Library branches switch to summer hours
Several of the Library's branches switch over to summer hours today.
For more information, please visit the appropriate branch page.
All Library branches closed on June 24 for La f锚te nationale/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Please note that Tuesday, June 24, 2014 is a statutory holiday (La f锚te nationale/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day) therefore all Library branches will be closed.
For a listing of opening and service hours please click here.
Air conditioning not functional at McLennan-Redpath Library Complex
The McLennan-Redpath Library Complex air conditioning system is not functional due to a broken pipe. It will take 7-10 days to complete the repair. Depending on the weather outside, the building may get warmer than usual. Library users can also expect some noise caused by drilling, hammering and welding and are encouraged to use other, quieter, cooler branch library spaces to study. For information on opening and service hours, please select a branch library from the list located聽here.
Colombo interlibrary loan database unavailable Friday, June 13, 5:00pm until midnight Saturday June 14
The Colombo interlibrary loan database will be unavailable to 海角社区 users and staff from 5:00pm on Friday, June 13, 2014 until the end of the day on Saturday, June 14, 2014.
As a result, 海角社区 users will not be able to submit interlibrary loan requests during this period.
Off-campus access, interlibrary loan, and authentication services unavailable Saturday, June 14, 10:00pm to 10:30pm
This coming Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:00 PM, 海角社区 IT will be carrying out scheduled maintenance on central authentication systems. As a result, you will not be able to login to most Library services for a 5-minute period of time within the maintenance window. This includes EZproxy (off-campus access to e-resources), Colombo (interlibrary loan), and several other online services.
eScholarship@海角社区, eTheses, eExams unavailable Wednesday, June 11, 10:00pm to 10:15pm
eScholarship@海角社区, including eTheses, eExams and other locally digitized material available via the Catalogue, will be unavailable Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 10:00pm until 10:15pm due to regular server maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Changes to e-resource access: Classic Catalogue, eResearch Gateway, Google Scholar
Today (June 9) we implemented a number of changes that affect how the Library鈥檚 e-resources are accessed by the 海角社区 Community.
E-resources to be removed from the Classic Catalogue on June 9
As mentioned previously, we will be removing electronic resources from the Classic Catalogue.
New Library Service: Journal Article/Book Chapter Scanning Service
The 海角社区 Library is pleased to announce the inauguration of a new service. Effective May 29, 2014, 海角社区 students, faculty and staff may request scanned copies of journal articles or book chapters from the print collection of the 海角社区 Library to be sent to their 海角社区 email address.
Information including a one minute video on how to submit a scan request is available on the library website at:
eResearch Gateway to be retired
Updated May 28: The retirement of the eresearch gateway has been moved back to June 9.
On Monday, June 9, 2014聽the聽eResearch Gateway聽will be taken off-line.
The eResearch Gateway provides alternate ways of searching for articles, databases, and other electronic resources. This functionality is now provided for the most part by聽WorldCat聽and the Library's聽subject guides.
All Library branches closed for Journ茅e nationale des patriotes
Please note that all Library branches will be closed on Monday, May 19, 2014 for a statutory holiday (Journ茅e nationale des patriotes).
Some Islamic Studies Library collections unavailable until July 15
From May 20 to July 15, Morrice Hall , which houses the Islamic Studies Library, will be undergoing an accessibility project which includes renovating the third floor washrooms. In order to do so, contractors need to open the ceiling on the second floor of the library which requires the removal of three shelving units. The materials from these shelves were packed, and the shelves were removed on Tuesday, May 13. Items in the call number range BP193.3 M3 1983 to DR438.3 M57 1990 will be unavailable until July 15, 2014.
eScholarship@海角社区, eTheses unavailable Wednesday, May 7, 10pm to midnight
eScholarship@海角社区, including eTheses and other locally digitized material available via the Catalogue, will be unavailable Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 10pm until midnight due to regular server maintenance.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Upcoming changes to e-resource access
This summer the Library will be making some changes to the services we use to provide access to e-resources:
E-resources will be removed from Classic Catalogue eResearch Gateway to be retired Migration to new link resolver will be completedYou can read more on each of these changes below.
Spring/summer hours for Library branches, online chat
Please note the following changes to the hours of operation for Library services over the course of the spring/summer months:聽
