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March out Racism

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Feedback and reflections on the #marchoutracism display in the Education & Music Library

March 21st was designated by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. As part of this day, the Education & Music Library participated in a provincial campaign on the theme “Show Racism the Door”. We used a resource kit provided by the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan to decorate the entrance to the library during the month of March. We also collected feedback and reflections on the subject from library visitors.

The March 21 Campaign was initiated to heighten awareness of the harmful effects of racism on a national scale and to clearly demonstrate the commitment and leadership of the Government of Canada to foster respect, equality and diversity. It is a day observed worldwide to focus attention on the problems of racism and to promote racial harmony. For more information visit: http://mcos.ca/march21st/

Celebrating pride in the Education & Music Library

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It’s that time of year again – Saskatoon Pride! The folks in the Education & Music Library are celebrating Pride along with many other organizations in Saskatoon. To celebrate, we’ve chosen to highlight some representative titles from our collections along the theme of fostering community pride, gender diversity, and inclusion. Shoutout to Tina, who put this display together along with MaryLynn. We’re also happy to see that the University of Saskatchewan will be marching in the pride parade this year for the first time. If you’re there – you may see some of our branch staff marching as well!

Selected books from our collections are on display

Selected books from our collections are on display

“Education in Saskatchewan: 50 Years Ago”

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Saskatchewan Education: 50 Years Ago

Saskatchewan Education: 50 Years Ago

The recent display in the Education & Music Library features books that were used in Saskatchewan classrooms as part of the 1964 curriculum. Participants in the Biennial Conference of the Canadian History of Education Association (CHEA) will be meeting in Saskatoon from October 23 – 26 and touring the Education & Music Library to learn more about the Historical Textbook Collection that is housed on site.

The display was curated by Education & Music Library staff.

Items on Display

  • A Dog on Barkham Street Fic S875854 Do 1960  
  • A work book on the story of Jean Val Jean as told by Solomon Cleaver /by Eugenie Thomas 843.7 C58J45 1941  
  • [A series of text-workbooks for Grades I-VI] : a combined programme of social studies, health, safety, and citizenship / L.D. Baker [and] J.M. Brown 320.471 B34 1958 
  • Civics and citizenship : a sourcebook for schools / L.D. Baker [and] J.M. Brown  320.471 B35 1960  
  • Cowboy Sam and Shorty / by Edna Walker Chandler; pictures by Jack Merryweather 428.6 C4448 1962  
  • Far away people : social studies grades III and IV / Marion J. McVeety  910 M37 1942b  
  • Great chiefs and mighty hunters of the Western Plains : stories ofdaring and resourceful leadership of the Indian chiefs and scouts during the early settlement of the Western Prairies / by Mary Weekes 970.41 W43 1947 
  • Health for better living / by Grace T. Hallock, Ross L. Allen [and] Eleanor Thomas  613.0432 H35 1958 
  • Jean Val Jean / as told by Solomon Cleaver  843.7 C58J4 1989
  • Perky rides / by Anne MacMillan and Marion McVeety ; illustrations by Sheena Menzies  Fic. M1654 Per 1953  
  • Saskatchewan sings. Volume two [music] : Diamond Jubilee 1905-1965 : student booklet for the Saskatchewan School Music Broadcast series, 1964-1965 / compiled and arranged by Rj Staples 782.542 SASK 1964  
  • The Canada book of prose and verse / by Madeline Young, Lorne Pierce 808.8 C14 1948 
  • The great adventure : an illustrated history of Canada for youngCanadians / by Donalda Dickie; ill. by Lloyd Scott 971 D5262 1950 
[A series of text-workbooks for Grades I-VI] : a combined programme of social studies, health, safety, and citizenship / L.D. Baker [and] J.M. Brown

[A series of text-workbooks for Grades I-VI] : a combined programme of social studies, health, safety, and citizenship / L.D. Baker [and] J.M. Brown

Defining a quiet study area in the Education & Music Library

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Here at the Education & Music Library, we have been working on defining designated zones for quiet study. We identified the back corner of the Library (beside the Historical Textbook Collection) as the best area for this and developed posters to notify library users that the space is meant for quiet study only.

quiet zone poster

You may recognize Becky (our student casual) has agreed to be the model in the poser!

quiet study areaAnother option for quiet study in our branch are the bookable group study rooms. Other areas of the library can be used for group work projects.