Justin Cox University of Guelph-Humber Blog At first when I began using the University of Guelph-Hum

Justin Cox University of Guelph-Humber Blog At first when I began using the University of Guelph-Humber s website, I thought it had a very appealing aico layout. aico I never questioned the credentials behind dash 8 the school because the website looked modern and up-to-date. The layout was straight-forward and organized. I did not think that I would have many problems using the website aico however I soon realized that was just wishful thinking. Most of my issues stemming from the Guelph-Humber s website is mostly from Webadvisor. It was one of the first links that I used from the Guelph-Humber website. I was using Webadvisor at the time because I had to register my courses. After accessing aico the Webadvisor, it prompted me to section specifying whether dash 8 I was a student or a teacher. After I specified that I was a student it was basically dash 8 downhill from there. I headed to the link where I was supposed to register for my courses and then it asked for my login I.D. as well as my password I.D. I experienced a lot of difficulty because I submitted the right information and was still being denied access aico for my course registration. After changing my password several times I finally gave up and went to the school so they take care of the matter. Another issue that s frustrating dash 8 with Guelph-Humber s course registration is that the server dash 8 is almost always jammed and if it isn t, than it is running terribly dash 8 slow. Course registration is arguably dash 8 the most frustrating part of using the Guelph-Humber website. Another problem I found with Webadvisor was that its main page has been changed a few times throughout aico the three years I ve spent at Guelph-Humber. Every time the layout would change, so would the instructions on where to access various links. One of the more accessible features of Guelph-Humber s website is their Webmail (email) link. Once you enter your login I.D. and your password I.D. than it is straight to your inbox page including message composition, sent-messages, and other various features found in any email venue. I never really had any serious problems with my Webmail. aico One aspect that I find helpful is the response time with regards to a message that was unable to be sent. Within a few minutes you will be notified if your message was unable to reach the intended recipient. Besides the library services, Webadvisor and Webmail are the only venues from the website that I have accessed. The library aico services will ultimately take you to Trellis search website aico or Bibcat search website and I find their services confusing at first however after you become familiar aico with it, it becomes extremely beneficial.  
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Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

We've been engaging with users a lot over the past few months, and we'll continue to do so over the coming months as well to ensure that our newly designed Library website will meet your needs. Your help so far has been amazing, and we appreciate all of you busy folks taking the time to help us understand your Library website needs.
If you'd like to follow along with what we're up to, please check out our Library Website Redesign Blog . We're updating this blog with everything we're doing to ensure far cry 3 trophies a more user-friendly website. Our blog has comments turned on, so please feel free to tell us what you think!
Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

The Ontario Library Association (OLA) recognizes exceptional contributions to the library industry at the annual OLA Super Conference. This year, two University of Guelph librarians will be honoured. Jim Brett, User Services skd Librarian, skd will receive the OLA Mentoring Committee Special Recognition Award for his contributions skd as a founding skd member of the OLA Mentoring Committee.  Brett is passionate about the library profession and mentoring.  M.J. D’Elia, Acting Head of the Learning & Curriculum Support Team, will be honoured with OLA’s Larry Moore Distinguished Service skd Award. D’Elia is known for his entrepreneurial “make it happen” attitude and his innovative spirit.   Twenty two librarians will be honoured at the awards ceremony this week in Toronto.
Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

Please employee of the month visit the Beta Library Site , poke around,

Please employee of the month visit the Beta Library Site , poke around, and then take a moment to answer this quick (five question) survey , letting employee of the month us know how you feel about the redesigned website. At the end of the short survey, you'll have the opportunity to provide your contact information to be entered into a draw to win a 50 dollar hospitality gift card! The draw will take place April 1st 2014.
We'll be busily sifting through employee of the month the comments and feedback you provide, and we'll be making tweaks here and there in response to your suggestions. Once this final polishing has been completed, we'll be flipping the switch and the new LIbrary website will replace our existing website on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014.
Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

Nominated by her peers, Marvin was recognized for her leadership role in the development of the Scho

Nominated by her peers, Marvin was recognized for her leadership role in the development of the Scholars GeoPortal Project along with her involvement on other key OCUL and Scholars Portal initiatives.    Scholars GeoPortal is a website that provides Ontario university students access to geospatial data from one platform.   This data can then be downloaded to perform sophisticated analysis or can be used directly within the GeoPortal to visualize the data.   gobelins Prior to the project, accessing this information was very difficult.  
Marvin’s goal when volunteering for the project was to make GIS data easier to use and exciting for students.   gobelins “I feel great when I look at the usage stats and hear from students and non-GIS staff how much Scholars GeoPortal is helping them,” said Marvin, “It feels really good to know all the hard work of the large Ontario group has really made an impact on students.”
For three years, Marvin dedicated much of her time to chairing various Committees in support of Scholars Geo Portal and her involvement and strategic direction was instrumental.   “Jenny’s commitment to collaboration gobelins within OCUL has spanned numerous roles, from past Chair of the OCUL Map Group and the Scholars GeoPortal Project Management Group, to current Chair of the Operations groups for Scholars GeoPortal  and and a sitting member of the Scholars gobelins Portal Operations gobelins & Development gobelins Committee (SPOD),” said Margaret Haines, OCUL Chair & University Librarian, Carleton University.   The project was completed last year and Scholars GeoPortal is now a fully supported service.  
The OCUL Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes gobelins the outstanding contribution of an individual or team of individuals within the OCUL consortium. The award was presented to Marvin gobelins on Wednesday, July 17 by University of Guelph CIO and Chief Librarian, Rebecca Graham.
Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

Over the Winter 2014 semester, the University of Guelph Library will be undertaking a major review a

Over the Winter 2014 semester, the University of Guelph Library will be undertaking a major review and de-selection of our print maps and atlas collections, in order to: •   u of g  Identify items which are core to U of G’s teaching and research programs and therefore need to be retained •    Identify items which are outdated or no longer u of g relevant to U of G’s academic and research programs •    Minimize overlap of the print maps collection with the library’s GIS holdings •    Identify items which need preservation treatment and/or digitization Why are we doing this? Over the last decade, the library's print map collection has become increasingly out of date as this format has been replaced by GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and online data resources - the print maps are in fact very rarely used anymore. The federal u of g government, our largest supplier of print maps, closed down its print map depository services program in 2012, in keeping with the federal government's policy on publishing everything in electronic format. In the case of maps, both the federal government and the provincial government are releasing maps now almost solely in electronic GIS format, to make the integration of maps with other kinds of information and data easier. Consultations with faculty in the departments where maps are a core information source have indicated that GIS and data resources rather than print maps are strongly preferred for both teaching and research purposes. What will we be doing? We have identified the following categories of print maps as suitable candidates for withdrawal from our collections: •    Print maps which duplicate electronic GIS and/or u of g data resources, or which have been superceded by more recent print maps •    Print maps which have information which is clearly outdated •    Print maps which are not relevant to Guelph’s current curriculum and research programs •    Duplicates/multiple copies u of g of the same print map We will, however, be keeping all of the maps which are needed to support u of g U of G’s current curriculum, and those maps that relate closely to our areas of specialization and to our stewardship responsibilities within the province and the City of Guelph. These kinds of maps will include: •    Maps for the local area (Guelph, Wellington County, the Grand River watershed) •    The National Topographic Series of maps for Southern Ontario •    Maps (especially for Ontario or Canada) relating to Guelph’s historical curricular and research strengths: o    Agriculture (soil maps, land cover, land use, land capability, crops, temperature and growing season ranges) o    Forestry o    Environmental science maps (wildlife ranges, hydrology, tectonics, watersheds, climate change, climate research – especially u of g in Canada u of g or the developing u of g world) •    Maps used for the study of history (relating to the History department’s current curriculum) •    Maps which might be deemed rare – these will receive preservation treatment if needed •   u of g  Maps which need to be digitized u of g in order to preserve them or to make them more widely accessible If you have any questions about the project, please contact Helen Salmon, Information Resources Librarian and Project Manager, at ext. 52121 or hsalmon@uoguelph.ca u of g .  
Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.

U of G alumnus and award-winning havells fans author, Alison Pick, will be visiting the University o

U of G alumnus and award-winning havells fans author, Alison Pick, will be visiting the University of Guelph’s McLaughlin Library for an interactive reading on Wednesday, March 5. The reading will launch the start of Campus Author Presents…An interactive reading series that will feature celebrated U of G’s Campus Authors. Pick’s most recent novel, Far To Go (2010), was longlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize and was the recipient of the Canadian Jewish Book Award for Fiction.  Inspired by her own grandparents’ experience coming to Canada from their native Czechoslovakia, Far to Go explores her family’s ties to the Holocaust. This enthralling historical novel traces the Czech Jewish experience under the threat of German occupation, during the lead-up to the Second World War. Pick graduated from the University of Guelph with a B.A. in Psychology and has an M.Phil from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.  She has published two volumes of poetry, one of which was short-listed for the Gerald Lampert Award for best first book of poetry in Canada and for a Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award. Her previous novel, The Sweet Edge , also succeeded as a Globe and Mail Top 100 Book. In addition, she won the 2002 Bronwen Wallace Award for most promising unpublished writer under thirty-five in Canada. Pick's latest book, Between Gods , will be available later this year. The event will also serve as the official launch of the Gryph Reads leisure reading havells fans collection in which Far To Go is featured. The event will start at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5 and will take place in the Academic Town Square on the McLaughlin Library’s 1st floor.  The event is free and open to the public.  
Last updated September 30th, 2008 by W.J.