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Polonia Virtual Collection

Virtual display celebrates the 20th anniversary of library’s Polonia Collection

Dec 18, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
The Leddy Library is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Polonia Collection, a unique cultural collection initiated by the generous funds of the Polish Community in Windsor, with a virtual display.
Michael Chekhov looks on as Ludmila Chirikov and Lucy Singer fit Beatrice Straight for a costume in this photo by Nonny Gardner Cangelosi, used by permission.

Virtual celebration to bring together theatre scholars to launch digital archive

Dec 9, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
Michael Chekhov looks on as Ludmila Chirikov and Lucy Singer fit Beatrice Straight for a costume in this photo by Nonny Gardner Cangelosi, used by permission.
Rampike archive screen shot

Literary magazine finds second life through Leddy Library online archive

Dec 4, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
It’s been 40 years since the first issue of Rampike, a cutting-edge literary magazine, rolled out from the basement of Rivercrest Road near the Humber River, in Toronto’s west end.
GIS Map of Windsor's Neighbourhood Walkability

Geospatial analyst maps neighbourhood walkability

Nov 18, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
The Leddy Library invites patrons to explore Windsor’s Neighbourhood Walkability map application for GIS Day.
Anushray Singh, director of the historical documentary “The North was our Canaan,” films footage in the Leddy Library.

Library resources aid documentary headed to Montreal Independent Film Fest

Nov 12, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
Lights, camera, library? A local film headed to the Montreal Independent Film Fest sheds light on the importance of primary resources to capture historic stories.
Remembrance Day Banner

Lest We Forget

Nov 11, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
Today we honour those who gave their lives serving Canada by observing a moment of silence at 11 am.
Two Row Wampum Replica Belt

Library resources highlight the importance of treaties

Nov 2, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
In Ontario, Treaties Recognition Week takes place the first week of November each year. It was introduced in 2016 as one way to honour the importance of treaties and to help Ontarians learn more about treaty rights and relationships.
Book Cover - This is Klaus

Stray cats inspire librarian’s book for children

Oct 28, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
It was during the gloomy month of March in the early stage of lockdown that librarian and author Heidi Jacobs found herself restless and distracted. Staring out her back window to the garden her she was entertained by the antics of two stray cats who had made a home for themselves in her backyard.
The Windsor Review Website

Creative journal relaunch to provide open access

Oct 19, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
The Windsor Review is a long-standing journal that began in 1965, featuring both scholarship and creative writing. Published biannually by the University of Windsor Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Department of English and Creative Writing, the journal currently features poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and review essays. 
GIS Image

Virtual data labs available at Leddy Library

Oct 1, 2020
Posted By: Leddy Library
Students and researchers seeking assistance in applying data and statistical analysis to their research can now take advantage of virtual labs online.
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