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Colleagues invited to celebrate retirement of long-time librarian Joan Dalton
Nov 1, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
Joan Dalton arrived on the University of Windsor campus in 1978 to begin studies toward an MA in English. She added an MLIS degree at Western University before returning to Leddy Library to launch her professional career as an academic librarian.
Climate justice key topic during Open Access week
Oct 24, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
Leddy Library invites the community to join a conversation around climate justice to celebrate International Open Access Week.
Art Installation at Leddy Library honours Orange Shirt Day
Sep 27, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
An art installation on display this week in the Leddy Library honours Orange Shirt Day.
Located in the library’s main stairwell, the installation contains roughly 6,000 small orange shirts strung together to acknowledge the unofficial number of unmarked graves of Indigenous children found on the grounds of former residential schools in the U.S. and Canada.
Leddy adds rooms dedicated to student wellness
Sep 23, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
The Leddy Library surprised students this month with three new spaces designed to enhance their wellness.
These spaces have been designated as “wellness rooms”: two in the main building on the second and third floors, and one in the west building on the third floor. Each room is equipped with dimmable lighting and cozy furniture to help students relax.
Library archives a stop on Doors Open tour
Sep 22, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
Deep in the basement of the Leddy Library lies a fascinating collection of manuscripts, photographs, and special published works. These archives will welcome the public to see historical highlights spanning from the 1600s to the 2000s during Doors Open Windsor.
English learners to gain training in data literacy
Sep 19, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
A partnership with the Academic Data Centre will provide students in the English Language Improvement Program with training in data literacy, statistical analysis, and research data management.
“A lovely young Queen”: Elizabeth II at the University of Windsor
Sep 9, 2022Posted By: Archives & Special Collections
By Sarah Glassford
Posted September 9, 2022
Library encourages faculty to assist in print collection review
Aug 16, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
Faculty are reminded of the ongoing Library Collections Review & Deselection Project, where lists of print books identified for removal from the collection have been posted for their review.
Math students gain experience through the Academic Data Centre
Aug 5, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
Researchers had extra support at the Academic Data Centre in the Winter 2022 semester thanks to mathematics and statistics students. Nine students enrolled in the statistical consulting courses had the opportunity to assist in the centre to hone their skills and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Geospatial data analyst creates tool to raise awareness of extreme heat and flooding in the region
Jun 16, 2022Posted By: Leddy Library
With temperatures rising across Windsor-Essex County this week, Leddy Library’s geospatial data analyst, Carina Luo, designed a web application to raise awareness about climatic hazards in the area, particularly flooding and extreme heat.
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