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08/28/2026

Let’s look at a handful of pre-Confederation maps of Lake Ontario from the Brock Archives…for no particular reason.

Sometimes the archives have a way of putting things into perspective.

🗺️Image #1 - Louis Hennepin Map of North America showing the Great Lakes 1698
🗺️Image #2 Suite du Cours du Fleuve de St. Laurent 1757
🗺️Image #3 Map La Pennsylvania la Nuova York il Jersey Settentrionale con la Parte Occidentale del Connecticut 1778
🗺️Image #4 Sidney Hall Map 1818

08/17/2026

The Building Better Research Series is back and better than ever with a fresh line-up of sessions to enhance your knowledge and research skills!

The first installment this year is Conducting Research in Your Classroom: Ethical Considerations for SOTL. An overview of the unique ethical considerations involved in conducting research within your own classroom.

🔗Link to registration:

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08/05/2026

📍Meet Sharon Janzen, Brock Library's GIS and Geospatial Data Specialist!

Mapping research? Exploring spatial data? Or just getting started with GIS? Sharon is here to help. 🌍🗺️

Sharon supports the Brock community with:
🧭 GIS software and mapping support
📊 Finding and using geospatial data
🛰️ Spatial analysis for research projects
📚 GIS workshops and one-on-one consultations
🎓 Support for students, faculty, and researchers across all disciplines

If you are creating your first map or tackling complex spatial analysis, Sharon can help you make the most of GIS in your coursework and research.

📍Connect with Sharon through Brock Library to book a consultation or learn more about GIS services at Brock Library

07/30/2026

Brock University Library's Teaching and Learning Librarian, Justine Cotton, recently presented Learning to Work with A.I. at the St. Catharines Public Library

Drawing on her expertise in information literacy and emerging technologies, Justine explored the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence, sharing strategies for using AI tools thoughtfully, ethically, and confidently. The engaging session encouraged attendees to think critically about how AI is shaping the way we learn, work, and create.

It is great to see Brock Library staff sharing their expertise beyond campus and supporting digital literacy throughout the Niagara community. Thank you to the St. Catharines Public Library for hosting this wonderful event, and to everyone who joined the conversation!

07/28/2026

Congratulations to our Maps, GIS & Geospatial Data Specialist, Sharon Janzen, on a fantastic presentation at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum!

Sharon shared how historical maps and ArcGIS StoryMaps can offer new perspectives on Laura Secord's famous journey, encouraging museum visitors to explore this well-known story through the lens of GIS and digital mapping.

We're proud to see Sharon sharing her expertise beyond campus and demonstrating how Brock Library's GIS services support research, teaching, and community engagement.

07/24/2026

This workshop introduces ArcGIS Business Analyst Online, a data analysis and visualization tool that helps you explore the connections and patterns between people and places using interactive maps and demographic data. Learn how to find information about communities, understand potential audiences, and compare locations. No prior experience in data analysis or GIS is required.

This session is open to students, faculty, and staff from any discipline/department who want to use location-based evidence to support projects, proposals, or entrepreneurial ideas.

https://experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/328082

07/20/2026

☀️ Summer hours are here!

Studying for a course, working on a project, or looking for a quiet place to read? Brock University Library is here to support you all summer long.

📚 Check our updated summer hours before your visit and plan your next trip to the Library.

🕰️Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
⛔Saturday and Sunday: closed

07/01/2026

From horse-drawn parade floats to flag-filled celebrations, these photographs from the Brock University Library Archives & Special Collections capture moments of Canada Day in the Niagara Region across generations.

The first image, taken in front of the Arthur Schmon Tower in 1997. The photo was part of St. Catharines' bid for the Canada Games. The second image is from 1915, features a horse-drawn wagon sponsored by the farm equipment company Massey Harris during a local Dominion Day parade. The third photograph is from 1998, showing Cadet flag bearers taking part in Canada Day festivities these images offer a glimpse into how communities have marked the occasion over the years.

However you choose to spend the day whether you're celebrating, reflecting, learning, or enjoying time with family and friends the Brock University Library wishes you a safe and meaningful Canada Day.

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