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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Applying for tri-agency grant funding? Get ahead on your Data Management! Join us online for "Creating a Data Management Plan" to master the DMP Assistant tool and pick the right template for your research. 🗓️ Wed Oct. 7 | 12 - 12:30 p.m. 👥 For faculty/student researchers 🔗 bit.ly/4dclXaL
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Data Decoded: Creating a Data Management Plan
Data management plans (DMPs) are often required with funding applications, including those of numerous CIHR grants and a small but growing number of NSERC and SSHRC grants. For...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
⏰ Reminder: Coffee & Copyright is in 2 days! Bring your copyright questions related to MRU work/study & enjoy a hot beverage with the Copyright Advisor. No slides or lectures—just drop-in Q&A! ☕ 👥 MRU employees & students 📅 Thurs. Oct 1 | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn more: bit.ly/4xqIwQ6
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Coffee & Copyright
Bring your copyright questions and join the Copyright Advisor for a cup of coffee (or tea) at this drop-in Q&A session. No slides, no lecture - just light conversation and a hot...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Can I upload this article to Gemini?” 🤖 Learn practical copyright considerations for using GenAI tools in teaching, learning, and research at our next (Copy)Right on Track workshop! 👥 Open to faculty, staff, leaders & students 📅 Fri. Sept 25 | 12-12:30 p.m. Register: bit.ly/46YEhQV
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(Copy)Right on Track: Generative AI and Copyright
“Can I upload this article to Gemini?” While there continues to be uncertainty in the legal landscape between generative AI tools and copyright-protected works, this...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Unable to make our Sept. 25 (Copy)Right on Track: Generative AI and Copyright workshop? You can drop-in for a coffee (or tea) and ask our Copyright Advisor your questions on Oct. 1 at Coffee & Copyright! Learn more: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/4052008
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Coffee & Copyright
Bring your copyright questions and join the Copyright Advisor for a cup of coffee (or tea) at this drop-in Q&A session. No slides, no lecture - just light conversation and a hot...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Your research didn’t end at graduation! 🎓 Starting Sept 22, MRU alumni get remote access to 20+ licensed databases & 40+ open-access resources. Check your inbox on Sept 22 for your unique activation link to get started. Browse available resources here: bit.ly/46GRe1I
A modern glass building with people walking outside. An icon of an identification card is displayed above the building. Text at the bottom reads: "New Alumni Perk - Unlock remote database access & other library perks with your Alumni ONEcard.A graphic with the text: "Your curiosity didn't end at graduation." Below is an icon of an identification card. Additional text reads: "Your Alumni ONECard allows you to borrow and access a variety of resources from the MRU Library."The image is a digital flyer for "Electronic Resources" with a blue background. It includes a laptop icon. It mentions that on campus, users can access LibrarySearch for various digital resources. Off campus, users can access over 20 licensed databases and more than 40 curated Open Access resources. A website link, library.mtroyal.ca/az/alumni, is provided for browsing.An illustration of a library cart filled with books. The text reads "Physical Material" and states: "3 week loan, with 2 online renewals. Borrow materials from the Main Collection and Curriculum Collection with a 25 item limit.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What does it actually mean to make your research data FAIR? Join us for Data Decoded: Intro to FAIR Data, a fast 30 min online workshop on practical steps to make your datasets Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept 22 | 12 - 12:30 p.m. (online) 🔗 bit.ly/4cOWDr1
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Data Decoded: Introduction to FAIR Data
You may have heard the acronym FAIR in the context of research data archiving and sharing. But what does it mean to make your data FAIR? Standing for Findable, Accessible,...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Want to streamline your research workflow and maximize dataset impact? Data Decoded is back for Fall 2026! Led by our Data Librarian Brian, these 30 min online sessions give faculty, RAs, and student researchers practical skills in all things data. Learn more: bit.ly/4a1j6yG
A blue event poster titled "DATA DECODED" advertising 30‑minute online biweekly research workshops. Topics include FAIR Data Principles (Sept. 22), Data Management Plans (Oct. 7), MRU Data Repository (Oct. 12), Data Dictionaries (Nov. 4), Journal Open Data Policies (Nov. 17), and Statistics Canada Tools (Dec. 2). More information at library.mtroyal.ca/events.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Can I upload this article to Gemini?” 🤖 Learn practical copyright considerations for using GenAI tools in teaching, learning, and research at our next (Copy)Right on Track workshop! 👥 Open to faculty, staff, leaders & students 📅 Fri. Sept 25 | 12-12:30 p.m. Register: bit.ly/46YEhQV
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(Copy)Right on Track: Generative AI and Copyright
“Can I upload this article to Gemini?” While there continues to be uncertainty in the legal landscape between generative AI tools and copyright-protected works, this...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Learn what has changed in MRU’s updated Fair Dealing Guidelines & how fair dealing supports teaching, learning, and research at our next online, 30 minute copyright workshop. 📅 Fri. Sept 18 | 12:30 to 1 p.m. Register: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/4051980
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(Copy)Right on Track: MRU's New Fair Dealing Guidelines
“How do I apply the new fair dealing guidelines?” Fair dealing is a user right under Canada’s Copyright Act that supports teaching, learning, research, and access to...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🍂Class is back in session and our Fall 2026 semester hours are here! 🍂 Monday - Thursday: 8am - 9pm Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 5pm 🕒 The RLLC first floor remains open 24/7 with your ONECard. 🪪 Visiting outside regular hours? Please have your ONECard ready for security upon request.
Fall 2026 Holidays and Special Hours for the Library Service Desk. Sept. 7 closed, Sept. 30 closed, Oct. 12 closed, Oct. 14-17 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., nov. 11 closed.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Questions about using course materials or teaching copyright? Join the Copyright Advisor for Copy(Right) on Track, a series of 30-min online workshops for MRU faculty, staff, and students running Aug/Sept & returning Jan 2027! ☕🧵
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Getting your course materials ready for the upcoming semester? 📚✨ The Library is here to help you select and deliver resources to your students seamlessly. Follow this thread for 3 ways we can handle the heavy lifting, from helping build reading lists to finding free textbook alternatives! 👇 (1/4)
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Designing your upcoming D2L course? You can easily support your students’ academic workflows by linking directly to the Library’s tailored digital resources. Follow this thread for 4 essential links to add to your course content tabs to set your students up for success this semester! 👇 (1/5)
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Don’t wait until your first paper is due to figure out the library website 😅 Join our lightning-fast virtual crash course on getting the most out of the MRU Library as a student! 🗓️ Aug 20 at 12 PM 🗓️ Sept 8 at 5 PM RSVP at library.mtroyal.ca/events
A person standing in a library aisle reaching for a book on a shelf. The text reads: "Learn the library skills to support your studies. LIBRARY 101. 30 Minutes Online. Thursday Aug. 20, 12 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 8, 5 p.m. RSVP at library.mtroyal.ca/events."
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Want to share your art, writing, or research with the world without getting tangled up in legal headaches? 🎨🔓 Applying a Creative Commons (CC) license is the easiest way to give others permission to use or remix your work on your terms. Here’s how to do it in a few simple steps 🧵👇
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Reaching out to your subject librarian early in the research lifecycle ensures proper workflow planning and saves you serious time. 📈⏳ We can help you navigate open access options, evaluate journals, and set up your ORCID profile. 👇 Connect with us: library.mtroyal.ca/faculty/publishi…
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Reminder of changes to our regular hours this week! We are closed July 1 and open at 12:30 p.m. on Friday July 3.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Before heading into summer, get your copyright questions sorted! ⚖️ Connect with the Copyright Advisor for course material reviews, permission support, or to book a departmental workshop. You can also check out our self-service Copyright Decision Tool and FAQs anytime. 👇More: bit.ly/3SlvfJz
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MRU Library Website: Copyright Office: Home
MRU Library Website: Copyright Office: Home
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The MRU Library is thrilled to announce our 13th Annual Library Award winners! 🏆 From discovering a new fossil genus to mapping lake parasites; from creating historical wartime condom ad designs to protecting the Bow River Watershed—these students prove brilliant research knows no bounds. 👇 (1/5)
A group of eleven people standing in a room with a large screen behind them. The screen displays the MRU logo and congratulatory text with names: Aatish, Rylie, Arashdeep, Ilan, Julian, Ty, and Julia. The people are smiling, and the setting appears to be a formal or educational event.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Bring your curriculum to life with our Maker & Media Commons! 🛠️🎬 Partner with our team for custom workshops and assignment design. We'll help you integrate hands-on tech, software tutorials, and creative exercises into your courses. 👇 Collaborate with us: bit.ly/4a06g4T #MRU
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
While our campus community continues to navigate ongoing service disruptions, the Library remains open and we continue to provide a range of supports for users. Find information on what is currently available and options for continuing your Library-related work: library.mtroyal.ca/spaces/outage
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
☀️ Summer hours are now in effect! ☀️ We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 🕒 The RLLC first floor remains open 24/7 with your ONECard. 🪪 If you are visiting outside regular hours, please have your ONECard ready for security upon request.
A notice for Riddell Library and Learning Centre detailing summer 2026 holidays and special hours. The background shows the modern glass building. The text states: "July 1: Closed, July 3: 12:30 - 4 p.m., August 3: Closed." A banner at the bottom mentions "24/7 Access with your ONEcard.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
☀️📚Ease into summer with our Recreational Reading collection on the 2nd floor! We have a frequently updated selection of popular fiction, non-fiction & wellness titles perfect for your downtime. 👇 Browse the collection online or swing by to pick up your next great summer read: bit.ly/4d5brlV
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Hitting subscription paywalls during your research? 🛑 Install the free LibKey Nomad browser extension. It runs quietly in the background on Google Scholar, Wikipedia, and publisher sites to give you 1-click access to MRU-licensed articles. 👇Learn more: bit.ly/4uiYCJX
The image shows a webpage for LibKey Nomad, highlighting its integration with academic resources like PubMed and Wikipedia. The Mount Royal University logo is displayed, showing users how to register their extension with our collection.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Hiring a student researcher? 📚🔍 The Library can help your RAs get research-ready with training in: 〰️ Structured literature searching & reference management 〰️ Research data management & dissemination AND we have a bookable co-working space with tools like NVivo Learn more: bit.ly/4vlI5pw
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Want to make your research easier to find, share, and preserve? 🔓 Mount Royal’s OA Repository (MROAR) can help faculty showcase scholarship, meet Tri-Agency requirements & more. Not sure about publisher policies? Our subject librarians are here to help. 👇 Get started: bit.ly/4x4kkEd
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MRU Library Website: Open Scholarship: Open Publishing Support
MRU Library Website: Open Scholarship: Open Publishing Support
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
📸 New on campus! The MRU Faculty Retirees’ Association presents: "Light at the end of MRU." Explore a stunning collection of photography from our retired colleagues on Floor 4 of the Riddell Library and Learning Centre. On display now through May 31. #MRU #CalgaryArts
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The spring semester is the perfect time to prioritize some recreational reading. 📖 Located on Floor 2, this collection is for those looking to unwind and recharge with a great book. Whether you’re looking for a change of pace or a summer escape, we invite you to browse: bit.ly/4d5brlV
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Ever wondered how you can legally use and build upon other people’s work? Meet Creative Commons (CC). 🎨 These licenses give creators a standardized way to grant the public permission to share, remix, and reuse their work—all within copyright law. 🔓 [1/3]
A graphic on a dark blue background features the Creative Commons logo—a "CC" inside a black circle against a blue sky. The words "Share. Remix. Collaborate." are written at the top in bright blue, with green and pink arrows pointing to the logo. Below, "With... Creative Commons." is highlighted in a pink oval.Text on a teal background explains that Creative Commons is an international nonprofit organization that supports a commons of shared knowledge and culture, highlighting its Creative Commons Licenses.Creative Commons licenses offer a standardized way to grant the public permission to use creative works under copyright law. Many of the licenses encourage sharing and even remixing creative works!Blue infographic outlining Creative Commons license terms with icons. The terms include Attribution (BY): credit to creator, Non Commercial (NC): only noncommercial uses allowed, Share Alike (SA): adaptations shared under same terms, and No Derivatives (ND): no modifications permitted.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
🌸 Spring hours are here! 🌸 Join us Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 🕒 The RLLC 1st floor is still open 24/7 with your ONECard! 🪪 Visiting outside regular hours? Please have your ONECard ready for security when requested.
Photo of an exterior walkway with glass windows. Text reads: "Spring 2026 Holidays & Special Hours." Below, "May 18: Closed." A green banner states, "24/7 Access with your ONECard."
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ready to trade your textbooks for the sunshine? Before you head off for break, make sure to clear your account and lighten your bag. Swing by the library to return any books or gear you're finished with by 4 p.m. on Friday April 24!📚✨
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
📊 Explore Stats Canada’s Rich Data Services tool with us! Learn how to access individual-level data from the Census, GSS, & more. We’ll show you how to aggregate data, run regressions, and export files directly to SPSS or Stata. 🗓️ April 21 Register: bit.ly/4r7zwgy
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Creative Commons @creativecommons.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This year Creative Commons turns 25! Since its founding, CC has created the infrastructure that makes open knowledge possible with CC licenses powering access to tens of billions of works online. Join us in celebrating; there are many ways to get involved 🧵 creativecommons.org/25th-anniver...
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Keeping the Internet Human: 25 Years of Choosing to Share - Creative Commons
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Love research? 🧬 Get paid to lead! We’re hiring Undergraduate Research Leaders for the 2026/27 cohort. 💰 $22.50/hr 👥 Mentor your peers & build your CV 🎓 60+ credits + research experience required Apply by April 30: bit.ly/4idbDin
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📝 Navigating availability statements and proprietary requirements can be tricky. Join our Navigating Journal Open Data policies workshop to learn how to interpret journal expectations and craft better availability statements. 🗓️ Tues April 7 Register: bit.ly/4r4h4oW
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Are "Inclusive Access" programs actually helping students? 📚 MRU librarians Madelaine Vanderwerff and Sara Sharun argue that folding textbook costs into tuition isn't the win it seems. Read why OERs and library-led solutions are a better path forward: bit.ly/47IaMUv
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Billing students automatically for textbooks? Look elsewhere to solve affordability issues
Students and campuses should investigate and learn more about zero-cost textbook programs, or adopting open educational resources.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Ready to get crafty? 🧵✨ Join us at the Maker Studio to master the art of cross-stitch! 🗓️Mon. March 30 | 10–11:30 a.m. 📍Maker Studio (EL1245) Learn the basics and leave with a finished keychain! No experience needed + materials provided. 🪡 Register: bit.ly/4uIRDLW
Poster titled "Introduction to Cross-Stitch." Features hands holding embroidery hoop with floral pattern. Text invites you to learn about cross-stitch through a workshop at MRU Library Maker Studio on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 10 to 11:30am.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Want to lower textbook costs for your students? 📚 Explore Pressbooks: A simple way to create + publish open license teaching materials. ✨ See examples from MRU authors & get started! 🗓️ March 24 | 10 a.m. 📍 Online 🔗 bit.ly/4bgVF6x #OER #HigherEd #Pressbooks #MRU
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Open Publishing with Pressbooks: An Introduction
Looking for a simple, professional way to publish your own openly licensed teaching materials on the web, share them with others, and lower textbook costs for your students?...
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
📊 A Data Dictionary is the roadmap that makes your research clear for your team and future collaborators. Join to learn how to structure your documentation and start building a dictionary for your project. 🗓️ Tuesday, March 24 Register: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990343
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Rad book by @mountroyalu.bsky.social authors!!
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
As the 2026 Paralympics begin, see how the movement started! 🏅 Explore rare records from Robert Steadward, the first President of the International Paralympic Committee, & celebrate the legends who redefined sport 🗓️ Monday, March 9 | 10am–4pm 📍 MRU Archives (EL4330A)
Poster titled "Redefining Excellence in Sport: The Early History of the Paralympic Movement." It features three athletes: one skiing, and two racing in wheelchairs. Event details are "10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday March 9, Archives Reading Room (EL4330A)."
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Securely preserve and share your research with the MRU Data Repository! 🔒 Our platform offers Canadian storage and DOIs + meets funder and journal requirements. Join our 30 min session for data prep and depositing basics. 🗓️ Tuesday, March 10 Register: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990341
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Join artist Alexandra Tremblay for a beginner-friendly beadwork workshop! 🪡 Create a lanyard while exploring beading as a form of cultural knowledge-sharing. 📅 Friday, March 27 🕛 12-2 p.m. 📍 Maker Studio (EL1245) ✨ All materials provided! Register: bit.ly/3Ohdzgx
A poster for an MRU Library Workshop titled "Intro to Beadwork." It mentions the event will take place at the Maker Studio (EL1245) on March 27 from 12-2 PM. The workshop features artist and archivist Alexandra Tremblay. The design includes floral patterns in green and orange tones.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Attention #MRU students: Did research? Get rewarded. 💰 Apply for the Library Awards for Research Excellence! We’re awarding over $3,000 across 3 categories. Show us your process. Tell your story. Win up to $1,500. 📅 Deadline: May 4 🔗 mru.ca/libraryawards
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
It’s #FairDealingWeek! 📖✨ Fair dealing supports your right to use copyrighted material for research, private study, and education. Learn the ropes at our ONLINE student workshop: 📅 Friday, Feb 27 ⏰ 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 🔗 librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/4000461
Promotional image for Fair Dealing Week, February 23-27. Describes fair dealing as a user right in the Copyright Act for copying protected work without permission or royalties. More information at library.mtroyal.ca/fairdealing.The image is a vertical sign titled "Fair Dealing Week" with dates "Feb. 23 - 27" on a sticky note. It lists purposes for fair dealing: research, private study, education, satire, parody, criticism, review, and news reporting. The link at the bottom is library.mtroyal.ca/fairdealing.Poster for Fair Dealing Week. Features details of an online workshop titled "Undergraduate Research & Copyright" scheduled for Friday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Includes topics like copyright ownership, user rights, public domain, research, use of copyrighted images, fair dealing assessments, and real-world publishing scenarios. A hand is holding a copyright symbol at the bottom right.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Reminder about this workshop tomorrow for MRU faculty and students working with research data!
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
What happens when books become battlegrounds? 📚 Join the Library & Faculty of Arts for Freedom to Read Week to explore censorship and intellectual freedom. 🚀 Feb 23: Launch 🎬 Feb 24: ‘The Librarians’ Screening 🗣️ Feb 26: Panel Discussion Register: bit.ly/4tJQLWQ
Poster for "Freedom to Read Week" from February 22-28, 2026. The background shows large padlocked books, with a person holding a flashlight. Events listed: February 23 – Launch on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; February 24 – Film screening of "The Librarians" in Ideas Lounge from 1 to 4 p.m.; February 26 – Panel discussion on Book Bans in Ideas Lounge from 2 to 4 p.m.Poster for a film screening of "The Librarians" on February 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. The background features a large book with quotes such as "America's war on books is more than a war on words." Film festival accolades are displayed at the top.A stack of books secured with a chain and lock. Text reads: "Why Books Bans Matter: Defending the Freedom to Read." Event details: "February 26: Panel Discussion in Ideas Lounge (2 to 4 p.m.).
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Applying for funding? 📑 A Data Management Plan (DMP) is often the key to a successful application. Join our workshop to master the DMP Assistant tool, learn to choose the right templates, and keep your research data secure. 🗓️ Feb 24 at 11:30 Register: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990338
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Who really owns your digital footprint? 💻 Join MRU Library for #LoveDataWeek2026. We’ve gathered the best books, podcasts, and tools to help you navigate everything from Indigenous data sovereignty to the ethics of AI. Learn more: library.mtroyal.ca/c.php?g=7282...
Collage of six book covers on digital and data themes. Titles include: 'Data Sovereignty' by Anupam Chander, 'Weapons of Math Destruction' by Cathy O'Neil, 'Algorithmic Rights and Protections for Children,' 'Our Data, Ourselves' by Jacqueline D. Lipton, 'The Data Journalism Handbook' by Liliana Bounegru and Jonathan Gray, and 'Protecting Your Privacy in a Data-Driven World' by Claire McKay Bowen. Below is the text: 'Curated library materials. Link in bio to learn more.
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Mount Royal University Library @mrulibrary.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Ready to boost your research impact? 🚀 Join our Introduction to FAIR Data workshop on Feb. 10! 30 minutes to learn how to make your work Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable with practical steps tailored for any discipline. Register: librarycal.mtroyal.ca/event/3990337
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