Archived Libraries and Learning Commons news

Criterion-on-Demand Film Collection Available through NSCC Libraries, Criterion-on-Demand is an online video collection of over 5,000 feature films & documentaries from a wide variety of major producers including Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., 20th Century Fox, Alliance Films, Entertainment One, Mongrel Media, and many more!

Language for Job Search Series The Libraries and Learning Commons is excited to host the Language for Job Search Series. This online workshop series is dedicated to helping students develop language skills for job searching. Sessions in this series include Strategies for Virtual Communication, Professional Introductions, Language for Interviews, and Language for Networking.

Open Education (OE) Week March 3-7, 2025 Open Education Week is March 4-7, 2025. This is a week to celebrate how we are using OER!

Freedom to Read Week Learn more about Freedom to Read Week, find out the 10 most challenged books of 2023, and join NSCC Libraries in a session exploring how access to information about equity-seeking communities continues to be challenged.

NSCC Libraries African and Black Nova Scotian Collection February is African Heritage Month. 2025's provincial theme is “Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance.” Our African/Black Nova Scotian collection features books and ebooks on African/Black Canadian & Nova Scotian history, communities, & culture.

Love Data Week Join NSCC Libraries for our First Annual Love Data Week for a celebration of all things data related. This event is completely online.

NSCC Libraries Wellness Collection This collection includes non-fiction print and electronic books on wellness topics such as resilience, healing, empowerment, and mindfulness.

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AtlanticOER Development Grants The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries is sending out a call for applications for the AtlanticOER Development Grants. Funding is provided by the four Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island).

Challenge Nova Scotia 2024 NSCC Libraries is pleased to support Challenge Nova Scotia again this year by providing library and copyright assistance to registered teams.

Information about Start Strong Web Series

EAL Start Strong The EAL Start Strong Series is scheduled from August 13-15, 2024. Join the NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons Team to start your year at NSCC strong! Come to the Series for English as an Additional Language (EAL) support webinars, a conversation circle, and information on additional supports available through NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons. For more information and links to join, visit www.nscc.ca/eal.

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PALS Job Applications We are now hiring PALS providers for 2024-2025. Visit the PALS Job Posting page for more information and a link to the job application form. Please note, there was a temporary issue with the PALS Admin Support Job Application that has now been fixed.

Atlantic OER Development Grants The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL) is pleased to announce that the AtlanticOER Development Grants2024 cycle is now open for applications. AtlanticOER Development Grants are intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic Region in the adaptation, adoption, creation, and curation of open educational resources (OER), and to increase access to course materials for students.

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EAL Supports Get English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as you study and prepare for employment.

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NSCC's Library Supports NSCC's Libraries lend more than just books.

Open Education Week 2024 Open Education Week March 4-8th 2024 The NSCC theme for Open Education (OE) Week 2024 is Open Education and UN Sustainable Development Goals: Exploring the Connections.

Virtual Reference Services NSCC Libraries' Virtual References Services are available now!

Challenge Nova Scotia 2023 NSCC Libraries is pleased to support Challenge Nova Scotia again this year by providing library and copyright assistance to registered teams.

Indigenous Resources Guide In 1993, Premier John Savage and Mi’kmaw Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy declared October as the official month to recognize and celebrate Mi’kmaw culture and heritage. Visit the Indigenous Resources Guide for information about Mi'kmaq History Month, Nova Scotia Communities, Treaties, Truth and Reconciliation and much more.

Virtual Reference Services NSCC Library Staff are ready to help you with papers, assignments, accessing e-resources, and more! Head to our Virtual Reference Services page to learn more about Live Help and the NSCC Libraries' Live Chat.

Classroom Listening Strategies We’re offering a Classroom Listening Strategies webinar next week! If you need help keeping up with content in class, make sure to join us on September 12, 2023 for some tips & tricks to strengthen your listening skills.

College 101 NSCC College 101: Study, Strategize, and Succeed will help you create a foundation for college studies by learning how to learn.

North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week Health and safety-minded practice is key in the prevention of illness and injury in the workplace, at home, and in the community. NSCC is currently recognizing North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week with various activities taking place at campuses.

NSCC Faculty Awarded AtlanticOER Grants. AtlanticOER Development Grants are intended to encourage and support educators in the Atlantic Region in the adaptation, adoption, creation, and curation of open educational resources (OER), and to increase access to course materials for students.

March 6-10 2023 is Open Education Week! An international week to celebrate and share how we are using open educational resources (OER). Check out the NSCC hosted sessions planned for next week.

Fair Dealing Week February 20-24 is Fair Dealing Week! Learn why Fair Dealing works and is key to a balanced copyright system that supports high-quality, affordable and inclusive education.

SafetyHub Videos Check out this video library of Workplace Health & Safety and Skills Training videos (W# and password required offsite).

Digital Archives - NSCC Historical Photograph Collection NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons is excited to share the newly created Historical Photograph Collection! Begun in 2021-22, this digital archives is a growing collection of historical photographs of campuses, students, employees, alumni and events at NSCC.

Open Education Week 2022 March 7-11, 2022 is Open Education Week! Check out related resources and information sessions happening!

African Heritage Month 2022 February is African Heritage Month! Check out some resources available at NSCC Libraries!

Atlantic OER Development Grants 2022 The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries (CAAL) is pleased to announce that the Atlantic OER Development Grants 2022 cycle is now open for applications.

Career Development Guide November is Canada Career Month. NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons has guides on Career Development, Preparing for Employment and Portfolio.

African Heritage Month : Black History Matters

African Heritage Month February is African Heritage Month! Check out how NSCC Libraries and Learning Commons is celebrating Black History.

Freedom to Read Week Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Library Laptops Borrow or renew Library Laptops and Other Equipment for the Winter Term!

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Persons with Disabilities Resources Guide December 3 is International Day of People with Disabilities. This guide is an introduction to concepts and a gateway to resources around disability information, supports, legislation and rights.

Celebrate Treaty Day! October 1st is Treaty Day and October is Mi'kmaq History Month!

Films on Demand Entertainment Video Collection Action! Horror! Comedy! Romance! The new Entertainment Video Collection offers more than 600 films ranging from light-hearted popcorn flicks to thought-provoking dramas.

I Read Canadian Day February 19, 2020 is I Read Canadian Day, a national day of celebration of Canadian books for young people. The goal is to raise awareness of Canadian books and celebrate the richness, diversity and breadth of Canadian literature. Visit your Campus Library and check out a Canadian book!

NSCC Academic Recovery Days NSCC Libraries are open January 2 and 3, 2020 to support you.