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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Changes to library building hours for spring term

Dana Porter Library exterior in spring, surrounded by green trees and a grassy area.

The Libraries are adjusting opening hours for our two main campus locations, Dana Porter and Davis Centre, for spring term as part of the University’s work towards financial sustainability: 

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Tremaine Map of Upper Canada: preserving a primary resource for the researchers of the future

A historical map titled "Upper Canada," featuring ornate typography and decorative elements.

If you’ve been to the Doris Lewis Reading Room in the Special Collections & Archives (SCA) recently, you may have noticed something new. A Tremaine Map of Upper Canada circa 1862 now hangs prominently on one of the walls. 

Restoring history 

Donated in 2009 by Jon Dellandrea, a former VP of University Development at Waterloo, the map needed extensive restoration work before it could be made available for researchers. 

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Libraries Annual Report 2024

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The Libraries are delighted to share our 2024 Annual Report.  

This year’s report highlights our work in key priority areas that lay the groundwork for the next phase in our organization’s development. 

Friday, February 7, 2025

ORCID pilot project update

Two women seated at a table with a laptop. A notepad and pen are visible on the table.

The two-year pilot project exploring a campus-wide approach to implementing the use of Open Researcher and Contributor Identifiers (ORCID) has reached a midway point. 

Friday, January 24, 2025

Changes to accessing books from the TUG Annex, Laurier and Guelph

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Since introducing Omni in 2019, an increasing number of borrowing requests have been fulfilled through Omni, facilitating access to materials from 18 libraries across Ontario in a timely and efficient manner.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Anishinaabe storytelling in the wintertime

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As the snow settles on the ground, covering Mother Earth with that protective blanket, we two-leggeds respond by settling into our lodges, and welcoming the warmth of connection and family that envelopes us. For Anishinaabe, biiboon/winter is the season for sharing stories. 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Check how busy the library is before you visit!

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Those wishing to find a spot to study at our Libraries can now check how busy our various study spaces are before you visit by going to the library homepage or bookmarking our page on Waitz to view live occupancy levels of specific floors or spaces within our libraries. 

Friday, November 15, 2024

Celebrating a lifetime connection on National Philanthropy Day

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Lynn Dramnitzki remembers fondly her father working at the University of Waterloo during her childhood, as a custodian and facilities staff person. When the time came for her to consider universities, there was no question where she wanted to go.

As a Sociology major at Waterloo, Lynn enjoyed her time on campus. Attending talks and author readings, and evenings at Fed Hall were just as impactful as her studies as she navigated university life and learned about who she was. She completed her undergraduate degree, transformed by a passion for learning.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Staebler Insurance OER Fellows Grant 2025-26: Now Accepting Applications

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As part of the Library’s efforts to ensure learning materials are freely accessible and available to learners and researchers at Waterloo, we’re once again seeking applications from Waterloo instructors with projects to create or adapt an open educational resource (OER) for a Waterloo course. 

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