To help you make the most of your first year experience, all incoming undergraduate students at York will be matched with a Librarian. Your Personal Librarian is available to answer any questions you may have about research assignments and resources. Throughout the fall and winter terms he/ she will send periodic emails to allow you to become more familiar with the range of services at your disposal through the Library.
"Welcome to York! We are glad you chose to study here. One of the challenges of this university is its SIZE. Have you noticed how many buildings, programs, and even libraries it has? As your personal librarian, I can help you with the academic part of your life here.
Some information about me, just in case you are interested. I have worked at York University Libraries since 2013. Prior to that, I worked in the financial sector for a number of years. As an undergraduate, I studied business communications. Currently, I am responsible for the books and journals related to business ethics, business history, business and sustainability, corporate governance, entrepreneurial studies, and real estate and real property development. While these are my specializations, I have lots of experience with many business topics and resources you will encounter.
My door is always open, so feel free to visit me in my office at Bronfman Library - room S237B (first door on the left).
Welcome to York! Thank you for choosing York as your university. it's true York is big but it is full of people who are dedicated to ensuring your success. As your personal librarian, I am one of those people available to help support you in your academic endeavors.
Some information about me, I have worked at York University Libraries since 1988, -first as a reference librarian and now I'm a member of the library admin team. My colleagues and I are all very committed to doing anything we can to contribute to student success - especially your success.
Don't hesitate to get in touch - I'm looking forward to working with you.
More about me can be found here: http://cdavids.info.yorku.ca/
Bienvenue à Glendon et à York! We are glad you chose to study here. University can be overwhelming. As your personal librarian, I am here to help you make the most of your first-year experience.
Here’s some information about me:
I have been at York since 2011. In my role, I help students and faculty with their research and manage the collections that support the bilingual programs offered at York’s Glendon campus. I also teach library sessions, so you may see me (or one of my colleagues) at one of your lectures.
I'm here to help so don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. Vous pouvez me contacter en anglais autant qu'en français!
My role as a librarian includes…
A typical day:
I work with the York University Libraries administration to plan and develop library services and programs. I work closely with staff and librarians across all libraries, including Scott, Steacie Science & Engineering, Bronfman Business and Frost Libraries.
My favourite part of my job is:
About me:
I’ve been at York since 1999. My first role here was as the Psychology and Philosophy Librarian. My academic background (M.A.) is in philosophy. Back in 2006 I also spent half a year as a librarian at an academic library in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Librarian for:
A typical day:
I help students and faculty with their research and assignments. I also purchase library resources related to maps, geographic information systems, and geography to support academic programs offered at York. You are likely to see me at the Map Library answering questions or conducting workshops about maps.
My favourite part of my job is:
I enjoy helping students discover the amazing resources we have at the Libraries, and I am surrounded by amazing maps from around the world.
About me:
I have been a map geek since I was a kid. As an undergraduate, I studied Biology and Geography. I have a graduate diploma in GIS and a graduate degree in Library Studies. I have worked at York University since 2011. In my spare time I explore Toronto, swim, and garden in the summer.
Welcome to York! We are glad you chose to study here. One of the challenges of this university is its SIZE. Have you noticed how many buildings, programs, and even libraries it has? As your personal librarian, I can help you with the academic part of your life here.
Some information about me, just in case you are interested. I have worked at York University Libraries since 1997, but I was also a student here in the 70s and 80s. As an undergraduate and later a master's student, I studied biology. Currently, I am responsible for the books and journals related to biology and nursing. My areas of expertise include supporting students with their research projects by helping them to find high-quality scholarly information, giving them tools for reading articles (that help with analysing the articles) and many other aspects of research and writing.
On the "personal" side of the personal librarian, I am a dog owner, and am interested in health, evolutionary psychology, pottery, weaving, and music... and I may be overly attached to chocolate!
My door is always open, so feel free to visit me in my office at Steacie Library - room 102K (third door on the left).
Librarian for:
A typical day:
In my job I help students and faculty with their research. I also purchase library materials to support the academic programs offered at Glendon College. You may see me at one of your lectures teaching a library session, or answering research questions at the library reference desk.
My favourite part of my job is:
Learning about the fascinating subjects faculty and students are studying. Every day I discover something new and interesting.
About me:
I’m fluent in French and English. When I was an undergraduate student I studied French and History. I went to graduate school to become a Librarian in 2010.
Librarian for:
A typical day:
I support the bilingual programs offered at York’s Glendon campus in many ways, but a large portion of my time is dedicated to teaching library sessions and helping students.
My favourite part of my job is:
There have yet to be two days that are the same. The library is such a wonderful place to create and learn. I love teaching people how to use library resources as well as their own creativity and passion to find the information they need for academic research.
About me:
I studied English and French, Language and Literature in my undergrad. Following that, I went to graduate school and became a librarian in 2013.
Feel free to come chat with me at Frost Library, but if you don't feel like making the trek, I can also be reached by e-mail or by phone.
Librarian for:
A typical day:
I answer questions about library research from students and faculty, select resources for the library to acquire, prepare and teach guest lectures for courses in my subject areas, and spend time working on one of several special library events and initiatives.
My favourite part of my job is:
Answering students' questions! I love helping students out, whether it's as simple as locating a book, or as difficult as exhaustive research on an obscure topic. Never hesitate to ask me a question; you'll probably make my day by doing so!
About me:
I have been at York University Libraries since May 2014. Before that, I was the science librarian at Wilfrid Laurier University Library. Before I became a librarian, I worked for an environmental consulting company as a field technician and taught English in Japan. I have a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Hydrogeology from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University.
Librarian for:
What I do:
I teach students in my subject area how to find relevant resources and how to engage in academic research. I help students at our Research Desk and in my office to find library materials to support their academic program. I also purchase library materials.
My favourite part of my job is:
Learning new things all the time! I also like talking to students about their academic interests and ideas.
About me:
I have a background in geophysics, geography and environmental studies. After finishing my undergrad at York (GO YORK!), I took a few years off from school before I realized that being a librarian is the best career for me. I went back to school as a mature student and never regretted that decision!
Welcome to York! We’re happy that you chose to study here. One of the challenges of this university is its SIZE. The amount of buildings, programs, and libraries at York can be overwhelming, but you’re in luck. As your personal librarian not only can I help you with the academic part of your life, but I can also help you locate useful services on campus to make your life here a little simpler.
Here’s some information about me: I’m a pretty new addition to York University, as I started in August 2014. However, I’ve worked at a variety of academic libraries, so I’m really good at finding books, journal articles, and much more! In fact, I have a lot of experience with many of the social sciences and humanities resources you’ll encounter in your first year.
On the "personal" side of the personal librarian, I’m interested in mountain biking, photography, and cooking. I’m also obsessed with watching cute animal videos on YouTube…but we all need a break, right?
Librarian for:
Welcome to York! I'm glad that you have chosen to study here. York is a very big place and its size allows it to offer lots of opportunities. But its size can also present challenges, one being navigating the incredible scope of library resources and services available to you. That's where I can help and I hope that you get in touch with me for any library-related issues, including basic questions about using the libraries, and finding books and articles (or other resources) for your assignments. Even if I might not be the right person to ask, I'm happy to help figure out who is. So please don't hesitate to contact me.
Welcome to York! I am glad you chose to study here. As your personal librarian, I can help you with the academic part of your life here.
Librarian for:
My favourite part of my job is:
I like the teaching element of my job a lot. I always feel it's been a good day when I've helped students become more engaged and proficient as researchers. I also love that I'm always learning in my job!
About me:
Some information about me, just in case you are interested. In July 2012 I was appointed to the position of Head, Bronfman Business Library at York University Libraries for a five year term. This library, based in the Schulich School of Business, serves all business programs on campus. I was in the role of Business Librarian at York from 2003 to 2012. Formally, I was Business/Economics & Special Projects Librarian (1999-2003) at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.
On the more personal side of things, I'm from Ireland originally and moved to Canada in 1998. My accent remains a funny hybrid betraying my strong roots in both places! I have an undergraduate degree in Economics and German. My mother first suggested I’d be suited to librarianship when I was an undergraduate. I was not enamoured of the idea at the time, but have realized for some time that it was the best single piece of advice I ever got! Being an academic librarian is a wonderful career and profession!
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Hello everyone,
Welcome to York University!
I am the Domestic Government Documents Libarian as well as the librarian for the Disaster & Emergency Management Studies Program.
My responsibilites include, among other things, helping scholars like yourself how to find suitable resources and learn about conducting research for your assignments and projects. I have regular shifts at the Drop-In Research Desk here at the Scott Libary. If you would like more in depth assistance, appointments can be scheduled to meet in my office. In both venues, my goal is to help you access the best materials for your studies. As part of this process, I select works, texts, books and periodicals to support my subject areas.
One of the best aspects of my job is working with students regarding their research needs. Often your questions help me learn new and unexpected aspects of topics.
I have worked in a variety of library environments before arriving at York. I had positions in the States at the New York Public Library and the New Rochelle Public Library. I was employed by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada as well as Alqonquin College, both of which are located in Ottawa.
I look forward to collaboratiing witth you in the coming months of the school year.
Best of luck in your studies here at York University.
Librarian for:
A typical day:
I help students and faculty with their individual research and teach information literacy skills to groups. I also purchase library materials to support the academic programs in Education and in Romance languages, literatures & linguistics. I’m involved in lots of behind-the-scenes projects in the Library and on campus. You may see me at one of your lectures leading a library research session or answering research questions at the Scott Library Learning Commons (2nd floor).
Favourite aspect of my job: Working with people. Helping new students be successful.
Tips for success:
Librarian for:
What I do all day:
I help students and faculty with their research questions, and purchase library materials to support political science programs at York. You might see me at one of your lectures teaching a library session, answering research questions at the reference desk, or walking around the campus trying to find a decent green salad. Feel free to say hello!
About me:
I know firsthand what it's like to be a student at York, because I was one! I majored in political science and history, and have graduate degrees in library science and political science. I still find it neat that I am back at York on the "other side" of the desk.
Librarian for:
My favourite part of my job is:
I love the variety. I get to spend my time doing a whole bunch of different things, from working with students at the reference desk, collaborating with faculty in the classroom to help students be successful in their assignments, using Twitter in classrooms and as outreach and professional development. I also get to explore the interfaces between politics and science in Canada. And I get to buy lots of very cool books.
About me:
After studying computer science at Concordia University in Montreal, I spent the first 12 years of my career as a software developer in the financial services industry. My non-work interests include science fiction, blues and jazz.
Come and chat with me about writing lab reports, creating in-text and final bibliographies for your biology & kinesiology assignments. There are some cool things which will help you with your anatomy and physiology classes. I'll tell you more when we meet.
I have a background in dairy microbiology ...so think yogurt, kefir and cheese ...and all the microorganisms in them! Then at York (MES) it was about mercury in the air and food... so there is always that few degrees of separation and then it links to food!!
All the best for your time at YU!!
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