There are plenty of activities for all to enjoy during Reading Week. Stop by UBC Library to catch a film, play some games or learn from a workshop. All activities are free of charge.
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February 1 – 28 Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, level 3
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Chapman Learning Commons showcase exhibit This exhibit highlights the services the CLC offers to students and the UBC community. From peer coaches and tutoring to equipment lending, the CLC has a lot to offer. |
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Tuesday, February 18 All day Koerner Library
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Koerner Library is offering ten of it’s most popular workshops for any interested graduate students, staff, instructors or faculty – all in one day. Sessions include citation management tools, literature reviews, how to build your academic profile, and using GIS in research.
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Thursday, February 20 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Xwi7xwa Library |
Have you ever said “my paper is done… except for the bibliography and citations” and then proceeded to pull all nighter? If so, it might be time to learn how to use Zotero! Zotero is a citation management tool to help you collect, organize, cite and share your resources (ALL your resources – books, articles, news sources, websites, videos… you name it!) Tea and bannock will be provided. |
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Koerner Library, 3rd floor. |
Games Day
Take a break from your research and come to Koerner Library for an afternoon of board games and fun! Bring your own games or enjoy one of the games provided. Games available include: Scrabble, Fluxx, Cranium, Apples to Apples, and more! |
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Friday, February 21 2 p.m. Koerner Library, Room 216 |
Film Screening: Scott Pilgrim vs the World The perfect film to watch on a lazy weekday afternoon when you’re supposed to be doing homework! Part of the recently acquired Videomatica collection. |
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February 24 – 28 Koerner Library, 2nd and 3rd floors |
Freedom to Read Week exhibit
During Freedom to Read Week Koerner Library will be running a series of displays reminding us of the dangers of censorship and the benefits of freedom of expression. Displays include a timeline of banned/challenged books in Canada and posters of frequently challenged works.
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