Spring 2025 Newsletter
Library Resources for Faculty
New to KPU or looking for a refresher on all the things KPU Library can do for you? Visit Library Resources for Faculty to learn more!
Accessible PDFs in LinkScanOpenClick on the 'Library Services' tab for more information.
KPU Library has launched its KPU Library Research Tutorial a self-enrolled, badged Moodle Course.
For more information, please visit the 'Teaching Resources' tab.
Students can get Research Help by appointment, chatClick on the 'Library Services' tab above to learn more.
New Library Instruction page Click on the 'Teaching Resources' tab for more information.
Check out our Guide to creating a Territorial AcknowledgementOur Indigenous Studies LibGuide has a new page on Territorial Acknowledgements. Click on the 'Teaching Resources' tab to learn more!
Student Artwork on display at KPU Libraries
The KPU Library Art Committee has chosen student artwork to display at all of our locations!
Click on the "Library Spaces" tab to learn more!
Course Reserves vs. Link.Scan.Open: two options for course material Designating library material as a Course Reserve means that we limit the loan period of an item in our collection so it is available to a greater amount of students during the semester. This is often done for items that are part of your course readings or needed for class assignments or for reference. However, Link.Scan.Open provides digital files or links to you so all your students can access them at the same time, rather than limiting access to one copy of a book. Your students will thank you!
Visit Course Reserves for Faculty to request to place an item on course reserve.
Visit Link.Scan.Open to request a link, PDF (within Fair Dealing), or open resource for class readings.
Want to borrow equipment from the library? Visit any campus library and ask at the Service Desk. You can also request equipment here.
Coming soon! Accessible PDF scans will now be an option in LinkScanOpen, a service from the library that provides online access to library material within Fair Dealing. This means a library staff member will scan and tag the document to make it easier to use with a screen reader. Some limitations apply. This service will be open to KPU students in addition to faculty. Keep an eye on LinkScanOpen for more information.
KPU Librarians offer one-on-one appointments, chat assistanceGet help from librarians when you need it! Students have multiple service options when it comes to help with research and using the library. Students can:
Visit the Library's Ask Us page for all contact options.
Or you can embed our AskAway chat widget right into your Moodle site.
Student Artwork on display at KPU Libraries
The KPU Library Art Committee has chosen student artwork to display at all of our locations! Drop by and have a look at the talented paintings and artworks from KPU students!
All-night study sessions during Spring exams
Surrey Campus Library will once again remain open 24 hours during exam session this Spring.
Students must have their KPU Card for entry after 11pm and library services will be unavailable after 11pm.
Stay tuned for more details closer to April at kpu.ca/library.
KPU Library has launched its KPU Library Research Tutorial. This tutorial is derived from Celia Brinkerhoff’s Doing Research pressbook. The KPU Library Research Tutorial is designed to explore and cover essential library research strategies and tips including developing and searching for research questions, searching in Summon and in databases, and evaluating and understanding different types of sources.
The research tutorial is a self-enrolled badged Moodle that consists of five core modules that take between 15-30 minutes each to complete. Instructors can assign the tutorial as a badged option (have the students self-enroll), or embed individual modules into their courses. This option allows instructors to edit interactive materials. Each individual module contains an optional activities workshop, a summative H5P quiz, and a vocabulary definitions page. Learners will need to go through all the pages in the Moodle course will need to successfully complete each auto-graded quiz at the end of each module. Learners have unlimited tries on the quizzes. At the end of completing all modules and scoring 100% on each quiz, students should receive a badge, which will then be linked to their Moodle account.
We've updated our website to help KPU Instructors find the information they need! Did you know that:
Our new Library Instruction page makes it easy for you to see what is available to you to support your teaching method and content.
Don't know where to start? Just contact the librarian in your area of study and we can go through your options and find a way to help that best suits your needs.
Our Indigenous Studies LibGuide has a new page on Territorial Acknowledgements. The resources in this guide are provided to help you craft your own acknowledgement, as well as to present the differing viewpoints on its use. Check it out here.
Image: The Eagle design on the χʷəχʷéy̓əm signage and the pole wraps throughout the library. Created by Roxanne Charles from Semiahmoo First Nation.
You can now borrow Virtual Reality Headsets for your class. The set includes 30 VR headsets. The kit can be booked ahead of time using the Equipment Request form. Please note that no individual borrowing is allowed, the VR kit must be taken as a set.
Led by our Indigenous, EDIA (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility) and Anthropology Liaison Librarian, Rachel Chong, and with funding from the Office of Research, KPU Library has been building its collection around topics such as anti-racism, accessibility and neurodiversity, gender, and sexual equity.
Our Equity & Inclusive Communities Libguide is a place for KPU instructors as a starting point to explore resources in this area of study. Whether you're seeking material for self education, to incorporate it in your teaching, advocacy, or other needs, we encourage you to take a look! Here are some new titles we've just received:
