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Beyond procrastination: tips for overcoming time blindness written by Abigail Ollila

Thursday, October 21, 2021 by Pratykka Kugarajh

Imagine this: It’s 3:47 a.m. on a Sunday night and you find yourself hunched over a desk, eyes glued to the dim glow of a laptop screen. You’re frantically piecing together the last sentences of a paper due tomorrow (this) morning. Finally, you reach the end.

Science Literacy Week

Tuesday, September 21, 2021 by Mary Lynne Bartlett

Where is a great place to find information about climate...the library! We’ve asked librarians Agnes Zientarska-Kayko (Environment, Enterprise and Development, Government Information and Statistics & Data) and Brie McConnell (Biology and Optometry), and Library Ambassador and PhD candidate Navya Vikraman Nair (Water Quality & Coastal Fisheries) for their perspectives on research, resources and more.

Agnes Zientarska-Kayko

Online Library Supports written by Sarah Alemany

Monday, June 14, 2021 by Joanna Gao

Student Engagement: Library ambassador program written by Navya V Nair

Thursday, June 10, 2021 by Joanna Gao

Hey UWaterloo warriors,

My name is Navya and I’m in my second year of Master's in Sustainability Management at the Faculty of environment. I’m extremely happy being in this role of Library Ambassador to involve with student engagement team and work towards the upliftment of student life in UWaterloo.

News Sources written by Sarah Alemany

Thursday, June 10, 2021 by Joanna Gao

Earth Week 2021 written by Meghan Min Fen Wong

Thursday, June 10, 2021 by Joanna Gao

Hi Warriors,

Newsletters for student engagement written by Monique Mery

Thursday, June 10, 2021 by Joanna Gao

Research Assistance by Sarah Alemany

Thursday, March 18, 2021 by Kellie Karim

Let’s face it, research can be difficult. We’ve all had to use research skills and conduct research once or twice within our lives. Whether it be for an assignment, class, or a job, research is commonly conducted by all. However, it doesn’t HAVE to be difficult. The library provides staff and students alike with a variety of resources to help ensure that your research needs are met, and your research can be conducted successfully without all the headaches and stress. 

Behind the Scenes – Building the Library Love Services Fair by Alyson Fleming

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 by Kellie Karim

Hi Warriors!

I hope that you had a chance to have a ‘Blind Date with a Book’ or participate in the writing contest this week! I also hope that you participated in the activity my coworkers and I created for you – The Library Love Services Fair!

Public Domain

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 by Kellie Karim

Figure 1. Logo PDD 2021 by Cienkamilla (retrieved January 6th, 2021)

What is Public Domain?

The term "public domain" refers to materials no longer protected by copyright (ISED Canada, 2018). In other words, the public domain includes pieces in which the copyright has expired. No individual owns the work, rather the public now owns the piece and is free to use it without obtaining permission.

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