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UM Libraries users empower change through Library Life Pulse survey

November 14, 2024 — 
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of respondents are satisfied with the University of Manitoba Libraries, according to the results of UM Libraries Library Life Pulse Survey, conducted by Alterline this past Spring.

UM Fort Garry campus in the 1950s.

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Remembering the forgotten

October 31, 2024 — 
Hidden in a corner between University Centre and the Helen Glass Centre for Nursing, on the University of Manitoba’s Fort Garry campus, is a memorial that largely goes unnoticed, dedicated to the 30 members of the 11th Canadian Field Ambulance.

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A bunch of lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling, all of them off except one lone lightbulb is lit, standing out from the gray background

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Database of discounts for open access publishing now available

October 18, 2024 — 
UM Libraries has released a new database of open access publishing fee discounts and waivers, making it easier than ever for UM faculty and researchers to publish their work in open access journals.

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Educators make resources open and free for students

October 17, 2024 — 
Now in its second year, the Advance Open Ed project with UM Libraries is providing grants and practical support for faculty who want to create and adapt open educational resources for use in the classroom. Here are two resources already being used by students.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Behind the music Historian John Einarson donates trove of archives to university, looks back at life in new book

October 10, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: Behind the music Historian John Einarson donates trove of archives to university, looks back at life in new book

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One of the display cases of the Einarson Collection at the UM Archives & Special Collections including posters, manuscripts and more

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Backstage Pass: Behind the Scenes of John Einarson’s Words and Music

October 10, 2024 — 
Welcome to Backstage Pass: Behind the Scenes of John Einarson’s Words and Music, a new exhibit in the University of Manitoba Libraries Archives & Special Collections which opens to the public October 10, 2024.

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Architectural rendering showing digital scholarship commons wall-sized LCD and seating.

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Construction transforming Dafoe Library with new technologies

September 19, 2024 — 
Construction for UM Libraries new Digital Scholarship Commons began Monday, September 16, and will continue until Spring 2025.

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Cover page graphic of linguistics textbook showing pieces of a puzzle containing tree roots and words.

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Make education more affordable and accessible with open educational resources

September 13, 2024 — 
Advance Open Ed provides financial and practical support along with educational opportunities to help the UM community create, adapt, and adopt open educational resources (OER).

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Two students learning in workshop.

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Kickstart your academic success with Libraries workshops and study sessions

September 5, 2024 — 
In-person, online, and drop-in Libraries workshops and study sessions are offered to students at all levels, from undergraduate to advanced graduate researchers, beginning September 19.

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President Michael Benarroch speaking on stage the Faculty Recognition Reception 2023.

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Announcing the Merit Award Recipients of 2023

September 5, 2024 — 
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2023 Merit Awards. Merit Awards are awarded to faculty members for their outstanding achievements in teaching, research, scholarly work and creative activities, and service in three different categories.

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