Not sure where to start with your first or second (or tenth) research paper?
Have a question about a specific part of the research or writing process?
Check out the Library’s new “Start Your Research Paper Here” guide.
Click through the different categories to find information and tips on all stages of completing a research paper, from picking a topic, to finding articles, to writing and grammar!
Mi’kmaq Treaty Day commemorates the key role of treaties in the relationship between the Mi’kmaq nation and the Crown, and the continuing importance of these treaties for Canada.
“Treaty Day serves as an important symbolic event to both strengthen the relationship between the Mi’kmaq of PEI and the Crown and to educate the public about the Mi’kmaq Treaties, as well as Mi’kmaq History and Culture – all important steps on the path to reconciliation.” Darlene Bernard, Chief of Lennox Island First Nation on PEI.
For more information on Treaty Day, visit https://lnuey.ca/treatyday/.
October is Mi’kmaq History Month, a time to promote awareness of Mi’kmaq treaties, culture, history, and heritage.
UPEI has stated in our “UPEI Strategic Plan, 2018–2023” that "UPEI is committed to advancing reconciliation through higher education. As a community, we have started a journey of growth to realize the role we must play in promoting an understanding of Indigenous history and culture, and supporting respectful relationships. UPEI recognizes that discussions in this era of truth and reconciliation will unveil difficult facts within our country’s history. However, in keeping with our institutional vision, we know that education is vital to understanding the history of colonialism and the forward-looking process of reconciliation. Working together, we must use knowledge as a catalyst for meaningful change in communities here in Prince Edward Island and around our world."
Check out the Library’s Mi'kmaq - Research Guide for resources about the Mi'kmaq in Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada.
Is the Crown at War With Us?, a feature-length documentary by Alanis Obomsawin, chronicles the conflict between the Canadian government and the native Mi'kmaq people of Burnt Church, New Brunswick over traditional fishing rights (2002, 97 minutes). Access is available through the Library Catalogue.
The 2020 Mi'kmaq History Month poster - Plant Knowledge and Use - 
is available from the Mi'kmaq History Month website.
Orange Shirt Day, September 30th, "is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind."
Curio.ca has drawn together Residential Schools: A Sad Chapter in Canadian History, a collection of video and audio materials for us to listen to, to watch, and to reflect on.
In addition, NFB includes a collection of Indigenous Cinema you can explore.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! We wish you all the best in the future!
UPEI's convocation website is available at https://www.upei.ca/convocation
Alumni - check out Alumni Premier. UPEI offers its alumni ongoing access to Robertson Library resources and services through Alumni Premier for a small annual fee.
We hope to see you in the Library. And don't forget, you can still sign out books with your UPEI Campus Card.
The Reverend Doctor Joseph Charles Cheverie — fondly known to generations of Islanders as “Father Charlie” — passed away in late August 2019. In reflecting on his legacy — at this University and beyond — the Library’s University Archives & Special Collections unit realized that one measure of his impact can be seen through several of our digital collections.
Visit Remembering Father Charlie Cheverie Through Our Digital Collections to learn more.
As of Monday, December 7, 2020, items should be returned to the Utility/Security building on the UPEI Campus (see map below). If you need to return library items that you currently have on loan, then you can return them at that building between the hours of 8AM - 10PM. When returning your items please maintain social distancing standards.
Please be sure to follow social distancing guidelines when returning any materials.
Links to authoritative sources of information about COVID-19, local, international, and scholarly.
https://library.upei.ca/covid-19-coronavirus-information-resources
Image credit: CDC / Alissa Eckert, Dan Higgins; public domain
Robertson Library is pleased to host guitar duo Matt2, UPEI music students Matt Kays and Matt McNally, for a noontime performance in the Lobby of the Library on Tuesday, March 10th.
Drop by, relax, and be entertained by these talented musicians performing their diverse repertoire, from classical to jazz.
Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week, February 23 - 29!
“Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms” -- that includes having access to all reading materials!
We encourage you to come to the Library and check out books that have been challenged or banned in our Freedom to Read Week display. We also have a selection of books “under wraps” which were banned/challenged in Canada, with an excerpt of why they were challenged. Test your knowledge to see if you can guess their titles!
Fill out a Freedom to Read puzzle or word search to win a $15. gift card to the UPEI Bookstore.
Take a pic of your favourite banned or challenged book and share it on social media!
Check out the Freedom to Read Week website at http://www.freedomtoread.ca/
Books in the display may be borrowed from the Library.
