Blogs

Depositing research data in an appropriate data repository such as our institutional Borealis can help preserve research data over time, increase its visibility, and support responsible data sharing and reuse to foster new research and innovation.

Join us on online November 6 from 1:00pm-2:00pm to learn about the key considerations involved in preparing and depositing research data for preservation and sharing.

Every year for a week in the second half of October, research libraries, open access advocacy organizations and some members of the publishing industry celebrate International Open Access Week, filled with learning opportunities for faculty and students around the economics, ethics and practical issues around scholarly publishing. Leddy Library has hosted events here and elsewhere for many years, and this year we have hybrid sessions taking place online and in Leddy’s Student Collaboratory on the first floor of the Main building (all times Eastern and in English):
 

This Fall term Leddy Library has joined the Ontario Council of University Libraries [OCUL] Ask the Library chat service that provides quick, convenient access to expert library support. Whether users need help finding resources, developing a research strategy, accessing library services, or navigating citations, Ask the Library connects them with knowledgeable library staff who can help.

Over the past year, the Bamboo AI Interest Group has grown into a vibrant forum for librarians and library staff to learn about emerging AI technologies, share practical experiences, and discuss the opportunities and challenges AI presents for libraries and scholarly communication.

Leddy Library’s newest space is now open to the campus community. Made possible through a $1.2-million investment from the Graduate Student Society, the Study Commons expands and enhances the range of study environments available within Leddy Library.

Over the past months, Leddy Library staff and collections librarians have been connecting with faculty and staff across campus to identify books and monographs – in print and electronic -- by University of Windsor authors. Having gathered nearly 600 items from virtually all faculties and schools across campus, Leddy Library will be launching two initiatives to celebrate UWindsor’s research output in book and monograph form.

By Dawn Van Vlack
Posted April 16, 2026

I have never considered myself a history buff. In fact, I found history painfully boring in high school. It was a struggle just to stay focused, let alone feel engaged enough to participate. Maybe that had something to do with the teacher. Or maybe it was my own lack of attention. Or perhaps I simply saw the subject as irrelevant to my life at the time.

Five books, five champions, one winner. Join the fun and read the five books in this year's CBC's annual Battle of the Books-- Canada Reads.

Take a moment for yourself with calming, uplifting content that helps you pause, breathe, and restore balance. This collection of Mental Health & Wellness Quick Reads is perfect for supporting your well-being between busy study sessions.

Leddy Library is thrilled that Christopher Paul Curtis is back on campus for the month of March as the University of Windsor's 2026 Writer-in-Residence. Mr Curtis is the author of eight books-- several of which were written at Leddy Library. His first book, The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963, was released in 1995 and brought him immediate and well-deserved recognition.