Library Closed Victoria Day - Monday, May 18th
Robertson Library will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18th.
Library hours are available at http://library.upei.ca/hours
Happy Victoria Day!
Learn About Mi'kmaq Culture and History
The Library is pleased to be able to host a beautiful exhibit featuring information and images of Mi'kmaq history and culture. The set of 3 displays is installed in the Learning Commons, just beside the printers. Come over and grab a coffee at Samuels and learn how to say "Hi" in Mi'kmaq, and much more! The exihibit was designed by the Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI and is here until the end of June.
UPEI RefWorks migration - May 14
Notice to UPEI RefWorks users
UPEI to launch 'Bowing Down Home' website at several events
UPEI’s Robertson Library and the Canadian Museum of History are proud to announce that the launch of a new website, bowingdownhome.ca, will take place at a series of events across the province in early April. The website is devoted to Prince Edward Island fiddling traditions.
The launch parties, fittingly being held at community halls, will include presentations about the website, refreshments, and ceilidhs, featuring fiddlers whose music appears on the site. Events start at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm:
Library Extended Hours April 10 - May 1
Robertson Library will be open extended hours April 10 - May 1.
Monday - Friday -- 8 am - 11 pm
Saturday & Sunday -- 9 am - 11 pm
Good luck with your exams!
Library Open Easter Weekend
Robertson Library will be open on Easter weekend, April 3-6, the following hours:
Good Friday -- 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Saturday -- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Easter Sunday -- 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm
Easter Monday -- 12:00 noon - 10:00 pm
Happy Easter!
EBSCO connection problems (EBSCOhost, OneSearch)
There are connection problems affecting EBSCO databases (including OneSearch) and there may continue to be periods of extreme slowdown or connection timeout.
We will update this notice when it appears to be fixed.
[Last update: Wednesday 8:13pm by librarian Melissa Belvadi - The problem appears to be between major segments of the network between UPEI and EBSCO, not actually at EBSCO itself. The appropriate network people have been notified.]
Samuel's Cafe has reduced hours this week
Samuel's Café in the Robertson Library will be operating on reduced hours. It
Book Sale Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7
Books Beyond Your imagination!
Robertson Library, in conjunction with the UPEI Biology Society, will be holding a used book sale on Friday, March 6, noon - 6 pm and Saturday, March 7, 10 am - 3 pm in Room 302/303 (Upper Level) of the Robertson Library. (Storm date the following weekend, same time.)
Come and browse through a great collection of books - there's something for everyone. Our prices are great too!