John E. Robbins Library
January 2018
Motiv8
An all-day welcome! Enjoy free coffee, tea, and snacks all day! Pick up your free MOTIV8 pass: Collect Points for Prizes! FREE PIZZA AT 3:30pm! Workshop Schedule 11:00am to 11:50am Get Organized: Identify your values and priorities and make it happen 12:00pm to 12:50pm Activate your memory: Study strategies to improve your grades 1:00pm to 1:50pm Let's get started: Essay Writing 2:00pm to 2:50pm Life goals: Connecting school to your career 4:00pm to 4:50pm Life goals: Connecting school to your…
Find out more »March 2018
Long Night Against Procrastination
Starting Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00pm and running until Thursday, March 15th at 3:00am, the Long Night Against Procrastination is a free, extended-hours event providing a safe place for students to study/write during a critical point in the semester. The event takes place in the Brandon University Library (Main & Music) and the Indigenous Peoples’ Center (IPC). The main floor of the library will be a hum of activity, while the second floor and music will be reduced-noise zones. Reference…
Find out more »October 2018
Meeting the Open Access Mandate of Funders: Getting Publications into Appropriate Homes
Increasingly, funders of research are mandating that publications be made openly available. This session will highlight the ways in which research can be shared and provide you with the tools you need to identify funder policies and where you can publish openly.
Find out more »The Institutional Repository of Brandon University (IRBU)
The John E. Robbins Library is in the process of implementing an Institutional Repository that houses faculty, student and institutional publications as well as media and archival materials. Come see the new home for our digital assets!
Find out more »November 2018
Long Night Against Procrastination
Starting Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00pm and running until Thursday, November 22nd at 3:00am, the Long Night Against Procrastination is a free, extended-hours event providing a safe place for students to study/write during a critical point in the semester. The event takes place in the Brandon University Library (Main & Music) and the Indigenous Peoples’ Center (IPC). The main floor of the library will be a hum of activity, while the second floor and music will be reduced-noise zones. Reference…
Find out more »January 2019
Motiv8
January can be a tough month for students. That's why we created Motiv8! We plan to spoil you with free coffee, tea, study munchies and pizza while you get school work done. Motiv8 is a come-and-go style event held in the library. BU students earn points for prizes like a $200 Visa gift card and a $75 Bookstore gift card, along with door prizes and all-day giveaways! There are many ways to earn points, from setting a study goal to…
Find out more »March 2019
September 2019
Orange Shirt Day
Share your thoughts on the significance of Orange Shirt Day. Responses will be displayed on the pillar inside the Library entrance.
Find out more »October 2019
Tea and Coffee Alumni Social at the Music Library
Enjoy one of the best views of campus, through the full-length windows of the Music Library! Gather before the Keynote Speaker on Thursday, October 17th from 5-6:30 pm for the opportunity to socialize with fellow alumni, hear recordings of BU faculty recitals and ensemble concerts, and maybe even leave with a souvenir. Coffee and tea provided.
Find out more »Annotated Bibliographies: Help Finding Sources
Need to do an annotated bibliography? Come find out what that is, and how to go about completing your assignment.
Find out more »November 2019
Annotated Bibliographies: Help Finding Sources
Need to do an annotated bibliography? Come find out what that is, and how to go about completing your assignment.
Find out more »Library Research Tips
Get some great tips on how to find academic books and peer-reviewed articles through the BU Library, as well as options for how to manage your research citations.
Find out more »Library Research Tips
Get some great tips on how to find academic books and peer-reviewed articles through the BU Library, as well as options for how to manage your research citations.
Find out more »December 2019
Library Research Tips
Get some great tips on how to find academic books and peer-reviewed articles through the BU Library, as well as options for how to manage your research citations.
Find out more »January 2020
Motiv8
Motiv8 is an event that is open to all students to attend and is a great opportunity to kick-start Term 2 and get things done! Bring your homework and find supports through workshops, walk-in appointments in learning, writing, and math, wellness activities, and most importantly – free food! There will be free pizza at 3:30 p.m. and free coffee, water, and snacks throughout the afternoon. Throughout the day there are opportunities to collect points for participation – with prize draws…
Find out more »Library Workshop: How to use the Library
Not sure where to start? Come find out about Library spaces, services, and resources!
Find out more »February 2020
Library Workshop: Tips for Successful Library Research
Learn how to use the Library website to find books, articles and other resources.
Find out more »Library Workshop: What is an Annotated Bibliography?
An annotated bibliography is a common university assignment, yet many students aren't sure what that is. It sounds complicated but it really isn't! Come and get a start on your assignment.
Find out more »March 2020
Library Workshop: What is an Annotated Bibliography?
An annotated bibliography is a common university assignment, yet many students aren't sure what that is. It sounds complicated but it really isn't! Come and get a start on your assignment.
Find out more »February 2023
March 2023
Long Night Against Procrastination
The Long Night Against Procrastination is a free, extended-hours event providing a safe place for students to study/write during a critical point in the semester.
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