What's New in the UFV Library?: 2015

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Library Christmas Holiday Hours

Library Hours Change December 20

•Reduced hours are in effect until January 6

•Both libraries are closed from noon December 24 to January 3

Library Reduced Christmas Hours:

•December 20: closed

•December 21 to 23 and January 4 and 5: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

•December 24: 8:30 am to noon

•December 25 to January 3: closed

•See library hours here: http://www.ufv.ca/library/library-hours/

posted by Lisa

Monday, December 7, 2015

Latest Edition of "Library Connections" Now Online

The latest edition of “Library Connections” featuring news and pictures about the library’s new cookbook collection: the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection--is on the library’s website. At $10, the library's fundraising cookbooks make great stocking stuffers and they’re available in both campus libraries! All proceeds from the cookbooks go to benefit the cookbook collection. Other featured news includes:

Kim Isaac’s University Librarian’s message about upcoming renovations to the 20-year-old Abbotsford library and moving into the digital age
Demand-driven acquisition of scholarly eBooks on JSTOR
The Amazing Race
Feature film entertainment licence
Self-serve filling stations for campus cards on both campus libraries
Halloween fun
Chilliwack and Abbotsford displays
An upcoming Aboriginal storytelling event on the Chilliwack campus--mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 3!

Read "Library Connections" here: http://www.ufv.ca/library/library-connections-newsletter/.

posted by Lisa

Monday, November 16, 2015

New "Books at JSTOR" purchasing program

The UFV Library is participating in a program to purchase Books at JSTOR through "Demand Driven Acquisition" (DDA). JSTOR e-books are provided by over 85 different university and society publishers.

What is DDA?
DDA is a method of purchasing items with a known demand or interest. JSTOR e-book purchases are triggered on the sixth chapter view or the fourth chapter download.

For more details see our Electronic Books Libguide or contact Patti Wilson.

Posted Nov. 16, 2015 pw

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Remembrance Day Library Closures

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Both the Chilliwack and Abbotsford Libraries will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in honour of Remembrance Day.

To find a Remembrance Day ceremony in your community check the BC/Yukon Legion page or check your local newspaper for details.

To learn more about the poppy campaign and other Remembrance Day information, see the Royal Canadian Legion.

Posted by Brenda

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Problem with "Read Online" links in the Discovery Service

We are noticing problems with the Read Online links for e-book records in our Discovery Service ("Hello. Looking for Something?" box). For some of our vendors, such as Springer and Sage, the links go to a Page Cannot Be Found error page.

Until we are able to resolve this problem, please click on "Look in Library Catalogue" and then click on the "Online - Click to View" link.

We apologize for any problems this may be causing you.

Posted by Patti, Oct. 20, 2015.

Longer Computer Lab Hours in Chilliwack

The Chilliwack library computer lab – A1202 – is now open longer hours to better serve students wanting computer and printing access and a place to study weeknights after the library is closed. The lab is also open before the library opens on Saturdays.

Chilliwack library and IT wanted to provide the maximum service hours possible to help students succeed. Just in time for crunch-time, study later, study earlier and study longer in Chilliwack!

A1202 lab hours: