September 27 is World Tourism Day! In honour of this year’s theme, “Linking Cultures,” we’ve created a display in the glass case near the Reference Desk. The display highlights some of the items in our collection relating to cultural tourism.
For more information about World Tourism Day, check the official website of the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Stop by and check out the display!
To support Ryerson Sustainability initiatives, double-sided printing is now the default setting on all black and white self-serve laser printers in the Library.
If you want to switch to single-sided printing, you will need to make this change in the program (Word, Adobe, etc.) that you are using on your computer. Computing and Communication Services has a tutorial web page which shows you how to switch to single-sided printing in the most frequently used software packages available on the Library and CCS Lab computers.
The cost for double-sided printing is still 10 cents per printed side. Watch for a price drop this September.
In preparation of the upcoming conference hosted by Ryerson about Chinese counter culture in Canada and beyond, check out the display in the case on the second floor near the Reference Desk!
The display includes items from the library collection about Chinese culture, as well as literature and personal artifacts. For more information about Chinese culture in Canada and beyond, have a look at some of these items in our collection.
The Counter Cultures: The Space and Place of the Chinese Shop conference, hosted by Toronto Metropolitan University, will run from July 24-26. It includes a roundtable event, photography exhibits, film screenings, and various panels. Ryerson scholars will be among the panelists at the conference. For more information about the conference, including registration information and a full list of events, see the conference website.
Lazy summer days got you down? Check out the library’s Popular Reading section to find your next great summer read!
Located on the second floor across from the Reference Desk, the Popular Reading collection is made up of over 200 titles, including current bestsellers.
In addition to the area on the second floor, we also have a wide selection of literature titles on the 9th floor. You can search the catalogue for specific titles.
In the display case on the second floor near the Reference Desk, you will find a display to celebrate Pride Week. Included in the display are various LBTGQ items from our collection. Users can also take a look at these other items in the Ryerson Library. We have a wide range of LGBTQ materials, including Audiovisual materials.
Celebrate Pride Week by attending an event sponsored by RyePRIDE.
Did you know that according to the 2006 Census, 21.2% of all same-sex couples live in Toronto? For more statistics, see Statistics Canada’s Gay Pride…by the numbers.
The sources of this data, as well as many others covering various topics, are available through the Library, and provide an excellent complement to your research and teaching.
To learn more about data and statistical sources, please visit the Geospatial Map and Data Centre on the main floor of the Library, or email librdata@ryerson.ca
You made it! Congratulations to all graduates and best of luck in the future! As a Ryerson alumni, you may be interested to know about library services after graduation. Please visit the Library website to learn more.
Did you know that the average age of fathers in Canada in 2006 was 41.6? With Father’s Day approaching on June 19th, Statistics Canada has compiled some interesting facts on fathers in Canada. The sources of this data, as well as many others covering various topics, are available through the Library, and provide an excellent complement to your research and teaching.
To learn more about data and statistical sources, please visit the Geospatial Map and Data Centre on the main floor of the Library, or email librdata@ryerson.ca
The display case on the main floor near the Reference area is currently showcasing awards recognizing the professional accomplishments of Library and Learning Commons staff. These include awards for innovations in technology, teaching and learning, and service to the university and the community. Congratulations to all of our award winners over the years!
We are pleased to announce this year’s recipient of the Student Employee of the Year Award, Madeline McNair, who worked at the Library as an AudioVisual/Interlibrary Loan Assistant and a Night Time Student Assistant from September 2008 until April 2011. Madeline is the fifth recipient of this award, which was created in 2008 with the purpose of recognizing students who distinguish themselves through excellence during their employment at the Library. The award consists of a certificate of recognition and gift certificate in the amount of $100. The picture shows Madeline receiving the award from Chief Librarian Madeleine Lefebvre during the annual Appreciation Party for Part-time Staff on April 27, 2011. Congratulations, Madeline!