Author Archives: Dan Slessor

Summer/Fall 2017 Semester Report

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Dan Slessor

The Summer/Fall 2017 Semester Report is now available. Highlights from these two semesters include: A sharp rise in both the number of visitors to the Library and interactions between students and library staff Continued growth in the Library’s instructional program … Continue reading →

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Surveying in the Library

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Dan Slessor

It has been brought to our attention that an increasing number of students are distributing surveys without prior permission in the Library as part of an assignment.  While we value the benefits of experiential learning, we also need to ensure … Continue reading →

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A Busy Start of Term for the Library and Learning Commons

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Dan Slessor

The start of the school year has been particularly busy at the Library, with record numbers of visitors coming through our doors. Over September and October, we have seen an influx of almost 20,000 more visitors compared to the same … Continue reading →

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Recent Changes to Library Online Systems

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Dan Slessor

You may have noticed some changes to various Library systems over the last few months: our Quick Topic Search, interlibrary loan (ILL) form, and link resolver have all changed. But don’t worry! They still have the same functionality.

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Personnel Updates at the Library

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dan Slessor

Over the past few months, three long-term library staff members entered into well-deserved retirement: Zelja Loncaric, Library Operations Supervisor, continues to explore the world through many fantastic trips and adventures, and even drops by from time to time to help … Continue reading →

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APA Style Central Now Available

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Dan Slessor

The Langara Library recently subscribed to APA Style Central, a product from the American Psychological Association (APA) designed to assist instructors and educate students on the proper application of the rules of APA Style in their writing.

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Academic Library Impact on Student Learning and Success

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Dan Slessor

The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) has published their latest report for the “Assessment in Action (AiA): Academic Libraries and Student Success” project. Launched in 2013, the AiA project involves over 200 postsecondary institutions that have created “campus-wide … Continue reading →

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Paths to Reconciliation: Thoughts from the APAG Mini-Conference

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Dan Slessor

By Alison Curtis, Librarian I attended three reconciliation workshops at the April APAG Mini Conference: Carving for Reconciliation Cohort Student Meet and Greet; Reconciliation: The Journey of Our Generation; and Silversmithing for Reconciliation. Each provided different ways to learn about … Continue reading →

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Introducing LaIR: The Langara Institutional Repository

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Dan Slessor

Thanks to everyone who submitted their creative ideas for the Institutional Repository Naming Contest, which ran through March and April. We received 148 submissions from staff and students across campus! A panel of judges consisting of representatives from the Library, … Continue reading →

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Library and Learning Commons Spring Semester Reports

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Dan Slessor

The Library and Learning Commons Spring Semester (January – April) Reports are now available. The Library Report can be accessed here: Library-Spring2017-Report Highlights from the report include: Results from the 2017 Library Instruction Survey A winner in the naming contest for … Continue reading →

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