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Author Archives: Joyce Wong
Library Materials: Fees and Renewals
Do you have library materials checked out before the start of the Summer Semester? Don’t worry – we have renewed them until the end of the current semester. We also recognize that coming to campus may be difficult so at the … Continue reading
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Collaborative Library Workshop: Improving Research and Critical Thinking Skills
During the Fall semester of 2019, Anne Kristiansen, Art History instructor and I collaborated on “something completely different” for a library session. Previously, I had been working with Anne to create assignment guides that link to resources relevant to her … Continue reading
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Learning Skills for Students: A Learning Strategist Pilot
What is a learning strategist? Taking notes, planning your assignment and studying for an exam – these skills are probably second nature to you. For some students, though, these learning skills pose a particular challenge. A learning strategist, also known … Continue reading
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Do your students need writing or research support?
The Writing Centre, and the Library and Learning Commons will be offering three research and writing clinics for students during this Fall semester. Please help us promote and spread the word to your students: ================================ Research and Writing Coach-in Don’t … Continue reading
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Research and Writing Coach-In
The Writing Centre, and the Library and Learning Commons are pleased to offer three research and writing clinics for students during this summer semester. Help us promote and spread the word to your students. Please feel welcome to share the … Continue reading
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Research and Writing Coach-in for Students
The Library and Writing Centre, in collaboration, are offering monthly Research and Writing Clinics for students this semester. Please help us promote and share this event with your students. In post-surveys of these workshops, faculty referral has proven traction with students. Here are a poster and … Continue reading
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Learning Commons Spring Term Report
The Spring term was a busy one for the Learning Commons with a wide range of outside the classroom support. This includes research help, subject and writing tutoring, the launch of an online writing help service and student success workshops. Some … Continue reading
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Information Literacy for Creative Arts
How does information literacy benefit the academic success and career development of creative arts students? Information literacy (IL) is not just about scholarly research. For creative arts students, IL supports their creative practices, participation in a professional community and business … Continue reading
Enhancing Curriculum with High Quality Images and Videos
PD Days workshop April 25 1:30 – 2:30 Facilitators: Annie Jensen (ajenson@langara.ca) and Joyce Wong (joycewong@langara.ca) Presentation Images Artstor or From Library Homepage Select: Encyclopedias and Dictionaries Other Image Collections Europeana A database of images, artifacts, books and articles from … Continue reading
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Learning Commons Fall 2014 Report
With services such as writing and research help, subject tutoring and bookable group study spaces, the Learning Commons continues to support students outside the classroom in one central location. Some highlights of activities in the Learning Commons this past Fall … Continue reading
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