Six new bike charging stations are here in the Computer Commons! 🚲🔌 Pedal while you study, generate your own power (USB-A/C), and conquer that to-do list. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis. @mountroyalu.bsky.social @samrubuzz.bsky.social

Need a professional spot for your undergrad #ResearchAssistants? 💡 The Undergraduate Research HQ on the Library's 2nd floor is a dedicated space for research, meetings and co-working. Students and RAs can register with the Library for access & booking!

Join us to reflect on Academic Integrity October 8 + 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. Activities and prizes from the Library, Student Community Standards, Student Learning Services, Academic Development Centre and SAMRU. mru.ca/AcademicIntegrity #IDoA2025

💡 Looking to exchange ideas + inspire colleagues in library communications? CARL’s Comms CoP is hosting its first virtual symposium, CommConnect, on Feb 11, 2026! 📢 CFPs now open on the theme Communicating the Future: Libraries in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape 🔗 www.carl-abrc.ca/news/call-fo...

Join us to reflect on Academic Integrity October 8 + 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Main Street. Activities and prizes from the Library, Student Community Standards, Student Learning Services, Academic Development Centre and SAMRU. mru.ca/AcademicIntegrity #IDoA2025

MRU authors can now publish in ACM journals & conference proceedings without APCs (2025–2028). Must be the corresponding author w/ MRU email. Learn more library.mtroyal.ca/apcs

🍂Happy Fall! Please be aware of our upcoming holidays and special hours when planning your Library visits. Regular hours: Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm Friday: 8am-5pm Saturday + Sunday: 12-5pm ✅The first floor of the RLLC is accessible 24/7 with your ONECard.

New to MRU? 📚 Join our free 30-min virtual Library 101 workshop! Learn how to: 🔍 Find books & articles 📖 Get research + citation help 📅 Discover events & resources 📆 Aug 20 @ 12pm | Sept 8 @ 5pm RSVP: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/calendar/?ci...

Reminder: EBSCO’s new interface launches tomorrow, Aug 5! 🎉 Back up any saved searches or custom folders today to avoid losing them. Need help? Reach out to your Library team! library.mtroyal.ca/library-news...

Mohamed El-Hussein has been named as the AgeCare Research Chair in Aging for Mount Royal’s Centre for Health and Innovation in Aging. He brings a commitment to advancing research and practice in aging and continuing care, with expertise rooted in gerontology and cardiology. bit.ly/44WXKBv

Shining a spotlight on research that starts right here 🧠📚 Our MRU Authors collection highlights the work of Mount Royal faculty & researchers across disciplines. 📍Find it on Floor 1 of the #RLLC Browse online here: librarysearch.mtroyal.ca/discovery/co... #MRUAuthors #AcademicExcellence

📢 EBSCO databases are getting a new look on Aug 5! 🔎 Saved searches should migrate, but back up your "My Folder" content just in case. 📂 Custom folders won’t transfer—save them now! 📘 Quick start guide & help available via the Library. Learn more: library.mtroyal.ca/library-news...

☀️ Summer is here! Please be advised of our upcoming holidays and special hours. Regular hours are: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ✅ The first floor of the RLLC will remain open 24/7 with your ONECard.

🎓 Big congrats to the Class of 2025! We dug into the archives to celebrate with a look at convocation ceremonies through the decades—retro robes, bold looks, and all the MRU pride. 💙 ➡️ library.mtroyal.ca/library-news...

🎓 We're shining a spotlight on graduates whose journeys embody perseverance, purpose and passion. From the captain of the women’s basketball team, and the SAMRU Governor, to a degree 50 years in the making — convocation is a launching point for these MRU graduates. bit.ly/4kI0kAD

As they cross the stage and step into new chapters, whether it's launching a career, pursuing further education, or making a difference in their communities, one thing is clear — these MRU grads' journeys are just beginning! 🎓

📚 Need a textbook or your library hold after hours? The MRU Library BookBox offers 24/7 access to popular course reserves, recreational reading, and requested holds. 🪪 Scan your ONECard, take your item, and it’s automatically checked out to your account.

A team of third-year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems students took home the top prize at MRU’s INBU Hackathon for their innovative website that provided businesses with AI-powered recommendations for assessing their readiness to expand internationally. Learn more: bit.ly/4mwivKO

🚨 Deadline extended! 🚨 MRU senior students, there is still time to apply to be a 2025-26 Undergraduate Research Leader! Get paid ($22.50/hr), rep your faculty, mentor peers & build leadership skills 🙌 3–6 hrs/week, flex schedule. New deadline: May 25. Apply → library.mtroyal.ca/undergradres...

Tomorrow! Visit the Library from 12 to 2 to learn more about our audio production suites, VR Lab, Immersion Studio, and the Maker Studio!

🪻The spring semester is here - please be aware of our regular hours and holiday closures through June 22. Service desk hours are Monday through Friday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ✅24/7 Access to the RLLC's 1st floor with your ONECard. 🗃️Archives by appointment only

Embrace the power of your creativity at the Homegrown Inspirations: Storytellers Summit! Mark your calendars for May 2nd at 2 PM in the Ideas Lounge at MRU's Riddell Library & Learning Centre. Join us for this free event: bit.ly/4jTQlY3

MRU faculty are invited to an open house exploring the Library’s technology-rich spaces on May 6, 12–2 pm. Discover tools and approaches that support immersive, experiential learning in your courses. Learn more: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3887117

Students -- only one week left to apply for the Library Awards for Research Excellence!

REMINDER: All Library materials you borrowed through the winter semester are due back by end of day tomorrow, April 23.

🚨Senior MRU students! Apply for a paid Undergraduate Research Leader position! Support research, mentor peers, & promote research across campus. 4 spots available, one from each faculty. Apply by April 30! Learn more: bit.ly/4idbDin @samrubuzz.bsky.social @mountroyalu.bsky.social #MRU

Read MRU Librarian Richard Hayman's recent piece about the importance of Open Access with recommendations for how the Tri-Agency can further strengthen their Open Access Policy before 2026. theconversation.com/free-open-ac...

Join Digital Initiatives Librarian Richard Hayman and Kenna Olsen (Faculty of Arts) to hear about navigating the Canadian research landscape, recognizing predatory publishing and more. 📅 Tues. April 8, 11am-12:30pm in the Ideas Lounge Register here: bit.ly/4ilyh90

✨ Join our friends @erudit.org - have your Canadian journal disseminated on its platform! Not sure if it's right for you? The application is a first step but doesn't mean you are locked in. There is still opportunity to learn more. Apply soon! #CoalitionPublica #CanadianPublishing #ScholComm ⤵️

🔎Explore our online exhibit "Treating the 'Sick-Poor': Poverty & Medicine in Victorian London" to see the history of medical care for the poor in the 18th-19th centuries. Make an appointment at MRU's Archives & Special Collections for more! sites.google.com/mtroyal.ca/p...

Join our Undergraduate Research Leaders for a panel discussion on where research can take you! Alumni from each faculty will share their research journeys since MRU, offer insights, & answer questions. 📅 Mon. March 31, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Learn more and RSVP: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3884369

Join Digital Initiatives Librarian Richard Hayman and Kenna Olsen (Faculty of Arts) to hear about navigating the Canadian research landscape, recognizing predatory publishing and more. 📅 Tues. April 8, 11am-12:30pm in the Ideas Lounge Register here: bit.ly/4ilyh90

FACULTY: Drop in today, March 18, from 12 to 2 p.m. and explore the Library’s tech spaces. Try new tools and watch demons in the Maker Studio, VR Lab, Audio Production Rooms & Immersion Studio. #MRUlife #EdTech

CRKN and Érudit are proud to announce a new five-year agreement (2025–2029) for the Partnership for Open Access (POA), with 57 participating libraries. Learn more: www.crkn-rcdr.ca/en/investing...

MRU faculty, explore the Library’s tech spaces! Visit the Maker Studio, VR Lab, Audio Production Rooms & Immersion Studio to try new tools, watch demos & chat about integrating immersive tech into your curriculum. Drop in Tuesday March 18 & May 6, 12-2pm librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3887116

Join us in the Maker Studio for a workshop on creating eye-catching research posters! Learn design principles, Canva tips, & how to communicate your research clearly. 🗓️ March 13 + 14, 10am-12pm Register at library.mtroyal.ca/events @mountroyalu.bsky.social @samrubuzz.bsky.social

Applications to the Library Awards for Research Excellence are open! Submit your final project and be recognized for your hard work. 🏆 3 awards, 3 prizes available. Applications close May 5, 2024. Learn more: library.mtroyal.ca/about/awards @mountroyalu.bsky.social @samrubuzz.bsky.social

Can you stop the villainous "Mr. Paywall?" Solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and learn about open access publishing in our escape room on Thursday March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register here: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3883380 @samrubuzz.bsky.social @mountroyalu.bsky.social #OEWeek

It's Open Education Week! Visit the main floor of the #RLLC today through March 7 to share your experiences with Open Education Resources or to learn more about their benefits and how they can be utilized in the classroom!

🎓Presenting a poster at MRU’s Research & Scholarship Days? Join us for one of three online workshops on software, formatting, submission tips, & effective visual communication! Register here: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/calendar/int... #ResearchDays #MRU #PosterPresentation #ResearchTips

It's Fair Dealing Week! From Feb. 24 to 28 we celebrate this important aspect of Canada's Copyright Act. Our Copyright Advisor explores the relationship between fair dealing and freedom of expression in this new blog post. library.mtroyal.ca/c.php?g=7282...

Only two days left to apply for the Library and ADC's Open Educational Resources Grants!

Many students face burnout, stress, and anxiety. Faculty can play a key role in fostering supportive classroom environments, building caring relationships, and promoting resilience. Recommended reads from our librarian Madelaine here:

🗓️ Dive into the relationship between copyright, user rights, the public domain, and student research in our hybrid workshop on Thursday Feb. 27 at 11:30 a.m. #FairDealingWeek #Copyright RSVP here: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3860844

In celebration of Love Data Week, our librarians have gathered a breadth of resources organized through five core themes for our community to explore. Read more here: library.mtroyal.ca/c.php?g=7282... #LoveData2025

February is #BlackHistoryMonth! Join us in celebrating and learning from Black creators, stories, and perspectives ❤️💛💚 Browse & borrow online at library.mtroyal.ca/BlackHistory or explore our display on Level 3 of the Riddell Library & Learning Centre.

Join us in celebrating Black History Month! Throughout February, SAMRU, @mountroyalu.bsky.social, and other collaborators are excited to bring you various events featuring and celebrating the Black community.

From the Stacks: Recommended Reading in Teaching & Learning selected by our Librarian Madelaine 📚 Here are 3 resources to learn more and explore if work-integrated learning (WIL) is right for your classroom. WIL involves integrating course content into a practical or work setting.

We are also offering the workshop on Feb. 6! RSVP here: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3867606

If you are involved with or considering starting a student journal, check out and register for the annual Student Journal Forum - a free online conference taking place Feb 18-20! Register here: guides.library.utoronto.ca/student_jour... @samrubuzz.bsky.social @mountroyalu.bsky.social