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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 1d

Need a professional spot for your undergrad #ResearchAssistants? 💡 The Undergraduate Research HQ on the Library's 2nd floor is a dedicated space for research, meetings and co-working. Students and RAs can register with the Library for access & booking!

An exterior view of the Undergraduate Research HQ. Blue cubes decorate the exterior windows with the words "Undergraduate Research HQ" in white vinyl text stuck onto the windows. Through the glass, there is a board room table with 8 blue chairs on wheels, a large screen, a set of day-use lockers, a row of waste bins (recycling, compost, etc). and a small kitchenette with a tap and microwave.

An interior view of the Undergraduate Research HQ. Photo shows a large screen on the wall users can connect to as well as a boardroom table with 8 blue chairs on wheels (4 on either side of the table).

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 7d

Join us to reflect on Academic Integrity October 8 + 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. Activities and prizes from the Library, Student Community Standards, Student Learning Services, Academic Development Centre and SAMRU.

mru.ca/AcademicIntegrity
#IDoA2025

A promo graphic for Academic Integrity Days. Headline reads: "Everyday Integrity: Discovering your Superpower." Body copy "Be a hero in the classroom and beyond. learn more at Academic Integrity Days, Oct. 8 + 9 at m r u dot ca slash academic integrity.

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CARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 14d

💡 Looking to exchange ideas + inspire colleagues in library communications?

CARL’s Comms CoP is hosting its first virtual symposium, CommConnect, on Feb 11, 2026!

📢 CFPs now open on the theme Communicating the Future: Libraries in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape

🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 7d

Join us to reflect on Academic Integrity October 8 + 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. Activities and prizes from the Library, Student Community Standards, Student Learning Services, Academic Development Centre and SAMRU.

mru.ca/AcademicIntegrity
#IDoA2025

MRU Library Website: Open Scholarship: Open Access Publishing Support

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 15d

Full details here: library.mtroyal.ca/c.php?g=7282...

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 15d

MRU authors can now publish in ACM journals & conference proceedings without APCs (2025–2028). Must be the corresponding author w/ MRU email. Learn more library.mtroyal.ca/apcs

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Sep 5

🍂Happy Fall! Please be aware of our upcoming holidays and special hours when planning your Library visits.

Regular hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturday + Sunday: 12-5pm

✅The first floor of the RLLC is accessible 24/7 with your ONECard.

Promotional image for Fall 2025 holidays and special hours, featuring a person walking up a modern staircase. Lists closure dates on September 30, October 13, and Nov. 11. Special hours from Oct. 14 to 17 are 8 a m to 5 p m. Notes that 24/7 access is available with your ONECard

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Aug 13

New to MRU? 📚

Join our free 30-min virtual Library 101 workshop!

Learn how to:
🔍 Find books & articles
📖 Get research + citation help
📅 Discover events & resources
📆 Aug 20 @ 12pm | Sept 8 @ 5pm

RSVP: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/calendar/?ci...

Promotional poster for MRU's Library 101 Workshop, featuring an individual standing between library bookshelves looking upwards. Dates are Aug. 20 at 12 p m and Sept. 8 at 5 p m. Register at library dot m t royal dot c a back slash events

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Aug 1

Reminder: EBSCO’s new interface launches tomorrow, Aug 5! 🎉

Back up any saved searches or custom folders today to avoid losing them. Need help? Reach out to your Library team!
library.mtroyal.ca/library-news...

Mohamed El-Hussein named as AgeCare Research Chair in Aging | MRU

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Mount Royal University @mountroyalu.bsky.social · Jul 30

Mohamed El-Hussein has been named as the AgeCare Research Chair in Aging for Mount Royal’s Centre for Health and Innovation in Aging. He brings a commitment to advancing research and practice in aging and continuing care, with expertise rooted in gerontology and cardiology.

bit.ly/44WXKBv

Three-year plan focuses on meaningful engagement, capacity-building and knowledge exchange

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Jul 25

Shining a spotlight on research that starts right here 🧠📚

Our MRU Authors collection highlights the work of Mount Royal faculty & researchers across disciplines.

📍Find it on Floor 1 of the #RLLC

Browse online here: librarysearch.mtroyal.ca/discovery/co...

#MRUAuthors #AcademicExcellence

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Jul 22

📢 EBSCO databases are getting a new look on Aug 5!
🔎 Saved searches should migrate, but back up your "My Folder" content just in case.
📂 Custom folders won’t transfer—save them now!
📘 Quick start guide & help available via the Library.

Learn more:
library.mtroyal.ca/library-news...

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Jun 24

☀️ Summer is here! Please be advised of our upcoming holidays and special hours.

Regular hours are:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

✅ The first floor of the RLLC will remain open 24/7 with your ONECard.

Graphic displaying the summer 2025 holiday and special hours for the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, including closure dates on July 1, August 4, and September 1. On July 4, the library is open 12:30 to 4 p m.

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Jun 12

🎓 Big congrats to the Class of 2025!

We dug into the archives to celebrate with a look at convocation ceremonies through the decades—retro robes, bold looks, and all the MRU pride. 💙

➡️ library.mtroyal.ca/library-news...

Two individuals in blue graduation gowns and black stoles, singing at a microphone during a ceremony.

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Mount Royal University @mountroyalu.bsky.social · Jun 9

🎓 We're shining a spotlight on graduates whose journeys embody perseverance, purpose and passion. From the captain of the women’s basketball team, and the SAMRU Governor, to a degree 50 years in the making — convocation is a launching point for these MRU graduates.

bit.ly/4kI0kAD

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Mount Royal University @mountroyalu.bsky.social · Jun 5

As they cross the stage and step into new chapters, whether it's launching a career, pursuing further education, or making a difference in their communities, one thing is clear — these MRU grads' journeys are just beginning! 🎓

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · May 30

📚 Need a textbook or your library hold after hours?

The MRU Library BookBox offers 24/7 access to popular course reserves, recreational reading, and requested holds.

🪪 Scan your ONECard, take your item, and it’s automatically checked out to your account.

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Mount Royal University @mountroyalu.bsky.social · May 27

A team of third-year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems students took home the top prize at MRU’s INBU Hackathon for their innovative website that provided businesses with AI-powered recommendations for assessing their readiness to expand internationally.

Learn more: bit.ly/4mwivKO

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · May 7

🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨

MRU senior students, there is still time to apply to be a 2025-26 Undergraduate Research Leader! Get paid ($22.50/hr), rep your faculty, mentor peers & build leadership skills 🙌

3–6 hrs/week, flex schedule. New deadline: May 25.

Apply → library.mtroyal.ca/undergradres...

Promotional poster for undergraduate research leader positions at the library, featuring a cartoon brain lifting a barbell, with text announcing 4 paid positions for the 2025-2026 academic year and an extended application deadline to May 25. Includes a link for more info at library dot m t royal dot ca forward slash leadership

Promotional flyer for a library position. Highlights include a flexible schedule at $22.50 per hour, employment from September 2025 to May 2026, mentorship opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and access to the Awareness Research HQ coworking space. For more details visit library.mroyal.ca.

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · May 5

Tomorrow! Visit the Library from 12 to 2 to learn more about our audio production suites, VR Lab, Immersion Studio, and the Maker Studio!

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Apr 29

MRU faculty are invited to an open house exploring the Library’s technology-rich spaces on May 6, 12–2 pm.

Discover tools and approaches that support immersive, experiential learning in your courses.

Learn more: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3887117

A group of students work at various stations in the Library's Maker Studio. People pictured are sewing, working on robotics, working on laptops, and at a 3d printer.

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · May 5

🪻The spring semester is here - please be aware of our regular hours and holiday closures through June 22. Service desk hours are Monday through Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

✅24/7 Access to the RLLC's 1st floor with your ONECard.
🗃️Archives by appointment only

Graphic for Spring 2025, indicating holidays and special hours. The graphic announces that the library will be closed on May 19th and highlights 24/7 access with your ONECard. A photo behind features the library's modern interior stairwell with a blurred figure walking.

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Mount Royal University @mountroyalu.bsky.social · Apr 30

Embrace the power of your creativity at the Homegrown Inspirations: Storytellers Summit! Mark your calendars for May 2nd at 2 PM in the Ideas Lounge at MRU's Riddell Library & Learning Centre.

Join us for this free event: bit.ly/4jTQlY3

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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Apr 29

MRU faculty are invited to an open house exploring the Library’s technology-rich spaces on May 6, 12–2 pm.

Discover tools and approaches that support immersive, experiential learning in your courses.

Learn more: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3887117

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Apr 28

Students -- only one week left to apply for the Library Awards for Research Excellence!

Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · Mar 6

Applications to the Library Awards for Research Excellence are open! Submit your final project and be recognized for your hard work. 🏆 3 awards, 3 prizes available. Applications close May 5, 2024.

Learn more: library.mtroyal.ca/about/awards

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Text reads: Library Awards for Research Excellence. Mount Royal University celebrates your hard work with the Library Awards for Research Excellence. Bulleted list underneat: $1,000 Individual Research Excellence Award; $750 Individual Honourable Mention; $1,500 Group Research Excellence Award. Submit your outstanding research projects by May 5, 2025. Apply at mru.ca/libraryawards