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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples.

Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching and community building and is co-ordinated within our Indigenous Initiatives Office.

10/16/2026

October is Latin Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Canadians with Latin American heritage. The Libraries has a variety of relevant titles across topics and genres available in our catalogue, including the following recommended reads:⁣
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The Woman in Latin American and Spanish Literature, edited by Eva Paulino Bueno & Maria Claudia Andre

The Routledge Companion to Twenty-First Century Latin American Poetry, edited by Ben Bollig & Jorge J. Locane

The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto Che Guevara

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz

When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago

Monstrilio by Gerardo Samano Cordova
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Learn more about these titles by searching our catalogue.

10/14/2026

As the Libraries celebrates 50 years of Special Collections & Archives, we're looking back at some of the people, collections and achievements that have contributed to SCA's history and continue to guide its future.

The unique primary materials and expertise of SCA staff have supported many research projects over the last five decades, from individual research projects to whole classes experiencing archives for the first time.

Read more about a few recent research projects in the Special Collections & Archives: Fifty years of research, stewardship and storytelling impact report >> https://experience.uwaterloo.ca/sca-50-years/p/1

And if you'd like to celebrate with us in person, join us on Tues, Nov 3 at Dana Porter Library. Full details >> https://libcal.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/events/SCA50F26

10/13/2026

Join the Libraries for a presentation from author and speaker James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw on the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabeg as a means of developing interconnectedness and interdependence.

The seven grandfather teachings, the sacred law of the Anishinaabeg, show us how to lead Mino-bimaadiziwin ‘the good life' a life of without contradiction or conflict, a life of peace and balance.

Thursday, October 29
6 - 8 p.m.
LHI 1621

All are welcome. Register on the Libraries website to reserve your seat >> https://libcal.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/events/7GenF26

10/05/2026

Celebrate with the Libraries as we mark 50 years of Special Collections & Archives at the University of Waterloo.

Join us on Tuesday, November 3 for an in-person event on the first floor of Dana Porter, with remarks from the University Librarian and faculty members, and opportunities to talk with graduate students who are working with archival primary sources.

Whether you have supported the Libraries through philanthropy, partnered with us across campus or simply share an interest in preserving history, we would be delighted to celebrate this milestone with you.

Register now to attend >> https://libcal.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/events/SCA50F26

10/01/2026

Open Access Week is just around the corner!

The Libraries is hosting a series of events the week of October 19 - 23 to learn more about how open access to resources, data and information can support learning and research, from a panel discussion on more affordable education resources to how to publish your research open access.

Register now on the Libraries website >> https://libcal.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/events

09/30/2026

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

This day coincides with Orange Shirt Day, created to bring awareness to the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools.

Explore the diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples through their own words by checking out these suggested titles from our collection:

52 Ways to Reconcile by David A. Robertson
The Boy from Buzwah by Cecil King
Brown Tom’s Schooldays by Enos T. Montour
Indian School Days by Basil H. Johnston
Residential Schools and Reconciliation by J.R. Miller

Borrow now >> uwaterloo.ca/lib

09/29/2026

If you're starting a research project this term or want to brush up on your research data management skills, the Libraries is hosting a Data Journeys workshop series covering data basics and organization.⁣
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Oct 21 - Data Actually: The basics for figuring out your situationship with data

Oct 28 - Tears, Tabs and Terrible File Names: A Survivor's Guide to Organizing Your Data⁣
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Both workshops will be on Zoom from 11 am - 12 pm. Sign up now on the Libraries' website >> https://libcal.uwaterloo.ca/calendar/events

09/25/2026

If you haven't been able to join us for an Anti-Racism Read event, you can still borrow the book from the Libraries!

A selection of past ARR books include:

Algorithms of Oppression by Safiya Umoja Noble
The Equity Myth by Henry, Dua, James, Kobayashi, Li, Ramos & Smith
The Future is Disabled by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
Hospicing Modernity by Vanessa Machado de Oliveira
I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes & Mariame Kaba
Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad
The Skin We're In by Desmond Cole

Search the catalogue to borrow one now >> uwaterloo.ca/lib

09/23/2026

The University of Waterloo has released Measuring Research Outputs with Bibliometrics, a major update to its influential 2016 white paper.

Developed through a cross-campus collaboration led by the Libraries, the new position paper provides practical guidance on responsible research assessment, recognizing impact across disciplines and beyond traditional citation metrics.

Read more: https://uwaterloo.ca/lib/news/building-decade-leadership-research-assessment

09/22/2026

Help shape the future Libraries website!

We're looking for Waterloo students, staff and faculty to participate in a 90-minute card sorting and participatory design session to give us feedback that will help create a website that's easier to navigate and use.

✅ No special knowledge required
🍪 Snacks provided
🎁 Receive a gift as a thank-you for participating

📅 Various times throughout October
📍 Dana Porter Library

Spots are limited. Register now >> https://uwaterloo.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yQKq6yo2X76cl0

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