Category Archives: Library Resources

OISE book display – Inspiring female characters in children’s literature

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Sioban Linnen

Books play an important role in the socialization process, teaching young children about where they fit in society. It is important that all children see themselves represented in literature; however, a 2011 study revealed that children’s books are dominated by … Continue reading →

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RefWorks is now working!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Monique Flaccavento

RefWorks is now operating normally. Thank you for your patience, and apologies for any inconvenience that was caused by the disruption in service.

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Service alert: RefWorks and Scholar Portal journals (current content)

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Monique Flaccavento

Due to extreme heat conditions in Toronto, the primary and backup air conditioners for the University of Toronto Libraries’ data center went offline at 6pm last night. The higher than normal temperatures in the server room caused one of the … Continue reading →

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Scholars Portal Journals: delay in loading of new content

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Monique Flaccavento

In order to prepare for a new version of the platform, Scholars Portal Journals will be undergoing a software upgrade and database re-indexing from Friday July 19 to Sunday August 18. During this period, no new journal content will be loaded … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Your Body for Life

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Wendy Traas

This week’s featured activity kit demonstrates the value of nutrition to young students. Your Body for Life [CR 613.2 Y81] is an interactive, multimedia kit that teaches students about how food affects their bodies and the importance of healthy food … Continue reading →

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