Events - 2018

Monday, October 15, 2018 (all day) to Friday, October 19, 2018 (all day)

Can you limit your trash to a two cup can? Participate in the Zero waste challenge, and be entered to win a prize!

Friday, October 12, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:

This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.

Thursday, October 11, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Weechee and Lilith

Feeling stressed? Take a break from your work and boost your spirits with a visit from Nick's two delightful doggos, Weechee and Lilith!

Sign up below, before all the spots are pooched!

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

Finding the funding, Part one: Library funding and successful advocacy

This event will look at messaging, media platforms, policy-making, agency and tensions involved in librarians-as-advocates, social media and effective practices of navigating participatory networks.

Part two will take place on October 17, 2018. There will be a recording available after the event.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:

This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 — 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:

This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.

Thursday, October 4, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
red heart knit into black sweater

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Thursday, October 4, 2018 — 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EDT
pies

Stock up on dessert for your your Thanksgiving dinner, or just grab a slice of pie for your coffee break. 

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 (all day)

Wear red and come out to Library Day at Dana Porter or Davis Centre libraries from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where we’ll be running a coin toss for the United Way. Toss your coins and get a raffle ticket to win a great prize sponsored by the Library's Health, Safety and Wellness Committee.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Please note: This group viewing has been cancelled. You may still register individually for the webinar.

Thursday, September 20, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
blue ball of yarn unravelling

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Have you ever had to deal with a large amount of data, and found that Excel just cannot do the job? Have you ever wondered how to talk to a database to extract the information that you need? Come out and learn some basic SQL codes. It will make your life easier in the future! Presented by Eva Ma.

No prior knowledge or experience with databases or programming languages required.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Support the United Way and your mental and physical wellness with yoga sessions led by Kathy MacDonald.

Details:

Classes will be held on June 19, July 24, August 14, September 18 and October 16.

There is a maximum of 10 attendees per session, so sign up early!

Cost is $5/class or $20 for all 5 classes. Pay at the door or in advance to
Sandra Keys or Sarah Martin.

Thursday, September 6, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
blue ball of yarn unravelling

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT

Join staff from Scholars Portal in this one-hour webinar to learn what’s new and what’s upcoming with Scholars Portal services, including the new and improved Scholars Portal Books platform, the Permafrost digital preservation service, the public opinion poll collection on odesi, and new developments with 

Thursday, August 30, 2018 — 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Summer planting event!

Calling all green thumbs and plant-lovers! The HSW Committee invites you to join us on the Dana Porter Library's patio to participate in some plant and potting fun.

Thursday, August 23, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
blue ball of yarn unravelling

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 — 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT

Over the past year, Library managers have been working in partnership with Human Resources to increase consistency of practice regarding performance reviews and ratings. Those of you who were with us in January 2018 will have already seen the email below that introduced this initiative. Moving forward, there will be two open sessions about the compensation process. 

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Support the United Way and your mental and physical wellness with yoga sessions led by Kathy MacDonald.

Details:

Classes will be held on June 19, July 24, August 14, September 18 and October 16.

There is a maximum of 10 attendees per session, so sign up early!

Cost is $5/class or $20 for all 5 classes. Pay at the door or in advance to
Sandra Keys or Sarah Martin.

Friday, August 10, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

Over the past year, Library managers have been working in partnership with Human Resources to increase consistency of practice regarding performance reviews and ratings. Those of you who were with us in January 2018 will have already seen the email below that introduced this initiative. Moving forward, there will be two open sessions about the compensation process. 

Thursday, August 9, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
red heart knit into black sweater

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

Discovery: Where researchers start

Thursday, July 26, 2018 — 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
red heart knit into black sweater

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018 — 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

All staff at OCUL institutions are invited to join members of the Collaborative Futures project team for an update on the project and plenty of time for Q&A.

The webinar will be recorded and made available after the event.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT

Support the United Way and your mental and physical wellness with yoga sessions led by Kathy MacDonald.

Details:

Classes will be held on June 19, July 24, August 14, September 18 and October 16.

There is a maximum of 10 attendees per session, so sign up early!

Cost is $5/class or $20 for all 5 classes. Pay at the door or in advance to
Sandra Keys or Sarah Martin.

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