New Classroom in McPherson Library

We’re proud to announce that the library’s new classroom (room 130) will be available to students for general computing use as of Friday, February 1st. The classroom consists of 29 brand new computer workstations, which will address the need for more computer access as indicated by feedback from library patrons.

Libraries Alumni Week Events

For the University's Alumni Week, a Libraries Open House will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2008 between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. entitled:

Your archives: your university: the history of the University of Victoria, and our alumni revealed in banners and displays.

Discover new authors in the alumni author exhibit at the entrance to the McPherson Library.

Come to the Welcome Desk, and learn about new library resources, ebooks, full-text databases, and more. There will be information about all the Libraries locations. For the nostalgic we have retained one section of the old card catalog!

People can sign up for one of the following V.I.P. tours:

1:00
Take a guided tour of the Library

2:00
Get a "hands-on" introduction to the Libraries Archives and Special Collections. A selection of yearbooks will be on display.

***Because tour sizes are limited, please preregister. Sign up at the Alumni Welcome table at the entrance to the Library or email lwoodruf@uvic.ca

Alumni Week is being organized by the Alumni Affairs Office. Information about other events can be found online at: http://alumni.uvic.ca/events/Alumni_Week.html

Guard Your Valuables

This is a reminder that there is an increased risk of theft in the Library during this busy period. Please do not leave valuables unattended - they may disappear within seconds. Theft is a crime of opportunity; therefore, do not provide it.

Building security thanks you for your attention to this matter.

28th Annual Art Education Faculty Exhibit Jan. 15 - Feb 14 in the McPherson Gallery

Claire Jordan, University Librarian's Office, sends the following message:

28th Annual Art Education Faculty Exhibit
Jan. 15, 2008 - Feb. 14, 2008 in the McPherson Library Gallery

As teachers and artists, the Faculty's art educators reveal their diverse artistic interests and identities. These are explored in drawings, paintings, collages, prints, ceramics, sculpture, and light displays.
This annual exhibit steps out of the classroom into the studios of art education to look at the creative energy which fuels their teaching.

Official opening: Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 3:30 pm. Dr. Ted Riecken, Dean of Education presiding.

The McPherson Library Gallery is open Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 11 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 9 pm, Saturday 10 - 9 pm and Sunday 10 am - 11 pm.