Elizabeth Dafoe Library

10/19/2018

- Have you heard of predatory publishers? Our librarians are hosting a webinar next week that will give you an overview, as well as some tools to identify and avoid predatory publishers. Sign up here: https://lib-umanitoba.libcal.com/event/3466149

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xoQHTnTTrw

A video detailing how to avoid predatory publishers when looking for an academic journal to publish your research. Presented by the University of Manitoba Li...

10/01/2018

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Week 4 challenge: "take a selfie or screenshot while using Ask Us library chat" for a chance to win a $15 iTunes gift card. Each entry also gets a chance to win our grand prize, a $30 prepaid Visa card!

09/27/2018

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Hey, - Week 3 is here, and boy do we have a fun one for you! Take a selfie with a library staff member, share it with the hashtag , and you could win a $15 Starbucks gift card!
PSL, anyone?

Remember, you must follow a UM Library on Instagram to qualify. In addition to ours, , , and are also options.

The winner for this week's contest will be announced next Monday. If you didn't win last week, don't worry - every successful entry will be entered into the draw for our grand prize, a $30 prepaid Visa card!

09/20/2018

- are you following along with our photo contest over on Instagram? Weekly chances to win a variety of gift cards when you explore the !
Learn more here: http://bit.ly/umlphotocontest

Check out last week's winner: https://www.instagram.com/dafoe_library/

09/05/2018

Big thanks to everyone who participated in our survey about request pickup locations - and congrats to the winner of the draw for a gift card, pictured here!

Stay tuned for upcoming contests with the this fall; and welcome back for the fall semester!

08/30/2018

students! How well do you know the ? Join our photo contest this fall for weekly chances to win gift cards, and pick up a few useful skills along the way.

Stay tuned, and follow us to hear about the first task, to be posted on September 10! 📚📚📚

08/30/2018

Thanks to everyone who completed our survey about request pickup locations - your feedback will help us to create better services 👍. The winner of the gift card draw has been contacted.

Stay tuned for upcoming info on more chances to participate in gift card giveaways with the Libraries!

08/14/2018

Our draw for a University of Manitoba Bookstore gift card happens next Friday! To enter, visit bit.ly/UMLrequests and take our quick survey about request pickup locations (just two required questions).

To earn a 2nd entry in the draw, like our page and share this post! Only current undergraduate & graduate students may participate at this time.

08/09/2018

It's time for another edition of our Dear Elizabeth Dafoe comments. This gem comes from the late 90's and states "the guy at the check-out desk with the moustache was awesome. The guy at the reference desk with the moustache was equally awesome. Library Wisdom: moustaches = HELPFUL!"

Well... it's official. Our new policy includes moustaches for all! Thanks anonymous commenter, we appreciate the tips 👌👨‍🎨

07/31/2018

Celebrate and ‘s birthday by checking out some of our material related to the critical study of Harry Potter. There’s no reason why you can’t have a little fun with your research!
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07/25/2018

We want your feedback on new upcoming services! Bit.ly/UMLrequests

Only current undergraduate & graduate students may participate at this time. Like us and share to earn a 2nd entry in the draw for a gift card!

07/17/2018

We've been having a little fun on twitter for and thought we would share...