Reminder: One Month to Submit Your Proposal

The 2018 conference invites research that considers "L.M. Montgomery and Reading" in all its forms and possibilities. The allusions in Montgomery’s novels and the richness of her own reading life raise a host of questions about the politics, history, culture, technologies, and practice of reading. In turn, fans and scholars explore what it means to read Montgomery as they continue to visit and revisit her novels and autobiographical work. Her enduring popularity continues to inspire translations and transformations that offer readers new ways to experience Montgomery’s texts. 

This conference will also mark the 25th anniversary of the L.M. Montgomery Institute, providing an important opportunity to (re)read and reflect on the past and future of Montgomery scholarship and to explore how the presenters see themselves in a community of international, interdisciplinary, and interrelated readers. 

For more details, see the full list of suggestions.

Please submit 250-300-word proposals and short CVs to the submission form on the LMMI website by 15 August 2017. Proposals should not only clearly articulate a strong argument but they should also situate that argument in the context of previous Montgomery scholarship. All proposals are blind reviewed. Proposals for workshops, exhibits, films, and performances are also welcomed. If you have issues submitting a proposal, please contact Donald Moses.

https://www.lmmontgomery.ca/conference2018/submission

Join Chris Vessey, Sidewalk Astronomers of Charlottetown, and Megan Glover, UPEI Physics Department, for a talk on exploring the evening sky with the Robertson Library's newly donated Sky Watcher telescope.  Learn how to use the telescope, a star wheel, and about apps to help you get started in astronomy.

When: Wednesday July 19,  2017
Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm with possibility for viewing
Where: Robertson Library, Main Floor

Light refreshments and the public is welcome.

Photograph: Sky Watcher Telescope

Robertson Library will be closed on Monday, July 3rd in lieu of Canada Day (Saturday, July 1st).

Canada Day 2017 - the 150th anniversary of Confederation!

Have a look at the activities planned for Canada Day, compiled by the Government of Canada (filter by Prince Edward Island, or by your region).

Happy Canada Day!

The Robertson Library invites the campus community to public presentations and mock classes by three candidates for the permanent-track position Health Sciences and Scholarly Communications Librarian. Each candidate will present on the following topic:

Looking to 2020 and beyond, what are the opportunities and challenges for the UPEI Library, as a smaller academic library, in providing:
 a) scholarly communications services?
 b) resources and services for the information needs of students and faculty in its veterinary medicine, nursing, and applied health science programs?

Each presentation will be followed by a mock class on the Pubmed database.

All presentations and classes will be held in Robertson Library Room 265 (Library Instruction Centre — LINC), and the schedule is as follows:

• On Monday, June 19, Ms. Kimberly Mears will present at 10:00 AM, followed by a mock class at approximately 11:00 AM.
• On Wednesday, June 21, Ms. Caitlin Bakker will present at 10:30 AM, followed by a mock class at approximately 11:30 AM.

All are welcome!

Robertson Library will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 22nd.

Library hours are available at http://library.upei.ca/hours

Happy Victoria Day!

Robertson Library will be open 9 am - 6 pm on Convocation Day, Saturday, May 13th.

Congratulations to all graduates!

Librarians at the University of Western Ontario have created a nice guide to explain and advise you on techniques and tools to protect the privacy of your information online.

UPEI's official policy on personal information and privacy is here.

BookLives has added it's 100th person, and fittingly it is the man behind the name of the Robertson Library, Samuel Napier Robertson. 

Check out his story, and the lives of many others in our Provenance Collection, at http://www.booklives.ca/islandora/object/booklives%3A936

(Image Credit: UPEI Archives)

April 2017

It's that time of the semester when the pressure is on to get those research papers done.

A few minutes with a librarian could save you hours of stress trying to find appropriate books or articles for your research paper.

Ask any member of the library staff for help. During most business hours, a librarian should be available to help.

During evening hours, the library staff may be able to get you started or help you find a time within the next couple of days to meet with a librarian.

Do you have library fines? Would you like to help a fellow student or family on Campus?

Bring non-perishable food or grocery items (e.g. canned goods, pasta, light bulbs, toilet paper, etc.- please no damaged, expired, or opened goods) for the Campus Food Bank to the Service Desk at the Library from Friday, April 7th to Friday, April 28th, 2017 and we’ll deduct $2.00 per item from your library fines.

And, if you don't have any Library fines??? We will gladly accept your items (as mentioned above) to support the Campus Food Bank.

If you have any questions, please contact the Service Desk, 902.566.0583.