Category Archives: Staff Favourites

Improved Off-Campus Access to The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Library recently upgraded its license for The Chronicle of Higher Education, the preeminent source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. The new license allows Langara faculty, administrators, staff, and students to access Chronicle … Continue reading

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Essential Functions of Your Syllabus (Chronicle articles)

Library resources are not just to help students complete your assignments. They are also available to all Langara employees. The Library subscribes to the Chronicle of Higher Education, so the next time the article you want is behind the firewall, … Continue reading

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We are throwing a party, and you’re invited!

 Library Sweets and Treats Party February 5, 2014New location! Room L216 3-5pm     Top 4 reasons to attend:  1. Coffee + gourmet liqueurs + delicious desserts = a party! Librarians have baked our signature desserts and donated some tasty liqueurs for … Continue reading

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Step right up! A look at how advertising rules our world…

Learn how marketing sneaks convince you to pile your grocery cart higher than you planned with Supermarkets: aisles of persuasion and Supermarket persuasion: what marketers know. These streaming videos will give you the tools to navigate tricky signage, strategic store … Continue reading

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Zombie Preparedness

                Langara Library is proud to join Emergency Info BC in their efforts to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. We have a wider range of zombie literature than most academic libraries – and … Continue reading

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