Western Libraries

Western Libraries is the library system for Western University, Canada.

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

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[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

📢 #WesternU instructors,

Did you know that you can give students free & easy access to your Course Readings? Our service helps alleviate rising costs & provides more equitable access to higher education.

Find out more 👇
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[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

Emma Donoghue’s new musical was inspired by a real-life treasure: a bundle of mid-1800s letters between an Irish immigrant couple, uncovered in #WesternU's archives. Their words of love, longing & survival now sing on stage. https://t.co/5WIpGEj068 @westernulibsARC

[Western University @WesternU]

🌞 Friendly reminder that #WesternU is operating on a regular schedule on Monday, June 30 and is closed on Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day.

This includes @western_rec, @westernulibs and @westernufood.

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

All our library locations, including Weldon, will be closed on Tuesday, July 1. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 2. Happy Canada Day! https://t.co/94QI5UgzpA

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📣Taylor, Music, Law & Business libraries will be closed tomorrow, Thu, June 12, for an all-day staff meeting. Weldon Library will be open 8am-8pm. Archives & Special Collections reading room will be closed. Thank you for understanding! https://t.co/94QI5UgzpA #westernu

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On Inauguration Day 2025, while many watched the ceremony, #WesternU librarian Kristi Thompson was backing up U.S. government data. Ten days later, 2,000+ federal pages were gone. Read about the ongoing fight to save public data — in the U.S. and Canada. https://t.co/cQAgByu3FG

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

📢 Important Update: Scholarship@Western submissions paused starting May 16, 2025, as we migrate to Scholaris! Students can continue submitting theses as usual.

Learn more about the migration & content submissions! 👇
https://t.co/t1Mr3701Tq

#westernu

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

Summer hours at Weldon Library start Mon, May 12!

📅 Mon–Thurs: 8am–8pm (Info Desk: 9am-4:30pm) 📅 Fri: 8am–4:30pm (Info Desk: 9am-4:30pm)
📅 Sat: 9am–4:30pm
❌ Closed: May 17–19, July 1, Aug 2–4

All library hours: https://t.co/94QI5UgzpA

#WesternU #LibraryHours

[Western University @WesternU]

#WesternU’s medieval music collection @WesternuLibs just got a rare addition — two ancient neume fragments revealing how music was first written, centuries before modern notation. 🎶
https://t.co/KPEIgWH8yt 🎼 #MusicHistory

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

Unbox history with us! 📦📜

@westernulibsARC's Deborah Meert-Williston and @westernuMusic professor Kate Helsen reveal rare medieval "neumes" that shed light on the origins of written music! 🎶

Full video: https://t.co/K5Xsbw7lq3

#westernu

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

@westernuFIMS @westernuArts @westernuScience @westernuMusic @westernuSocSci @westernuFHS @iveybusiness

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From the politics of data destruction to collections & campus equity: join our Research Symposium to discover the diverse research undertaken by our librarians/archivists & engage in thought-provoking discussions. RSVP by May 5! #westernu https://t.co/EOA9bx6qeN

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After an unexpected delay, Weldon Library is now open. We apologize for the disruption and thank you for your patience. #westernu

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

📢 We are migrating our Archives holdings database! Starting April 1, Minisis will no longer be available. However, our new platform AtoM will not quite be ready. Discover available resources during this transition: https://t.co/JCLwf1R7zk #WesternU

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

Exciting news! 🎉 Scholarship@Western will be migrating to a new platform by June 30, 2025! The new Western Scholaris will offer a streamlined interface & focus on #OpenAccess content! Stay tuned for updates! #westernu https://t.co/t1Mr3701Tq

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

64 years late and still in mint condition! A UBC alum returns a library book with a tale of wilderness survival! Meanwhile, someone once used bacon as a bookmark! 🥓📚😂 #LibraryLegends #BookAdventures

[UBC Library @ubclibrary]

UBC Library received an unexpected package containing a 1931 edition of the book Camping and Woodcraft, a letter explaining the borrower’s tardiness and a $100 cheque. Read more about a book returned 6 decades later. https://t.co/yWlqPcZNNq

[WesternU Technology Services @westernuTechSvs]

.@WesternU There has been an event in our data centre that has caused some systems to be unavailable including Campus Wi-Fi, Western's websites and network access. Users can access OWL Brightspace using this link: https://t.co/GARGxBlNSd.

[Western Libraries @westernulibs]

🔍 Need help navigating the new Tri-Agency Open Access Policy draft? Western Libraries is here to assist! From article deposits to open licensing, our librarians are ready to help you. https://t.co/80nRFiHwX5 📚 #westernu #OpenAccess #AcademicSupport

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From humble beginnings to modern hubs of research and learning, Western Libraries has grown with our community. Explore our fascinating journey through the decades on our new history timeline! 🏛️📜 https://t.co/O5GyR9tlDX #WesternU #Throwback #WesternLibraries