Archer Library: About: Initiatives

Initiatives

The library has several ongoing initiatives. For more information about them, please visit the following links.

3D Printing
For research, prototyping and the like, the library has two 3D printers available for use.
Archway Gallery
The Archway Gallery is an exhibition space on the library's ground floor which features art from current students and recent graduates of the U of R.
Author Recognition
Each year, the library publishes a booklet celebrating the many accomplishments of the University of Regina's authors.
Dr. John Archer Library Award
The Dr. John Archer Library award was established in 2012 for one full-time undergraduate student from the University of Regina or federated colleges (Campion College, First Nations University of Canada, Luther College) who demonstrates written evidence of significant inquiry using the Library’s resources and services along with learning about the research and information-gathering and citing process for their graded course project.
Library Contests
The Dr. John Archer Library & Archives is organizing seasonal contests to engage with the U of R community.
Personal Librarian Program
The program pairs incoming students with a particular librarian or user services assistant who is designated as their “personal librarian” or "personal library guide."
SPARK: Student Papers and Academic Research Kit
Maintained in partnership with the Student Success Centre, SPARK is a resource for students wanting to improve their academic and research skills. This guide contains a series of short tutorials that guide students through the entire process of writing an academic paper or essay.
Truth and Reconciliation
The Library is committed to advancing truth and reconciliation and is an important theme in the University of Regina Strategic Plan, kahkiyaw kiwâhkômâkaninawak: All Our Relations. Truth and Reconciliation is an area of focus in the Library’s Strategic Goals and initiatives.

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