General

Interested in working in our libraries this Fall? Each year, UNB Libraries hire Student Assistants for part-time work during the Fall and Winter terms.

If you’re interested in library work, it’s a good idea to submit an application now. Some departments are already working on the hiring process for jobs that begin in the Fall.

A new colour laser printer is available in the Science & Forestry Library. The printer is accessible using either library laptops or personal laptops.

Printing at UNB uses a print credit system via the iPrint server. The charge is $.20 per page for colour printing. In order to print, students must have a positive print credit balance in their accounts.

UNB Libraries is proud to announce that John Teskey, Director of Libraries in Fredericton, is a 2009 recipient of the UNB President’s Medal. Medals are awarded for outstanding teaching, research and/or administrative service over the span of a career.

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UNB Libraries is proud to announce the acquisition of Library Press Display, a wonderful new database of full-colour and full-image international newspapers.

UNB Libraries and the Department of English invite students, staff and faculty to their International Film History Series that is being held on Thursday evenings during the Winter term.

Registration is now open for the Winter 2009 Cool Tools workshop series. Several workshops are offered this term, as well as a repeat of the most popular workshops from last Fall. The Winter lineup includes:

Going home/away over the Christmas break? Students are reminded to please return all library books before leaving campus.

Library books are subject to RECALL even while you are away. Please remember to check your email for any library RECALL notices. RECALLED items must be returned immediately and incur fines of $4 per book per day.

Have you taken a peek at the new Group Study Rooms in the Science & Forestry Library?

The rooms are generating lots of positive feedback and students are making bookings already at the Science Library’s Service Desk.

HIL has added more computer lab space for student use. Take the elevator to HIL’s 5th floor and discover a new lab open to students from Monday – Thursday until 9pm.

All PCs are login and the area is restricted to quiet research. Neither food nor drinks are permitted in this lab.

Are you a graduate or undergraduate student currently enrolled at UNB or STU? UNB Libraries is designing a new website in 2009 and we want your help to do it!

Between November 17 – November 19 our libraries are holding a series of focus groups that will help us to develop a new face for the library website.