News @ UNB Libraries

Winning books from the 33rd annual Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada are currently on display in the H.R. Stewart Exhibition Room, 5th floor, Harriet Irving Library. Viewing hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The prize-winning books will be available for viewing until 7 January 2016.

The Harriet Irving Library is the only New Brunswick venue hosting the book exhibit.

Judges selected 31 winning titles from 201 Canadian entries published in 2014, from nine provinces, and 79 publishers. Gaspereau Press (Kentville, NS) was recognized for five of its designs. Thirty of the prize-winning books are on display.

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The Alcuin Society is a Vancouver-based, non-profit society for the support and appreciation of fine books. In addition to the annual Book Design Competition, the Society publishes a quarterly journal, Amphora , and organizes lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and field visits on various aspects of the book.

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For more information, please contact Archives & Special Collections by email archives@unb.ca or by telephone (453-4748).

UNB Libraries’ staff wish you a peaceful, joyful, and restorative holiday season.
Stay safe, keep warm, and we’ll see you next year!

Holiday Hours

Closed: 24 December 2015 until 3 January 2016
Reopen: 4 January 2016

Please note that holiday hours will vary across the libraries. See full details about holiday hours.

As always, however, UNB Libraries’ e-resources will remain accessible over the course of the holidays.

UNB Fredericton Libraries has a new tool lending program! Students, faculty, and staff can now borrow hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, levels, and more, from the Engineering and Computer Science Library.  All tools are available to borrow for a period of one week, and can be checked out at the Engineering and Computer Science Library circulation desk.

At this time, the Engineering and Computer Science Library is welcoming donations to the collection.

Any questions concerning the program, or donations, can be directed to:

UNB Engineering & Computer Science Library
Tel: (506) 453-4747
E-mail: englib@unb.ca

Panel Discussion and Student Showcase: A UNBF Libraries Common Read event open to all

Join us for a lively evening exploring the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. A Panel Discussion featuring members of the UNB community will be followed by a Showcase of undergraduate student research.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot raises a variety of important issues at the intersection of science, research ethics, race, and poverty.

The book has been read by first year students and many instructors in the Faculties of Arts, Nursing, Renaissance College and Science. Copies are available to be borrowed at each of our libraries.

Conversation will be guided by Dr. Alan Sears’ PhD students from the Faculty of Education.

All are welcome to come and listen or to be part of the discussion.

The reception and showcase are open to all as a celebration of the student projects which have been inspired by UNBF Libraries Common Read.

Thursday, November 19 ^th , 2015

7:00  pm, Tilley Hall, Room 303

Followed by a student showcase and reception, Harriet Irving Library

The Harriet Irving Library is happy to host two Open Access Town Hall sessions next week. Facilitated by the Scholarly Communications Librarian, Mike Nason, each session will include the following:

• An overview of the Tri-Agency Open Access Policy on Publications (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC)
• An update on the UNB Scholar Research Repository
• An overview of resources related to Open Access that are available to scholars
• An open-floor discussion about issues related to open access, publishing, and resources for researchers

If you’d like to share your experience with author pay fees, talk about predatory publishing, or even just ask a few clarifying questions about where to find funding agency policies, you’re more than welcome to come.

Attendance is open to any UNB students, faculty, or researchers interested in Open Access.

Choose from two sessions:

Harriet Irving Library, Milham Room (HIL 100)
Tuesday, 10 November 2015 (10:00-11:30am)
Thursday, 12 November 2015 (2:30-4:00pm)

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For more information, please contact Mike Nason (mnason@unb.ca; 506-452-6325).

Flu Season is here!

Get your flu vaccine at the HIL Flu Clinic:

When:  Friday, Nov. 6th

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where:  Reading Room (Rm. 109), Harriet Irving Library, UNBF

Cost:  $15 for students, $25 for faculty and staff

Please note that you will be required to wait for 20 minutes following your injection for your own safety!

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In addition to the HIL Flu Clinic, flu shots are now available at the Student Health Centre and at one of the following clinics on campus:

• Wednesday, Oct 28th: 9:00am – 3:00pm at UNB Student Union Building – basement near food vendors

• Thursday, Oct 29th: 12:00pm – 3:00pm at Head Hall – Gillin Hall D108

• Friday, Oct 30th: 9:00am – 3:00pm at STU –  J.B. O’Keefe Fitness Centre

• Wednesday, Nov 4th: 9:00am – 3:00pm at University Bookstore

• Thursday, Nov 5th: 12:00pm – 3:00pm at Human Resources Dept., Rm 106 (near HR in Physics & Admin Building)

Cost: $15 for students, $25 for staff and faculty.

Some people may qualify for free flu immunization.

We can only accept cash or cheque at the time of the injection!

Be prepared to wait 20 minutes AFTER your injection.