There are multiple facets to being a Civil Engineer.

Did you know that Red River College Library has many great resources on the design, construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and more?  Check out our guide on Civil Engineering for links to many resources (print and electronic).

Find the CIVIL ENGINEERING guide here:

library.rrc.ca/civil_engineering

or

1. Go to library.rrc.ca
2. Click on “Your GUIDE is ready“
3. Select the subject box – Civil Engineering is in the Engineering and Construction Technology section – to see all the guides on this subject
4. Click the desired guide and you have a great starting point.

Other guides you may find interesting:

• ASHRAE Standards (Database Instruction) (https://library.rrc.ca/ASHRAE)
• Construction Management (https://library.rrc.ca/construction)
• National Research Council Building Codes (Database Instruction) (https://library.rrc.ca/NRC)

What is a Guide?

Guides are curated web pages created by our library staff. Many people who are starting to explore a topic aren’t sure where to start – there are so many options and it can be overwhelming.

Guides are a starting spot for students looking for more information on a particular topic in the collection. A guide will typically include featured books and journals (both print and electronic), databases, Videos (DVDs and streaming) and websites. They may also include specialized information specific to the topic (i.e. WHIMIS or resources specific to an assignment).

Do not hesitate to contact guide owners (information is on the guide) if you have any suggestions to improve this guide (content or special interest areas) or stop by the library – we would love to hear from you. If you would like to see a specific guide for a particular topic please let us know.

We encourage you to share this resource with your students, include it on your Learn site and help us promote this Library tool.

The interactions between families and health is an important aspect of being a nurse.

Did you know that RRC Library has many great resources for family centered care?  Check out our guide on Family Nursing for links to many resources (print and electronic).

Find the FAMILY NURSING guide here:
library.rrc.ca/Family_Nursing

or

1. Go to library.rrc.ca
2. Click on “Your GUIDE is ready.”
3. Select the subject box – Family Nursing is in the Nursing, Allied Health & Life Sciences section – to see all the guides on this subject
4. Click the desired guide and you have a great starting point.

Other guides you may find interesting:

• Nursing (library.rrc.ca/nursing ​)
• Evidence-Based, Quantitative and Qualitative Research ​ (library.rrc.ca/nursing_research)

What is a Guide?

Guides are curated web pages created by our library staff. Many people who are starting to explore a topic aren’t sure where to start – there are so many options and it can be overwhelming.

Guides are a starting spot for students looking for more information on a particular topic in the collection. A guide will typically include featured books and journals (both print and electronic), databases, Videos (DVDs and streaming) and websites. They may also include specialized information specific to the topic (i.e. WHIMIS or resources specific to an assignment).

Do not hesitate to contact guide owners (information is on the guide) if you have any suggestions to improve this guide (content or special interest areas) or stop by the library – we would love to hear from you. If you would like to see a specific guide for a particular topic please let us know.

We encourage you to share this resource with your students, include it on your Learn site and help us promote this Library tool.

Simply present a Red River College Identification card to borrow a portable charger.

Library Services now offers portable chargers for most mobile devices (micro-USB, lightning and USB-C). If you are a staff member or student at the College, simply present your ID card to borrow one for up to a day.

They are available at the Exchange District Campus Library Service Desk or at Notre Dame Campus Library, AV Services (down the hall toward the back of the Library).

—Posted by  Linda Fox — RRC Library,  AV Services

The United Nations has declared 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages.

There are approximately 5000 Indigenous languages globally, around 70 Indigenous languages here in Canada, some of which are endangered. There is an urgent need to preserve, promote and revitalize these languages.

Did you know the Red River College Library has many great resources for Cree, Ojibwe, and Ojibwe-Cree languages? Check out our guide on Indigenous Languages for links to many resources (print and electronic).

Find the INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE guide here:
rrclibrary.libguides.com/Indigenous_language

or

1. Go to library.rrc.ca
2. Click on “Your GUIDE is ready.”
3. Select the subject box – Indigenous Language is in the Indigenous Education section – to see all the guides on this subject.
4. Click the desired guide and you have a great starting point.

Other guides you may find interesting:

• Community Economic Development (library.rrc.ca/Comm_Economic_Dev)
• Residential Schools (library.rrc.ca/ResidentialSchools)

What is a Guide?

Guides are curated web pages created by our library staff. Many people who are starting to explore a topic aren’t sure where to start – there are so many options and it can be overwhelming.

Guides are a starting spot for students looking for more information on a particular topic in the collection. A guide will typically include featured books and journals (both print and electronic), databases, Videos (DVDs and streaming) and websites. They may also include specialized information specific to the topic (i.e. WHIMIS or resources specific to an assignment).

Do not hesitate to contact guide owners (information is on the guide) if you have any suggestions to improve this guide (content or special interest areas) or stop by the library – we would love to hear from you. If you would like to see a specific guide for a particular topic please let us know.

We encourage you to share this resource with your students, include it on your Learn site and help us promote this Library tool.

Staff at the Red River College Library have recently completed revision and makeover of our collection of guides. Now, with great pleasure, we would like to present our new and improved guides!

But, what are these guides, you might be wondering?

What are Guides?

Guides are like micro sites; web pages designed with a consistent layout displaying topical information about a specific subject. They are created by library staff to help students with their course work. Guides don’t necessarily give you the answers but point you in the right direction to the find the answers. Guides are meant to be supplementary information. They are a gathering of suggested resources such as books from the library’s collection, ebooks, media, websites, databases, and any other helpful information found along the way.

The Library has a variety of guides for different programs within the college such as culinary, nursing, library tech studies, marketing, and more. Guides will be updated and be created as needs arise, so check back regularly.

Locating our Guides

The “Guides” tab can be found at the top of the Red River College Library website home page.

You may also access the guides directly at: rrclibrary.libguides.com

Your Guide is ready!

Melanie Godin – Reference Technician – Exchange District Campus Library

The Red River College Libraries would like to remind our patrons of the following holiday hours of operation:

• Sat 15 Dec – Sun 16 Dec
  Closed
• Mon 17 Dec – Tue 18 Dec
  Notre Dame Campus Library: 7:45AM – 4:00PM
  Exchange District Campus Library: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
• Wed 19 Dec
  Notre Dame Campus Library: Closed.
  Exchange District Campus Library: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
• Thu 20 Dec – Fri 21 Dec
  Notre Dame Campus Library: 7:45AM – 4:00PM
  Exchange District Campus Library: 8:00AM – 4:00PM
• Sat 22 Dec – Tue 1 Jan
  All locations closed throughout the holidays.​
• ​Wed 2 Jan 2019
  Return to regular hours. ​​

Please refer to our web pages for detailed info:
Holiday Hours Page  |  View the hours for the next 30 Days​

On Friday, December 7th from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, the Lower Learning Commons at the Exchange District Campus Library will host the annual Graphic Design Student Print Show and Sale. This is part of First Fridays in the Exchange District and the Red River College Library is looking forward to providing space for this event.

Graphic Design Students will be selling prints of their fabulous artwork for only $15 each, or 3 prints for $40. The theme this year is famous quotes. This is a great opportunity to pick up some stunning works created by young, talented artists. There will also be a selection of framed prints for $50 each.

Check the Graphic Design page at https://www.rrc.ca/creativearts/2018/11/15/firstfriday/ for updates on the show, and to preview some of the designs as they become available. See you there!

Posted by Lynn Gibson, Coordinator Exchange District Campus

The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives. Since 2003, millions have joined the men’s health movement, raising $677 million and funding over 1,000 programs focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent. ~ Movember Foundation

The Movember Foundation is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health, and they’re addressing some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.

• They know what works for men, and how to find and fund the most innovative research to have both a global and local impact.
• They continuously challenge the status quo, and invest quickly in what works.
• In 15 years they’ve funded more than 1,200 men’s health projects around the world.
• By 2030, they claime they’ll reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%.

Reference: https://ca.movember.com

Prostate cancer statistics

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers). It is the 3rd leading cause of death from cancer in men in Canada.

To provide the most current cancer statistics, researchers use statistical methods to estimate the number of new cancer cases and deaths until actual data become available.

Incidence and mortality

Incidence is the total number of new cases of cancer. Mortality is the number of deaths due to cancer.

In 2017, an estimated:

• 21,300 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer. This represents 21% of all new cancer cases in men in 2017.
• 4,100 men died from prostate cancer. This represents 10% of all cancer deaths in men in 2017.
• On average, 58 Canadian men were diagnosed with prostate cancer every day.
• On average, 11 Canadian men died from prostate cancer every day.

Read more: http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/statistics/?region=mb

Healthier men, one moustache at a time

Adam Garone has an impressive moustache, and it’s for a good cause. A co-founder of Movember, Garone’s initiative to raise awareness for men’s health — by having men grow out their moustaches every November — began as a dare in a bar in 2003. Now, it’s a worldwide movement that raised $126 million for prostate cancer research last year.

Check out our “Movember” Guide

The Library has a “Movember” Guide designed to assist you in researching topics related to the Men’s Health fields. Here you will find information about finding books, ebooks, journals, databases, videos, websites, blogs and more about the Movember Movement and Men’s Health.

Link: https://library.rrc.ca/movember

Notre Dame Campus “Movember” Window Display

Look for a “Movember” display in the showcase window just outside the Notre Dame Campus Library. As well you can check out some related items in our Library Collection. We have placed several of these items in our Notre Dame Campus window display.

Posted by Mark Nelson – RRC Library

“Thrive Week” represents a chance to take time to reflect on the role of self-care and balance on developing positive mental health that supports academic and career success. This year at Red River College, Thrive Week will take place from 5-9 November 2018.

Events and activities provide an opportunity for rest, social connection, physical activity, fun, personal growth, and learning. All students, staff, and faculty members are invited to participate.

Guide to THRIVE Week Events and Activities!

Thrive at the Red River College Library!

Therapy light located in the Notre Dame Campus library.

This year at the Notre Dame Campus Library we will be hosting two “Thrive Week” events.

At the front of the Library in the reading area we will be hosting a “Piece-ful Escape” where jigsaw puzzles and colouring books will be available for our patrons to exercise their mind and enjoy some quiet time.

In the Recreational Book Exchange alcove we will be streaming “Wellness Themed” Ted Talks on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:00am – 1:00pm.

Therapy Lights

With the oncoming winter approaching we have all noticed how short the daylight hours are becoming.  The Library has recently placed therapy lights for patron use at both the Notre Dame and Exchange Campus libraries. Check it out!

Window Display

Check out the window display at Notre Dame campus. It features many of titles related to “Thrive Week” and the college’s “Healthy Minds Healthy College” initiative.

Library Guide

Please check out our “Healthy Minds Healthy College” guide. It’s chock full of  helpful resources!

Healthy Minds Healthy College Guide

Posted by Mark Nelson – RRC Library

Veterans know the price paid for our freedom and they want all Canadians to share in this understanding. They are passing the torch of remembrance to us, the people of Canada, to ensure that the memory of their efforts and sacrifices will not die with them, and that an appreciation of the values they fought for will live on in all Canadians.

Reference: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance

Canada’s Hundred Days and the Armistice
100th anniversary – 1918-2018

This year, Canada remembers our country’s great contributions and sacrifices in the First World War. Our many achievements on the battlefields of Europe were capped by a three-month stretch of victories at the end of the war – August 8th to November 11th, 1918 – that came to be known as “Canada’s Hundred Days”.

100th Anniversary of Canada’s Hundred Days and the Armistice

The First World War (August 4, 1914 – November 11, 1918)

• 650,000+ Canadians and Newfoundlanders served
• 170,000+ wounded
• 66,000+ dead

Canada’s Hundred Days (August 8 – November 11, 1918)

The last 3 months of Canadian Corps’ victories at the end of the First World War

• 100,000+ Canadians advanced 130 km
• 32,000+ prisoners taken
• 3,750+ artillery pieces, machine guns and mortars captured
• 39,000+ wounded
• 6,800+ dead
• 29 Canadians and 1 Newfoundlander received the Victoria Cross (VC)—the highest award for military valour service members could earn. This represents nearly one-third of all VC’s earned in Canadian history.

Reference: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/news/info-graphics/hundred-days-armistice

Acts of Remembrance – Social Media

Every year in November, we stop to remember, salute and honour Canada’s Veterans and active duty personnel. This year, we hope that Canadians from coast to coast to coast will join us to pay tribute to our heroes for their service and sacrifice. Let’s start a social media movement that tells our Veterans that #CanadaRemembers.

Posted by Mark Nelson – RRC Library