Library news

Students who attend a research help appointment with a librarian between March 11 – April 4, 2025 and complete a user satisfaction survey for that service can enter to win a $10 OneCard guest card (one prize available). The prize will be awarded via random draw.

Students attending ATWP Write-In 2025 are encouraged to participate in a 2-question user experience survey and random draw at this event.

Students attending DeStress Fest Spring 2025 are encouraged to participate in a 2-question user experience survey and random draw at this event.

Retired architect Don Lovell reflects back on 60 years of the McPherson Library.

Reflecting on the work life of Terrence Tuey worked in the McPherson Library for 39 years as a circulation student assistant from 1967-71, and then as a library assistant evening supervisor.

Step back into the 1960s and experience artworks from The Point Group, a modernist collective of Victoria artists formed in 1959.

First Generation Students are encouraged to participate in a user experience survey and random draw at an event co-hosted by UVic Libraries (Engagement and Learning) and the First In Class mentorship program.

UVic international students who attend the Libraries’ orientation workshop on January 13, 2025 are eligible for a random prize draw of a $20 ONECard upon completion of a short user experience survey on January 13, 2025.

As part of the renovation of the first floor of the Mearns - McPherson Library, we have installed four Tek Booths. Tek Booths are private, enclosed booths perfect for Zooming into classes or focusing on solo work. They provide power, wireless Internet, and an ergonomic work surface. Four booths will be installed around the main floor of the library, available for booking through our existing room booking system. Look for our new Tek Booths in late March, and for an opportunity to give us feedback about them soon after that!

Twenty bright and curious first-graders from Macaulay Elementary School’s French immersion program were the most interesting student group that visited the Digital Scholarship Commons (DSC) in 2024.

This year’s holiday card design takes its inspiration from the George Norris sculptural panels on the original McPherson Library.

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Ian Baird, who passed suddenly on October 28, 2024, at 77. Born in Victoria and raised in his beloved home in Oak Bay on Oliver Street, Ian stayed close to home most of his life attending Monterey Elementary, Glenlyon School, Oak Bay High, and the University of Victoria where he earned a Bachelor of Arts. As an adult learner in his 30s, Ian earned a Master of Library of Science at the University of Western Ontario.

On December 11, 2024, at De-Stress Fest, students are entered into a prize draw upon completion of a short user experience survey. There will be a random draw for two $10 OneCard top-up amounts.

From October 25 - November 22, 2024 fill out a brief anonymous and confidential survey (takes 5 minutes!) and help us identify areas of the highest impact that can support Science graduate students.

Book and attend a research help appointment with a librarian between November 12 – December 6, and complete a user satisfaction survey.

This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) ceremony at the University of Victoria centred on the gifting of a Survivors’ Flag to the university by Dr. Barney Williams, Elder, Knowledge Keeper, and Survivor of the Christie Residential School, who served on the Survivors' Committee of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission from 2008 to 2015.

This August, we were saddened to learn of the death of art historian Dr. Maria Tippett, at the age of 79, following a cancer diagnosis received only two months before. Maria Tippett was an award-winning writer, specializing in Canadian art and artists biographies, most notably those of Emily Carr, Bill Reid, Frederick Varley, and Yousuf Karsh.

Eight Black Canadian artists are the focus of the new exhibition The Chorus is Speaking: Experiencing Identities of Blackness at the UVic Legacy Art Gallery. Originally exhibited at the Campbell River Art Gallery, co-curators Jenelle Pasiechnik (Campbell River Art Gallery) and Michelle Jacques (Remai Modern) have renewed the show with additional pieces for Victoria audiences.

The University of Victoria Dataverse has been certified as a Trustworthy Data Repository by the CoreTrustSeal Standards and Certification Board.

From Oct 21-25 2024, at Graduate Students Appreciation Week events hosted by GSS, a random draw will be held for students who sign up for the Libraries student newsletter during that week. Random draw prizes will be two $5 guest cards.