Commons Knowledge

The Black Drama database contains the full-text of more than 1200 plays by over 200 playwrights. The plays, which were written from the mid-1800's to the present in the United States, Caribbean, and several African nations, explore many different topics including civil rights activism, interracial unity, desegregation, and apartheid. Also included are significant plays of the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts movement of the sixties and seventies.

The website can be accessed here:
http://solomon.bldr.alexanderstreet.com/index.html

RefWorks is a tool that allows you to manage your references. An introductory Refworks workshop will be offered on Thursday 1st April from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. In Hazen Hall #236. This session will explain how to create a RefWorks account; import your references; and, generate a bibliography. Please sign up by emailing dbuhay@unbsj.ca.

Sunday, March 28th is the last day to participate in the LibQUAL+™ survey.
This is your opportunity to tell us your opinions on our services,
collections and facility. It will take about 10 minutes to complete and you
will be eligible to enter a draw for an Apple iPad™ (16GB, Wi-Fi) or one of
two University Bookstore Gift Certificates.

For more details and to take the survey click the link:
http://www.lib.unb.ca/libqual

If you have not heard yet the new home of the Ward Chipman Library is scheduled to start construction next month as UNBSJ builds the long awaited Learning Commons. The new LEEDS certified state of the art building will be located in the current parking lot in front of Irving and Oland Halls. For details on the project, floor plans and some photos check out:
http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/universitycommons/index.html

Did you know that the Ward Chipman Library has a cupboard full of Audio/Visual equipment available for Students, Staff and Faculty to borrow? We have digital cameras, VCR’s, DVD players, tripods, microphones and more. Stop by the Circulation Desk where the staff will be happy to provide you with a through inventory list and information on loan periods.

Justis is a collection of legal databases containing cases and legislation from the United Kingdom, treaties and legislation from the European Community, and cases and related documents from the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.

Access the website here:
http://www.justis.com/