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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Curious what library workshops are running this month #UofG?
Some upcoming ones include:
- Write to Publish: Writing Effective Intros (with AI Support)
- Strategic Reading for Graduate Students
- Writing Skills: "Evidence" Tips for Using Sources in Your Writing
Find these & more at uoguel.ph/LibCal.

A fall photograph with yellow leaves in the foreground and the entrance to U of G's McLaughlin Library in the background.

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Association of Research Libraries @arl.org · 5d

Celebrate Banned Books Week with us next week! See our roundup of ARL member libraries' blog posts, resource lists, and special events: www.arl.org/blog/arl-lib...

#BannedBooksWeek #ARLlibraries #ResearchLibraries #FreeSpeech

ARL Libraries Celebrate Banned Books Week 2025 — Association of Research Libraries

Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting current and historical attempts to remove or restrict books in libraries and schools....

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · 8d

To remember and honour the lives affected by the residential and day school systems, we invite you to explore the Reading for Truth and Reconciliation section of the Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews collection. Find it here: uoguel.ph/lqbqs.

Every Child Matters - Orange Shirt Day, September 30, 2025. This promotional graphic features book covers of books written by Indigenous authors from the Orange Shirt Day Sub-Collection.

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Ontario's Universities @ontuniv.bsky.social · 8d

1/2 On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Ontario’s universities honour the survivors of residential schools & remember the lives lost. We stand in reflection & solidarity with Indigenous communities across Canada & acknowledge the ongoing generational impact of this painful history.

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · 16d

Browse Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews, a collection that highlights Indigenous writers, content, and research frameworks. In it you’ll find novels, children’s literature, research and scholarly texts, and memoires. Learn more about the collection here: https://uoguel.ph/55rrq.
#UofG

16 book covers from the Exploring Indigenous Narratives and Worldviews Collection. Truth and Reconciliation Week, September 22-20, 2025.

U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · 28d

The Gryphons Read main event is right around the corner!

Come and meet Zalika Reid-Benta, author of "Frying Plantain," who will be in conversation with Lawrence Hill, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m., at the McLaughlin Library.

Everyone is welcome! Learn more: cal.lib.uoguelph.ca/event/3930559.

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · 29d

Project Serve is back for its 28th year! This Saturday, Sept. 13, hundreds of #UofG students, staff and faculty will support more than 20 local organizations, making a meaningful impact together.

Learn more and sign up to volunteer: uoguel.ph/uqof6

Three individuals wearing "Project Serve" t-shirts are working outdoors, shovelling soil into a wheelbarrow under a sunny sky.

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · 29d

Have you heard about LibKey Nomad? It's a browser extension that lets you quickly connect to the full text of journal articles you may come across while doing research. It provides one-click access to articles from the library collection and open access sources.
Learn more: uoguel.ph/LibKeyNomad.

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · Sep 5

Shape the future of our campus! The University is updating its Campus Master Plan to guide decisions about lands, facilities, and amenities.

Drop by one of our engagement pop-ups to share ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the process. All are welcome.

Promotional banner for an event at Branion Plaza and UC Courtyard, titled "Shape the Future of Our Campus". The dates are Wednesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The image features a bright graphic with text and a scenic view of a campus building with a tower, under clear skies.

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University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · Sep 8

Attention students, staff and faculty! Are you getting #UofG Alert notifications? Update your info to receive critical alerts when an incident happens on campus to a registered email address and phone number as a call or text.

Learn more: https://uoguel.ph/npoej

A promotional graphic featuring a smartphone displaying a caution symbol on the screen, alongside text stating "Update your U of G Alert account info," set against a background split between a red and yellow design.

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · Sep 8

Fall 2025 workshops commence this week and there is something for everyone!

Check out the full calendar and register on the library's website: www.lib.uoguelph.ca.

The exterior of the McLaughlin Library on a sunny fall day.

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UGuelph History Department @uguelphhist.bsky.social · Aug 29

Information about the Fall 2025 Rural History Roundtable speaker series will be available soon.

In the meantime, Archival and Special Collections items displayed on the main floor of @uofglibrary.bsky.social hint at the topic of the first presentation, which will be on Sept 23rd.

#cdnhist #aghist

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · Aug 27

The library's third floor is inaccessible today, Wednesday, Aug. 27, due to a ceiling leak. Full access is expected to be available on Thursday, Aug. 28. Find up to date information by visiting our website: www.lib.uoguelph.ca.

"Notice" written in white on a black background with a photo of window seats within the McLaughlin Library on the right.

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University of Guelph News @uofguelphnews.bsky.social · Aug 26

Several #UofG roads and parking lots will be closed over the Labour Day weekend while students move into residence.

#Guelph drivers should also expect more traffic on roads around campus as students move into residence.

Read more: news.uoguelph.ca/2025/08/u-of...

U of G Move-In Weekend To Bring Increased Traffic

Several campus roads and parking lots will close over the Labour Day weekend as the University of Guelph welcomes new students moving into residence.

news.uoguelph.ca

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · Aug 25

The #UofG McLaughlin Library's workshops and events calendar is filling up with new offerings and returning favourites.

Curious what's on the schedule for the fall 2025 semester? Browse the calendar to find something that interests you: uoguel.ph/dkglt.

Students walking and sitting in front of the University of Guelph's McLaughlin Library on a sunny fall day. The McLaughlin Library is a brutalist building situated centrally on the University of Guelph campus.

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · May 9

This virtual Teaching with AI conference is happening June 9 to 13, 2025 and features 60 speakers from 16 institutions and organizations. Registration is open until June 5, 2025.

Learn more and register: uoguel.ph/nj7zj.

University of Guelph @uofguelph.bsky.social · May 7

This June, #UofG’s Office of Teaching and Learning is hosting Canada’s largest Teaching With AI conference. The event will focus on how generative AI is transforming teaching, learning, and student engagement.

Learn more and register: uoguel.ph/nj7zj

A graphic with the words Teaching With AI conference June 9-13, 2025

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · May 6

We're gearing up for the summer semester, U of G! The library has so much to offer students, researchers, faculty and instructors this semester. Read this article to learn about upcoming workshops and programming, appointments, eLearning resources, and more: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/support....

Supporting your academics and research this semester. Image of the McLaughlin Library in the background.

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U of G McLaughlin Library @uofglibrary.bsky.social · May 1

At the McLaughlin Library, we have the honour getting to know many talented and inspiring students each year. Please join us in congratulating the library's 2024-2025 Learning & Curriculum Student Award Recipients!

Learn more: www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/celebra....

Four of the McLaughlin Library's 2024-2025 Learning & Curriculum Support Student Award Recipients. Headshots from left to right include Blake, Emma, Gabriele, and Hannah.

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