News @ UNB Libraries

In collaboration with ITS, the Engineering Library has launched a pilot that enables print credit-based photocopying.

The new system offers students the option to swipe their University ID card through a reader device that unlocks the photocopier and photocopying proceeds in the usual manner. Photocopy charges are then deducted from the student’s print credit account.

Currently the pilot is only available at the Engineering Library and students are encouraged to drop by to take the new photocopy system for a test-drive.

Testing will ensure that any technical or operational issues are resolved prior to a gradual implementation of the technology at other locations.

Comments or questions about the pilot can be emailed to Steve Lelievre, Head – Engineering Library at lelievre@unb.ca.

Archives & Special Collections at the Harriet Irving Library is pleased to announce the arrival of “The Art of the Book ’08”, a juried travelling exhibition of the book arts celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG).

The exhibit, comprises 78 works by Canadian, American, and Japanese book artists, and includes a variety of work reflecting the distinct but overlapping elements of the book arts: livre d’artiste (artists’ books); fine binding; fine printing; box-making; paper decorating; papermaking; and calligraphy.

Fredericton mixed-media artist Stacey James’ Reflective Journal II is included in “The Art of the Book ’08”, the only New Brunswick artist represented. Stacy James is a graduate of the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design with a diploma in Fine Craft majoring in Textiles/Fiber Arts and is pursuing her BA in Fine Art with a specialization in Sculpture at NSCAD University in Halifax.

“The Art of the Book ’08” can be viewed Monday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the H.R. Stewart Exhibition Room, 5th floor, Harriet Irving Library (UNB Fredericton Campus) and will continue until 31 May 2009.

For more information, please contact Patti Auld Johnson, Archives & Special Collections, at 458-7524. Please see //www.cbbag.ca/home.html for more about CBBAG.

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.

More information and the application form are available at:
//lib.unb.ca/news/extras/StudentAssistant09.pdf

All libraries on the Fredericton campus are offering extended hours through to the end of the exam period.  Hours are as follows:

HARRIET IRVING LIBRARY (April 6 – April 24)

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – Midnight

Saturday – Sunday 10:00 am – Midnight

SCIENCE & FORESTRY LIBRARY (April 6 – April 24)

Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – Midnight

ENGINEERING LIBRARY (April 6 – 24)

Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – Midnight

Friday – 8:00 am – 11:00 pm

Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Sunday 11:00 am – Midnight

UNB Libraries’ staff wish everyone the very best during the upcoming exam period.

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.

Printing-related questions can be answered by UNB’s ITS Help Desk at 453-5199 or helpdesk@unb.ca.

Further information about printing at UNB is also available at:
//www.unbf.ca/its/students/labs/printing.htm

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.

During the presentation held on March 23, President McLaughlin thanked John for his contributions to UNB and for his leadership and vision in charting the future of our research libraries.

Further details regarding the 2009 University Award recipients can be found at:
//www.unb.ca/faculty/awards/2009recipients.html

Congratulations John from all the staff at UNB Libraries!