Did you know that the Archer Library has a collection of rare books, including a large collection of rare Robinson Crusoe editions? Libraries are full of exciting collections and unusual treasures, as can be found at the famous Library of Congress: The Library of Congress (Washington, DC, USA) is the proud owner of the world’s biggest comic book collection (over 100,000 comic books)!
Further Reading: http://librarysciencelist.com/25-coolest-things-about-library-of-congress/
Sometimes books are returned to us with some interesting extras (personal notes, pressed flowers), and sometimes the books themselves return in…interesting conditions.
The patron who returned this book said that her dog had become frightened during a thunderstorm and, in its distress, chewed the binding of her library book. The friend who accompanied the patron noted that animal glues (including rabbit) are sometimes used in book binding. Perhaps this attracted the dog to the book?
To learn all you ever wanted to know about book binding glues (and how to make them!), check out this page.
The Archer Library is well-known for it’s stunning internal architecture. Many libraries around the world are also wonderful attractions and tourist sites, such as the Tianjin Binhai Library. Built in 2017, this library is located in China and is an amazing architectural specimen. It is both artistic and practical, with an impressive collection of books and services. It’s interesting to note that the spines of the books seen in the main auditorium are actually just spines of books that are printed and pasted to the walls.
Further reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianjin_Binhai_Library
The Library is hosting a screening of the new documentary, Paywall: The Business of Scholarship, during Open Access Week (October 22-28, 2018).
“Paywall: The Business of Scholarship is a documentary which focuses on the need for open access to research and science, questions the rationale behind the $25.2 billion a year that flows into for-profit academic publishers, examines the 35-40% profit margin associated with the top academic publisher Elsevier and looks at how that profit margin is often greater than some of the most profitable tech companies like Apple, Facebook and Google.”
Every month yoURArcher blog will be profiling a staff member so you can get to know the people behind all the library magic.
This month we’d like to introduce you to Angela Asherbranner, one of our valued User Services employees. Angela has a Master’s of Fine Arts and performs wizardry with maps, videos, and illustrations. Her hobbies include MMOs and serving her feline masters.
Loki, one of the above mentioned feline masters.
What’s the one book you suggest everyone read? Why?
Non-fiction: Il Libro dell’Arte, Cennino Cennini. Fascinating insight into the culture, materials and techniques of 14th Century Italian artists. Many of the methods are still valid today.
Fiction: Strangers, Dean Koontz. Fun story of suspense and drama with an unexpected ending.
Who are your favourite writers?
Dean Koontz
Edward Johnston
Nicholas Hilliard
What’s one skill that everyone should develop?
Technology skills beyond the basics.
Which person – living or dead – do you most admire?
Nicholas Hilliard
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I don’t know, I’m not done achieving yet. So far, any achievements related to my professional development as a Digital Artist.
Where would you most like to live?
Anywhere they never heard of snow.
What is your most treasured possession?
My two adorable, demanding cats, my 18.5′ Alienware laptop with dual Nvidia graphic cards.
What’s one powerful piece of advice for living a fulfilling life?
Never believe anyone who tells you that you can’t do something.
The Library is hosting a Town Hall and Open House! Join us on Thursday, October 11, 2018 for a celebration of Archer Library programs and services. Come learn more about how the Library can support your research and study!
Highlights will include a Town Hall (10-10:30am), an Open House (10:30-2:30–Come & Go), and a variety of Tours.
Everyone Welcome! Refreshments served throughout the day.
*Participating students will be entered to win a full day booking in an Archer study room (with snacks!)*
“Watching patrons trying to find things in the collection after shifting”
GIF – www.libraryproblems.com – 30 May 2015
As you may have experienced we are working on a shifting project in the Archer Library.
When this project is completed the library users and visitors will be able to enjoy more window views from each library floor. We have already compressed the journals on the 5th floor and have moved part of the collection on the 4th floor to the 5th floor. Currently the library staff is moving the collection on the 4th floor. And when that is completed part of the 3rd floor will be moved to the 4th floor. And last but not least the 3rd floor will be shifted to create the “Library with a View” areas on the 3rd, 4th and 5th floor of the Archer Library building.
We recommend a visit to the website Library Problems, created by William Ottens (MLS); if you want to have a laugh at common librarian frustrations.
Distance students living in Clearwater River, La Ronge and Turnor Lake completed the UREAD (Distance Library Services) material request form for the delivery of library books for their Online English 100 course. Did you know that if you are a registered distance student you can request books from the University of Regina Libraries. It’s free! We will mail the library books to your shipping address and include a return postage label. On Friday 14 September, 2018 I walked from the Archer Library to the First Nations University Library in Regina to retrieve these library items. The day was overcast, but luckily no rain or snow yet.
After retrieving the items I visited the Teepee Art Installation in front of the First Nations University. So especially for the students from Clearwater River, La Ronge and Turnor Lake and all the other distance students taking classes with the University of Regina. Check out the online article from the Leader Post “kêhtê-ayak: New teepee art installation brings Indigenous history to life”, written by Jennifer Ackerman. If you live in Regina go to the First Nations University building to experience this art installation before the first snow fall! – Corina van den Berg
*sad Sarah McLachlan song playing in the background*
Lost. Abandoned. Forgotten.
These are the water bottles at the Archer Library’s lost and found. For the cost of a reshare, you can help reunite them with their owners. Won’t you please help out these beverage containers?
Here’s some Library Lost & Found info you may not know:
We have a lost & found!
Once a week, we pack up unclaimed lost & found items and send them to the campus’ main lost & found office in the Classroom Building (room 113). If your lost item isn’t in the library, it might be there. Don’t give up hope!
Lost items of a sensitive or valuable nature (eg. wallets) are turned in to Campus Security.
If you think you may have lost something in the library, please see staff at the Help Desk. You can also call (306-585-4133), email, or send us a chat message.
Libraries have always been co-operative ventures, and academic libraries stand at a unique crossroads between several aspects of the academy, including teaching, learning, and student support. Thus, partnering with other units on campus to advance shared aims is a key way the library fulfils its mission. One example of this is a new joint venture between the Archer Library and the Student Success Centre. Emerging from conversation between the Student Success Librarian and the Writing Co-ordinator was a proposal to improve access to writing support, particularly during evening hours.
This new partnership will see writing tutors available on the main floor of the Archer Library in the Poplar Room. These drop in sessions will be available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning September 18. This extends the availability of this important service beyond regular business hours in a location convenient to students. The success of this initiative will be assessed at the end of the fall semester, but we are hopeful that students will take advantage of this opportunity such that it would be continued in future semesters.
