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Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference

Posted: March 5th, 2012

We invite everyone to attend the 6th annual Inquiry@Queen’s Undergraduate Research Conference on March 8th and 9th, 2012.   The conference will begin at 9:30am in Speaker’s Corner (main floor of Stauffer Library).  Come and listen to students’ research at Queen’s!

For the agenda and more information about the conference, please visit the  I@Q website .

We look forward to seeing you!

The Inquiry@Queen’s Planning Committee

Senate Academic Planning

Posted: March 3rd, 2011

The Academic Planning Task Force has drafted a document listing four pillars for the student learning experience.

Comments can be made on the Senate Academic Planning website: http://www.queensu.ca/saptf/

This document and your comments will shape the Academic Plan for our university.

Now hiring for 2010/11! Jobs for Students in the Campus Libraries

Posted: August 25th, 2010

Are you interested in working in a campus library during the 2010/11 academic year? We have a variety of positions available for students who qualify for the Queen’s Work Study Program.

For more information:

Visit our Student Employment Opportunities website and contact us soon!

Census additions and updates

Posted: November 15th, 2007

The 1971, 1976, and 1981 Censuses have been added to the Nesstar server.
The 1986 Census has been updated to include documentation on each variable.
Have a look at http://130.15.161.127:81/webview/.

For more information, contact us at madgic@queensu.ca.

2001 Census PUMF for Individuals updated

Posted: August 17th, 2007

The 2001 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) for Individuals has been updated on the Nesstar server. Check it out at URL: http://130.15.161.127:81/webview/.

For more information, contact us at madgic@queensu.ca.

LibQual is coming!

Posted: January 16th, 2007

LibQual logoBeginning January 29th, a random sample of people at Queen’s will receive an e-mail inviting them to participate in a survey for Queen’s Library. LibQual is a survey developed by the Association of Research Libraries. Over 200 libraries worldwide participate in this measure of library services.

If you receive an invitation to respond, please do so. Your opinion matters!

As a thank you for participating, you may also choose to enter a draw to win an iPod or one of ten (10) other cool prizes. Find out more at: http://library.queensu.ca/webir/libqual.htm

Don’t forget, you can always send us comments, questions or suggestions to library@post.queensu.ca

November 15 is GIS Day 2006 at Queens!

Posted: November 8th, 2006
You are invited to GIS Day 2006, an event sponsored by the Library’s Map, Data and Government Information Collection (MADGIC) and by the Geography Dept. Come discover how Geographic Information System (GIS) technology can work for you.        

Visit the map gallery and poster sessions. Listen to presentations on a wide range of topics : an entertaining “What is GIS” session; work-related asthma; urban storm water modelling ; remote sensing of forest cover; data accuracy issues; property assessment techniques. Talk with the presenters, enjoy some refreshments, and enter to win door prizes.

Where? GIS Lab, E223 Mac-Corry Hall, Queen’s University

When? Wednesday, November 15, 2006 — 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Program details are available: http://library.queensu.ca/webdoc/maps/gisday/gisday2006.htm