Robertson Library is identifying and setting aside books in its collection that are also required textbooks for classes, when available.
For more information see the TextBook Access Project.
The lists are by Faculty, and are continually growing, so check back.
The librarians are maintaining lists of desirable print books for generous donors to purchase for us through the Amazon Wishlist system.
You get to choose which book you want to donate.
October is Mi’kmaq History Month
What’s with “Land Acknowledgment”? Living Treaties in Mi'kma’ki
Join us for a brown bag talk by Tammy MacDonald, Director of Research and Outreach; Consultation Negotiation Coordinator Mi’kmaq Confederacy OF PEI.
"Never conquered, and the land never ceded; find out why this entire section of Canada is still Mi'kma’ki, and why that one tiny fact is so important."
Monday, October 1st
Robertson Library, Upper Level, Room 312
Noon – 1 pm
Check out our display of recently acquired titles for our indigenous book collection.
Everyone is welcome. Coffee will be served.
Join UPEI's Dr. Brian Wagner for a demonstration of some incredible chemistry!.
Wednesday, September 19th, 1 pm to 1:30 pm
Robertson Library LINC, Room 265
This event is part of Science Literacy Week.
All are welcome!
Check out the Stars! A stargazing event outside the Robertson Library!
Robertson Library and the UPEI Department of Physics are celebrating Science Literacy Week, September 17th-23rd, by co-sponsoring a stargazing event on Sunday, September 23rd at 8:30 pm.
Megan Glover, UPEI Department of Physics, will give a presentation on navigating the night sky and how to set up and use the Library’s Dobsonian telescope.
You will discover how to find objects in the sky using star maps and learn stargazing tips!
In the case of a rainy or cloudy evening, the presentation will be held inside Robertson Library.
Check out the stars @ home! You can borrow the telescope from the Service Desk in the Robertson Library with your UPEI Campus Card. The telescope can be borrowed on a 7 day loan.
Part of Science Literacy Week - follow #scilit on twitter!
Robertson Library & NSO are hosting a movie night as part of New Student Orientation 2018 (NSO). Students voted on Deadpool 2 at NSO Welcome Day on Saturday, September 1st!
Join us Friday, September 7th at 7 pm in Duffy Science Centre, Room 135. We’ll supply the popcorn. Bring your non-alcoholic lidded drink.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome! Please note that Deadpool 2 has an R: Restricted rating and is not suitable for audiences under 18 years.
We'd love for you to join us!
Welcome all new and returning students. Robertson Library will be open 9 am - 5 pm on Saturday, Sep. 1, NSO Welcome Day! Come and visit your library. We'd love to show you around!
Want to find out more about NSO? Visit the New Student Orientation website.
The Library will be open on Labour Day, Monday, Sep. 3 from 1 pm - 8 pm.
Happy Labour Day!
Robertson Library is closed on Friday August 17, 2018, for Gold Cup Day. We will reopen on Sunday August 19, 2018 at 1pm.
You are welcome to attend the opening of Sailing to the Shores of Generosity, an exhibit of small works of mixed media/collage by artist Louise Mould.
The Library is hosting an opening of the exhibit on August 26 from 2-4pm and the exhibit continues to September 21, 2018. For more information about the exhibit and Louise Mould, click here.
test Past Exhibit
