February is Black History Month! Make sure to browse the Black Studies Subject Guide: buff.ly/HxSOg7E This guide compiles many resources, such as selections from the Library, as well as Black History in Concordia's Special Collections! #CULibrary #BHM2026

Can I scan part of this book? Yes! Use the KIC scanners to create a PDF of the chapter you need. KIC scanners are free and easy to use. Read the copyright pop-up carefully before you start scanning, and check in with staff at the Reference or Ask Us! desks if you have any questions! #CULibrary

Interested in relaxing and de-stressing by petting and interacting with dogs, or learning the basics of notebook making? For events and workshops happening in February, visit: buff.ly/oMtiz7s #CULibrary

Join us on Saturday, February 21st, for Open House. Tour our Library locations, visit us at our booth at either campus, and find out more about Concordia University and how it can be part of your future! For information and registration, visit: buff.ly/LdG1xlM #CULibrary #CUOpenHouse

Come see us in the atrium of the LB building for the EXPLORE CU Services Fair, happening now! We're happy to answer any questions you might have about how the Library works and how it can support your academic success. 📅Wednesday, January 28, 2026 🕐11:00am - 3:00pm 📍LB Atrium #CULibrary

Looking for a quiet place to study? From January 26th, Webster Library’s Silent Reading Room Spain, LB-545, becomes the tenth silent reading room open to all students. On the same floor, the LB-5 Dissertation Writers' Rooms remain reserved for graduate students. #CULibrary

To launch the book 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯: 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦́𝘢𝘭'𝘴 𝘌𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘈𝘳𝘵, 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴, join author, Matthew Purvis, Concordia University Press, and the Jarislowsky Institute for a talk and screening of 𝘓𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘥'𝘶𝘯 𝘣𝘶̂𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯. ⏰Feb. 10, 6:00pm–8:30pm 📍VA-114 👉Register now! buff.ly/H85CnoU

Get writing help from the writing assistants, at Vanier Library! Available every Thursday (from January 29th until April 23rd), at 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on the first floor, near the Reference Desk. No appointment necessary. #CULibrary

Get writing help from the writing assistants, at Webster Library! Available every Tuesday (from January 27th until April 21st), at 12:00pm to 3:00pm, on the second floor, near the Ask Us! Desk. No appointment necessary. #CULibrary

January 19 – March 25 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 builds on History Department graduate student, Stefan Christoff’s research around creating routes for archiving the often ephemeral papers and materials created by community campaigns and grassroots activism in the city. Info: buff.ly/5XvlUGO #CULibrary

Are you a graduate student? Do you need somewhere to store your personal items? There are lockers at the Webster Library that you can rent. Act fast; the next date they will become available is Monday, January 26th! Learn more: buff.ly/q0L0Y8y #CULibrary

Therapy dogs are back at the Vanier Library, this semester, in partnership with CU Wellness! Find more information here: buff.ly/76lZDHL Hope to see you there! #CULibrary

Welcome, or welcome back, to Concordia University! Please feel free to visit the Library! Guided tours at Webster Library continue this week. For more information, visit our Events page: buff.ly/hbxTIlq #CULibrary #WebsterLibrary #librarytours

Did you know… that the Concordia Library can help you improve your French language skills? Yes! Start with the Library’s new French as a Second Language Resource Guide and explore the resources available to you: buff.ly/jWZk4fv #CULibrary

Interested in relaxing and de-stressing by petting and interacting with dogs, or getting started with Arduino or Linux? For events and workshops happening in January, visit: buff.ly/msDL36s #CULibrary

🕘📚Make sure to check out the winter hours before heading over to the Library! For more information on our study and service points, visit: buff.ly/3AJtFbD #CULibrary #openinghours

Join the friendly and knowledgeable staff at Webster Library for a 20-minute guided tour of key spaces and services. No registration required! These tours depart from the Ask Us! Desk near the Library's entrance (LB-2) at 11am and/or 2pm. Find the tour dates here: buff.ly/4EBNA3w #CULibrary

Celebrate the launch of 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘹 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘮, 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘴, edited by Gabriela Aceves Sepúlveda, Analays Álvarez Hernández, and Zaira Zarza. ⏰Jan. 14, 4:00pm–5:30pm 📍4TH SPACE, Zoom 👉Register now! buff.ly/AfeYWQL

🕘❄️Make sure to check out the winter holiday hours before heading over to the Library! For more information on our study and service points, visit: buff.ly/3AJtFbD #CULibrary #openinghours

📢‼️Please note that Monday, December 22nd to Sunday, January 4th is a holiday period. The Grey Nuns Reading Room and Group Study Rooms, Webster Library, and Vanier Library will be closed. #CULibrary #holidayhours

Did you know… that you can borrow and stream movies from the Concordia Library? That’s right! Concordia Library subscribes to Audio Cine Films and Criterion On-Demand. As a community member, you have free access to thousands of films, watchable anywhere: buff.ly/h9cUO5X #CULibrary

📢Vous êtes invités à soumettre une proposition pour le 24e Forum annuel de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l'Université Concordia! Date limite: 26 janvier 2026, 9h00 Pour plus de détails, visitez: buff.ly/FVDKxUa Questions? Veuillez contacter le comité du Forum au [email protected].

📢The call for proposals for Concordia University's 24th annual Research Forum is now open! Proposal deadline: January 26th, 2026, 9:00am For information and submission details, visit: buff.ly/HSJP3u1 Please contact the Forum Committee at [email protected] for any questions. #CULibrary

📢Last call to see the writing assistants in the Vanier Library before the end of the year! Their last day will be December 11th. #CULibrary

📢Last call to see the writing assistants in the Webster Library before the end of the semester! Their last day will be December 9th. #CULibrary

📢The call for nominations for the Freda Otchere Staff Recognition Award are now open! Anyone may nominate a Library employee, whose commitment and professionalism reflect the values exemplified by Otchere. Completed forms must be submitted by December 15th, 2025: buff.ly/iVSeHVc #CULibrary

📢Our Guide to Pressbooks at Concordia University is launched! One of the cornerstones of our OER project is the publication of open textbooks for the Concordia student body. Professors can adopt, customize, and create open textbooks that are freely available and accessible to all. #CULibrary

📚🌐As November is drawing to a close, we are offering highlights from the Fall 2025 semester's open scholarship and open educational activities.🌐📚 #CULibrary

The Library’s subscription to Scopus will end on January 1st, 2026. We encourage the Concordia community to make full use of Scopus while access remains available. To learn more about why Scopus is being discontinued and to explore alternative resources, visit: buff.ly/wwhvsNc #CULibrary

Gaming Night in the Visualization Studio! Play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or Mario Kart World in Webster Library’s immersive technology space. ⏰Nov. 28, 6:00pm–9:00pm 📍Visualization Studio (LB-314) 👉Check it out! buff.ly/1yc18uq See you there! #CULibrary

Phishing emails trick you into revealing personal data or clicking malicious links. Protect yourself: 1. Check the sender’s address. 2. Hover over links before clicking. 3. When in doubt, report suspicious messages to [email protected] 3. Use Concordia’s official Wi-Fi named: "ConcordiaUniversity"

Struggling with the question, “can I use ChatGPT for my assignment?” GenAI Quickstart for Students can help. Start thinking about when and how to use GenAI in academic contexts (or not!) through interactive scenarios. 🧑‍💻 Visit the modules at : buff.ly/LdOnhOv 🧑‍💻

Weak or reused passwords make it easy for hackers to access your accounts. Protect yourself: 1. Never share your passwords. 2. Update them every 6 months. 3. Use a different one for every system. Read Elana Wright's article for more information and best practices: buff.ly/DVsPm8X #CULibrary

On Remembrance Day, let us honour the sacrifice and service of Canada's veterans. #CULibrary #LestWeForget

Cyber attackers can create fake Wi-Fi networks with names similar to real ones. Protect yourself: 1. Always verify the exact network name (SSID). 2. Avoid connecting to public Wi-Fi for sensitive work. 3. Use Concordia’s official Wi-Fi named: "ConcordiaUniversity" #CULibrary

"James Moore is Concordia’s new associate university librarian (AUL) for open scholarship, a role that places him on the Library’s leadership team on the Sir George Williams Campus." Read the full article: buff.ly/ZOxNXmU #CULibrary

Ransomware locks your files until you pay a ransom—but paying doesn’t guarantee recovery. Protect yourself: 1. Keep regular backups of your important files. 2. Don’t open unexpected attachments or links. 3. Report suspicious emails to the IT Service Desk. #CULibrary

Interested in relaxing and de-stressing by petting and interacting with dogs, learning how to conduct English and literary studies research, or visualize different datasets? For events and workshops happening in November, visit: buff.ly/BQiggph #CULibrary

Happy Halloween! Enjoy a night in with these classic horror reads! #CULibrary

Open Scholarship and Education Practices This Behind the Scenes hybrid event brings together practitioners from different institutions to share what excites them about a current project, and more! ⏰Oct. 24, 1:00pm–2:30pm 📍4TH SPACE, Zoom 👉Register now! buff.ly/mJR3Eg1 #CULibrary

Preservation of Film and Video Collections The Cinémathèque québécoise and the Concordia University Library will explore the technical challenges related to the preservation and access of film and video collections. ⏰Oct. 27, 3:00pm–5:00pm 📍4TH SPACE, Zoom 👉Register now! buff.ly/r8HwTrW

ArcGIS is now available in the Mexico Reading Room (LB-445), at Webster Library, on designated computers. Need to use ArcGIS elsewhere? Request access from the Geography Department via email, at [email protected]. #CULibrary

📢The call for applications for open textbook grants is now open! Application deadline: November 30th, 2025 For information and application details, visit: buff.ly/NFidtuN #CULibrary

Join us on Saturday, October 25th, for Open House. Tour our Library locations, visit us at our booth at either campus, and find out more about Concordia University and how it can be part of your future! For information and registration, visit: buff.ly/LdG1xlM #CULibrary #CUOpenHouse

📢Please note that due to the recent shift to a rolling strike, Canada Post has resumed operations. As a result, Concordia Library is now able to restart delivery services for network loans and interlibrary loan of physical items, albeit slower than usual. We appreciate your patience. #CULibrary

📢‼️Please note that services at Vanier Library's Circulation and Reference Desks will unavailable, from 12:00pm to 5:00pm, on Tuesday, October 14th. The Library will be remain open for study during regular hours, with services being offered later, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. #CULibrary

📢‼️Please note that Monday, October 13th, is Thanksgiving. The Grey Nuns Reading Room and Group Study Rooms will be closed, but Webster Library and Vanier Library will remain open for study during regular hours, though no services will be offered. #CULibrary #holidayhours

Interested in relaxing and de-stressing by petting and interacting with dogs, learning how to design models for the Sandbox 3D printers, or trying out a selection of VR games? For events and workshops happening in October, visit: buff.ly/4uOyeHp #CULibrary

📢Please note that due to the Canada Post strike, physical items from other Quebec or Canadian libraries are not currently being received. We are monitoring the situation, and appreciate your understanding and patience during this period. #CULibrary

September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Concordians are encouraged to wear orange, as part of the public commemoration of the painful history and impacts of residential schools. Find events and resources, including recommendations from the Library, here: buff.ly/wXC47dZ