Join us in recognizing the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

We're shining a spotlight on this global campaign to raise awareness and take action against gender-based violence. This year, the Government of Canada’s theme is “Come Together, Act Now”, which calls on all of us - especially men and boys - to help shift harmful social norms, to recognize signs of violence, and to take steps to support survivors.

You can now visit our library’s special display to explore resources, stories, and educational materials inspired by the campaign.

Take a break and indulge a little while supporting a great cause! Join us on Tuesday November 26th at 10:00AM in the Robertson Library lobby for a free coffee or tea (don’t forget your reusable cup!) and a sweet treat, on us.

We are in an exciting lead-up to Giving Tuesday at UPEI on December 3, 2024, where we’re rallying together to show our love for the Robertson Library - a cornerstone of our campus for nearly 50 years. 

The Robertson Library is more than a building: it's a hub for student success, research, innovation, and growth. As UPEI expands, so too do the needs of our library and the students and faculty it serves. That’s why we’ve launched the Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign with an ambitious $15 million fundraising goal to create a modern, cutting-edge library and to secure its legacy for future generations.

And here’s the exciting part: every donation made to the Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign on or before Giving Tuesday on December 3rd will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000, thanks to an incredibly generous anonymous donor!

How to Donate:
  Visit the 'Love our Library' website
  Go to UPEI's direct donation page or call 902-894-2888

Let’s come together and show our support for the Robertson Library!

The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), observed on November 18th, is a time to honor the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence and systemic injustice. In recognition of this day, UPEI's Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights is hosting a traveling interactive art display across campus. This interactive display aims to create a meaningful space for expression, reflection, and engagement with the significance of TDOR.

The Robertson Library is pleased to host this display on Friday, November 22nd, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, in our main floor lobby. All are invited to participate by contributing to the canvas through words, artwork, or messages of love and support!

We are thrilled to announce that Robertson Library has been selected as the focus for UPEI’s Giving Tuesday event that falls on December 3rd. This campaign aims to revitalize our beloved library into a state-of-the-art facility that will continue to inspire learning, teaching, and research for the next 50 years.

Since its opening in January 1975, Robertson Library has been the heart of our campus, providing a welcoming space for students, faculty, alumni, and the broader Prince Edward Island community. This Giving Tuesday, your contribution will be a major help in our revitalization project that aims to keep this central part of UPEI alive and thriving. 

Every donation to the “Robertson Library Revitalization Campaign” made on or before Giving Tuesday will be matched by a generous anonymous donor, up to $20,000. This means your gift will have twice the impact, directly benefiting UPEI students, faculty, and community users.

Join us in shaping the future of Robertson Library and UPEI! Visit the Love Our Library website to participate in this transformative campaign, or click here for a direct donation link.

The Library has the newest award-winning Canadian books for you to discover!

The display includes the finalists and winners of the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Also included in the special display are the shortlisted books for the 2024 Scotiabank Giller Prize. The Scotiabank Giller Prize is awarded annually to the author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English. 

Lists of finalists and winning books from previous years of the Governor General's Literary Awards are available on the Canada Council for the Arts website.

Check out the Scotiabank Giller Prize website for further information.

Now's your chance to get your hands on award-winning Canadian literature!

November is Hindu Heritage Month in Canada!

Our library lobby will feature a curated display with carefully selected books and resources that highlight the many dimensions of Hinduism within and outside of Canada. 

Visit the special display whenever we're open, and remember that all books on display are borrowable!
 

Please note, the Robertson Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in observance of Remembrance Day.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, November 12.

Information on Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day is available on the Veterans Affairs Canada website.

The Robertson Library invites you to recognize and celebrate International Open Access Week during the week of October 21 - 28 on the UPEI campus. We will have a special display available in the library lobby from Oct 18th - Oct 28th.

The theme for 2024 is Community over Commercialization, which stemmed from "a growing recognition of the need to prioritize approaches to open scholarship that serve the best interests of the public and the academic community." More can be read about this year's theme here.

Learn more about open access.