Dalhousie Libraries
@dallibraries.bsky.social
Knowledge hub and information specialists at #DalhousieU.
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Make your voice count — join LAC’s Youth Advisory Council!
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Make your voice count — join LAC’s Youth Advisory Council!
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Join us for a free workshop this Thursday, November 27 @ 10:30 am in the Killam Library: Make a Beaded Ornament! All supplies are provided. Register for your spot: bit.ly/ornament25
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Join us for a free workshop this Thursday, November 27 @ 10:30 am in the Killam Library: Make a Beaded Ornament! All supplies are provided. Register for your spot: bit.ly/ornament25
A great morning learning about so many innovations and GIS research projects as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dal’s GIS Centre 📍🗺️🎉 #GISDay2025
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A great morning learning about so many innovations and GIS research projects as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dal’s GIS Centre 📍🗺️🎉 #GISDay2025
November 16 marks a milestone for @dalhousie.bsky.social Geographic Information Systems Centre (GIS Centre); 20 years of innovation, collaboration, and impact: blogs.dal.ca/libraries/20...
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
November 16 marks a milestone for @dalhousie.bsky.social Geographic Information Systems Centre (GIS Centre); 20 years of innovation, collaboration, and impact: blogs.dal.ca/libraries/20...
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Did you know today, Nov. 6, is World Digital Preservation Day? This year's theme is 'Why preserve?'. In this video, Renée from the Halifax Municipal Archives team shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving digital information for the long term.
Learn more at: halifax.ca/archives
#WDPD2025
Learn more at: halifax.ca/archives
#WDPD2025
November 6, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Did you know today, Nov. 6, is World Digital Preservation Day? This year's theme is 'Why preserve?'. In this video, Renée from the Halifax Municipal Archives team shares her thoughts on the importance of preserving digital information for the long term.
Learn more at: halifax.ca/archives
#WDPD2025
Learn more at: halifax.ca/archives
#WDPD2025
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🚀 Ready to lead national conversations on AI in research libraries? / Prêt·e à diriger les discussions nationales sur l’IA?
CARL is seeking a VPO for AI & Library Strategies. / L'ABRC est à la recherche d'un·e API pour l'IA et stratégies de bibliothèque.
Details: www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...
CARL is seeking a VPO for AI & Library Strategies. / L'ABRC est à la recherche d'un·e API pour l'IA et stratégies de bibliothèque.
Details: www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🚀 Ready to lead national conversations on AI in research libraries? / Prêt·e à diriger les discussions nationales sur l’IA?
CARL is seeking a VPO for AI & Library Strategies. / L'ABRC est à la recherche d'un·e API pour l'IA et stratégies de bibliothèque.
Details: www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...
CARL is seeking a VPO for AI & Library Strategies. / L'ABRC est à la recherche d'un·e API pour l'IA et stratégies de bibliothèque.
Details: www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...
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Our speaker series this week moves to Thursday as we welcome Emma Fitzgerald—author, illustrator and educator—discussing two illustrated books, Two Crows and EveryBody's Different on EveryBody Street. All are welcome! Thursday Nov 6, 11:30-1:00, McCain 1198.
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Our speaker series this week moves to Thursday as we welcome Emma Fitzgerald—author, illustrator and educator—discussing two illustrated books, Two Crows and EveryBody's Different on EveryBody Street. All are welcome! Thursday Nov 6, 11:30-1:00, McCain 1198.
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Dal Alumni Sana Salehi and Mariam Knakriah are co-hosting "Women of Colour in Climate" event this Monday.
The event is designed to bring together students and early-career professionals to explore the intersections of identity, leadership, and climate action.
The event is designed to bring together students and early-career professionals to explore the intersections of identity, leadership, and climate action.
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Dal Alumni Sana Salehi and Mariam Knakriah are co-hosting "Women of Colour in Climate" event this Monday.
The event is designed to bring together students and early-career professionals to explore the intersections of identity, leadership, and climate action.
The event is designed to bring together students and early-career professionals to explore the intersections of identity, leadership, and climate action.
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🍵 It's communi-tea time! Let's continue the chat on library websites.
📅Nov 27, 1-2pm ET
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-pa...
🍵 C'est l'heure du communau-thé ! Poursuivons la discussion sur les sites web des bibliothèques.
📅27 nov, 13h-14h HE
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/fr/mini-site...
📅Nov 27, 1-2pm ET
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-pa...
🍵 C'est l'heure du communau-thé ! Poursuivons la discussion sur les sites web des bibliothèques.
📅27 nov, 13h-14h HE
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/fr/mini-site...
November 3, 2025 at 11:53 PM
🍵 It's communi-tea time! Let's continue the chat on library websites.
📅Nov 27, 1-2pm ET
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-pa...
🍵 C'est l'heure du communau-thé ! Poursuivons la discussion sur les sites web des bibliothèques.
📅27 nov, 13h-14h HE
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/fr/mini-site...
📅Nov 27, 1-2pm ET
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-pa...
🍵 C'est l'heure du communau-thé ! Poursuivons la discussion sur les sites web des bibliothèques.
📅27 nov, 13h-14h HE
🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/fr/mini-site...
Need a November reading recommendation? Our Dal Reads selection Son of Elsewhere by @elamin.bsky.social weaves a personal tale of identity, adolescence, and the immigrant experience. Get a free copy at your closest Dal library!
We are delighted to announce that our #DalReads title for 2025-2026 is Son of Elsewhere by Elamin Abdelmahmoud!
Elamin's memoir charts his life in wise, funny, and moving reflections on the threads that weave together his identity. Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook bit.ly/dal-reads-20...
Elamin's memoir charts his life in wise, funny, and moving reflections on the threads that weave together his identity. Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook bit.ly/dal-reads-20...
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Need a November reading recommendation? Our Dal Reads selection Son of Elsewhere by @elamin.bsky.social weaves a personal tale of identity, adolescence, and the immigrant experience. Get a free copy at your closest Dal library!
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Media Literacy Tips.
In this AI era, vigilance is key! 🍁
#CanadianLibraryMonth #MediaLiteracy #Libraries #Literacy #FactChecking #ChooseCanada🍁
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Media Literacy Tips.
In this AI era, vigilance is key! 🍁
#CanadianLibraryMonth #MediaLiteracy #Libraries #Literacy #FactChecking #ChooseCanada🍁
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For 15 years, Dal’s campus Mawio’mi has been a highlight of Mi’kmaw History Month — bringing colour, connection, and culture to the Quad. This year’s celebration showcased dance, craft, food, and tradition.
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In photos: Dal's 15th Mawio'mi brings colour and connection to campus
Dal's Mawio'mi transformed campus into a vibrant celebration of Mi'kmaw culture, bringing together community members of all ages for dance, food, and connection.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For 15 years, Dal’s campus Mawio’mi has been a highlight of Mi’kmaw History Month — bringing colour, connection, and culture to the Quad. This year’s celebration showcased dance, craft, food, and tradition.
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🔓 Earlier this year, SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR released a draft revised Open Access Policy on Publications for feedback.
The comments received have been summarized in a new report available here ▶️ tinyurl.com/ytrauau2
#OAWeek
The comments received have been summarized in a new report available here ▶️ tinyurl.com/ytrauau2
#OAWeek
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🔓 Earlier this year, SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR released a draft revised Open Access Policy on Publications for feedback.
The comments received have been summarized in a new report available here ▶️ tinyurl.com/ytrauau2
#OAWeek
The comments received have been summarized in a new report available here ▶️ tinyurl.com/ytrauau2
#OAWeek
The Ko'jua Okuom in the Killam Library will be closed from Monday, October 27, to Friday, November 7, to facilitate a ventilation upgrade that will enable on-demand smudging in the room. This welcome upgrade is a milestone for this valued Indigenous event space on campus.
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The Ko'jua Okuom in the Killam Library will be closed from Monday, October 27, to Friday, November 7, to facilitate a ventilation upgrade that will enable on-demand smudging in the room. This welcome upgrade is a milestone for this valued Indigenous event space on campus.
We believe in the widespread dissemination of scholarship and knowledge in all forms and provide free publishing support with Open Journal Systems, removing barriers so journals can share knowledge globally. Browse our hosted journals: ojs.library.dal.ca 🌍📚 #OpenAccessWeek
October 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
We believe in the widespread dissemination of scholarship and knowledge in all forms and provide free publishing support with Open Journal Systems, removing barriers so journals can share knowledge globally. Browse our hosted journals: ojs.library.dal.ca 🌍📚 #OpenAccessWeek
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🧠 Balancing open science with research security is a hallmark of the modern research mindset. Researchers can foster discovery and collaboration, while also safeguarding sensitive data and intellectual property from misuse. 🧪
Learn more ➡️ go.cca-reports.ca/3KPUnob
Learn more ➡️ go.cca-reports.ca/3KPUnob
October 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🧠 Balancing open science with research security is a hallmark of the modern research mindset. Researchers can foster discovery and collaboration, while also safeguarding sensitive data and intellectual property from misuse. 🧪
Learn more ➡️ go.cca-reports.ca/3KPUnob
Learn more ➡️ go.cca-reports.ca/3KPUnob
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Please join us for an #OpenAccessWeek special Copyright Quick Chat on Creative Commons Licensing! Friday at 10 am we'll look at the differences between the Creative Commons licences and how you can use them in your classroom and to maximize your research impact - register: bit.ly/copyright-ccl
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Please join us for an #OpenAccessWeek special Copyright Quick Chat on Creative Commons Licensing! Friday at 10 am we'll look at the differences between the Creative Commons licences and how you can use them in your classroom and to maximize your research impact - register: bit.ly/copyright-ccl
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On October 22, 1966, Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old Anishinaabe boy, died after escaping the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. He tried to walk over 600 kilometres to his home community in Ogoki Post.
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
On October 22, 1966, Chanie Wenjack, a 12-year-old Anishinaabe boy, died after escaping the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. He tried to walk over 600 kilometres to his home community in Ogoki Post.
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
Learn more about Chanie’s Story by watching The Secret Path secretpathweek.ca
Please join us for an #OpenAccessWeek special Copyright Quick Chat on Creative Commons Licensing! Friday at 10 am we'll look at the differences between the Creative Commons licences and how you can use them in your classroom and to maximize your research impact - register: bit.ly/copyright-ccl
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Please join us for an #OpenAccessWeek special Copyright Quick Chat on Creative Commons Licensing! Friday at 10 am we'll look at the differences between the Creative Commons licences and how you can use them in your classroom and to maximize your research impact - register: bit.ly/copyright-ccl
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Please join us this Wednesday for a free film screening of The Secret Path at 4 p.m. in the Ko'jua Okuom in the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in the Killam learning commons. All are welcome! @dalhousie.bsky.social @downiewenjack.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Please join us this Wednesday for a free film screening of The Secret Path at 4 p.m. in the Ko'jua Okuom in the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in the Killam learning commons. All are welcome! @dalhousie.bsky.social @downiewenjack.bsky.social
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Who owns our #knowledge? How can #scholarly communities take control? It's #OpenAccess Week October 20 - 26, 2025. PKP is taking time to reflect, celebrate communities and contributors, and invite folks to take action.
pkp.sfu.ca/2025/10/16/o...
#OAWeek #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #AcademicSky
pkp.sfu.ca/2025/10/16/o...
#OAWeek #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #AcademicSky
Who Owns Our Knowledge? How Communities Power the Future of Open Publishing with PKP - Public Knowledge Project
PKP takes the time to answer the Open Access Week 2025 theme question, "Who Owns Our Knowledge?" and invites communities to join in.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Who owns our #knowledge? How can #scholarly communities take control? It's #OpenAccess Week October 20 - 26, 2025. PKP is taking time to reflect, celebrate communities and contributors, and invite folks to take action.
pkp.sfu.ca/2025/10/16/o...
#OAWeek #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #AcademicSky
pkp.sfu.ca/2025/10/16/o...
#OAWeek #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA #AcademicSky
It's #OpenAccessWeek! Open access makes scholarly research literature available free to the public, without restrictions. Read more about what open access is, and why and how to do it: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/open-...
October 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's #OpenAccessWeek! Open access makes scholarly research literature available free to the public, without restrictions. Read more about what open access is, and why and how to do it: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/open-...
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New Blog Post: 'Who owns open knowledge? The two types of licence to consider when making books open access'. For OA Week, our senior editor Lucy Barnes writes about an issue of increasing concern to libraries: the implications of different types of open licence.
buff.ly/7radka2
buff.ly/7radka2
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New Blog Post: 'Who owns open knowledge? The two types of licence to consider when making books open access'. For OA Week, our senior editor Lucy Barnes writes about an issue of increasing concern to libraries: the implications of different types of open licence.
buff.ly/7radka2
buff.ly/7radka2
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We are pleased to announce that throughout Open Access Week, from 20 – 26 October, all Royal Society journal content is freely available. Explore our journals here: royalsociety.org/Journals/ #OAWeek #OAWeek25
October 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We are pleased to announce that throughout Open Access Week, from 20 – 26 October, all Royal Society journal content is freely available. Explore our journals here: royalsociety.org/Journals/ #OAWeek #OAWeek25
Please join us this Wednesday for a free film screening of The Secret Path at 4 p.m. in the Ko'jua Okuom in the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in the Killam learning commons. All are welcome! @dalhousie.bsky.social @downiewenjack.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Please join us this Wednesday for a free film screening of The Secret Path at 4 p.m. in the Ko'jua Okuom in the Downie Wenjack Legacy Space in the Killam learning commons. All are welcome! @dalhousie.bsky.social @downiewenjack.bsky.social