acknowledging the systemic and disproportionate discrimination that these communities face. Founder Rachel Crandall-Crocker, a psychotherapist and the …

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