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WPL’s resources for early childhood education
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The effectiveness of early childhood education in Ontario is a frequently contested topic among those who have children in what has become known, ominously, as ‘the system.’ With numerous changes to the school system over the last ten years, many parents may feel as if the education system is proving to be too challenging (or…
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Laurier library launches “Books to Go” contactless, multi-campus print material delivery service for staff, students and faculty
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In July 2020, the Wilfrid Laurier University library launched a new and innovative “Books to Go” service to allow students, staff and faculty to access print materials and books via a contactless delivery at predetermined pick-up locations within the Waterloo, Brantford and Kitchener campuses. Books to Go, which was launched on July 23 as a result of…
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Kitchener Public Library joins the Period Project in order to make menstrual products more accessible
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Kitchener Public Library’s (KPL) main branch in Downtown Kitchener recently announced that they are joining The Period Project, an initiative designed to make menstrual products more accessible to those who need them. The library began offering these products in their washrooms for patrons to use on Nov. 4. “We are trying to provide more inclusive…
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New WLU library art exhibit addresses consent
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On Wednesday night, the Graduate Students Association and the Wilfrid Laurier University Library had their official opening of #ConsentED, an interactive exhibit focused on spreading awareness and starting conversations about consent and sexual assault. The exhibit is based on the work of former master of social work student, Eleanor McGrath. Her thesis won an award…
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Robert Langen Art Gallery to open in Laurier library
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Come September 2016, Wilfrid Laurier University will be opening the Robert Langen Art Gallery on the first floor of the Library as part of an initiative to support local artists and provide Laurier’s community with engaging programming. The gallery, which was previously located outside of the entrance into the music building, will now span across…
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Letter to the Editor: March 11, 2016
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Jonathan Coward’s recent article in The Cord, “Do libraries still matter?” asks an important question, the answer to which, I believe, is a resounding YES! Libraries matter more than ever, and Wilfrid Laurier University students seem to agree: last year we had over 600,000 visits to our Waterloo campus building and over half a million…
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There’s a troll in the dungeon
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Don’t be a dick.
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Do libraries still matter?
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In the digital age, where everyone has access to everything, how can an institution centered on physical media maintain relevance?
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