New Display in the Abbotsford Library highlights Black History Month

The Abbotsford campus library is displaying library resources highlighting the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.  Inspiration for this display came from the release of the motion picture, Selma, which chronicles the Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches of 1965.

Check out our Libguide for American history where you can access many different kinds of library resources from our catalogue, research databases and Internet sites of primary sources.

Click here to watch one of the Universal Newsreels from March 15, 1965 documenting the march from Selma.  This video is from the American History in Video database.

posted by Mary-Anne
Jan.22, 2015

New accessibility resources available for students using computers in Abby and CEP libraries

Students who require assistance now have access to the following resources in both campus libraries:

•  Keyboards with bright yellow letters provide higher visibility of characters on keyboard
• Trackball provides the same function as a mouse, but is easier to use
• Gel wrist rest for keyboard provides wrist support
• Pull-out keyboard tray provides comfort for those who prefer to sit further from the computer monitor 
• Magnifying glasses--need help with some small print? Borrow magnifiers at the circulation desk

posted by Mary-Anne
Jan.22, 2015

20/01/2015 Printing working

20/01/2015: Printing is working again at Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus libraries.

Lisa

20/01/2015 No printing at Abbotsford or Chilliwack Libraries

Printing is not available Tuesday morning, January 20, at Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus libraries. We're sorry for your inconvenience and will post an update when the problems are repaired.

Lisa

14/01/2015 Network Connection Problems Affecting Some Databases

Connections to some of our licensed databases are timing out. These include (but may not be limited to) ScienceDirect, Springerlink, and Nature.com. 
The likely cause is reported on the ITS Help Desk website:

Reccuring - Jan 14, 2015 (8:00 AM)
UFV is currently experiencing problems reaching some internet sites.  A trouble ticket has been submitted to BCNet who have identified a case related to older routing information from PLNet.  BCNet support is in contact with PLNet to resolve the issue.  There is no estimated time of resolution, but this notice will be updated immediately when the problem is resolved.

Submitted by Patti

14/01/2015 Printing and photocopying working

Printing and photocopying are working again at Abbotsford and Chilliwack campus libraries.

Lisa

14/01/2015 No printing or copying at Abbotsford or Chilliwack Libraries

Neither printing nor photocopying are available Wednesday morning, January 14, at Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus libraries. We're sorry for your inconvenience and will post an update when the problems are repaired.

Lisa