Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.
Program and Workshops
Finding Legislation (Bills, Laws & Regulations) & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Thursday, October 9, 2025 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Get to know the library
Event Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:00 am to 11:30 am
Do you have questions about Laurier Library? Attend this 30-minute online overview of library services and resources.
Finding Government (Public) Policy & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.
Finding Legislation (Bills, Laws & Regulations) & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.
Mendeley: A free tool to manage your citations
Event Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn how to use Mendeley to streamline how you collect sources and create bibliographies
An Introduction to Data Management Planning
Event Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Learn what a data management plan is, why granting agencies recommend them, and how you can write one for your thesis, grant, or research project. For faculty, grads, and HQP.
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy Changes: Library Supports
Event Time: Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy. Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.
Zotero: A free tool to manage your citations
Event Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn how to use Zotero to streamline how you collect sources and create bibliographies.
Finding Legislation (Bills, Laws & Regulations) & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Monday, November 3, 2025 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.
Introduction to Covidence for Evidence Synthesis
Event Time: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learn how to use Covidence for systematic, scoping, or rapid reviews.
Finding Government (Public) Policy & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy Changes: Library Supports
Event Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy. Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.
Finding Legislation (Bills, Laws & Regulations) & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.
Finding Government (Public) Policy & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Friday, November 14, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.
Finding Government (Public) Policy & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Learn strategies for finding “policy documents”, the steps that led to their creation, a few ways for finding policy analysis, and how you might consider the merits of these arguments.
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy Changes: Library Supports
Event Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:00 am to 11:00 am
On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy. Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.
Finding Legislation (Bills, Laws & Regulations) & its Analysis – an ASPIRE Library Workshop for graduate students
Event Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Learn the very basics (or come for a refresher) on how Canadian laws are made, their key parts and where to find them. Discover resources for the analysis of laws and their impact, and how they have been interpreted in judicial proceedings.
GenAI tools for literature searching: Tips and cautions (ASPIRE)
Event Time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
An introduction to GenAI tools designed specifically for scholarly literature research.
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy Changes: Library Supports
Event Time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy. Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.
Tri-Agency Open Access Policy Changes: Library Supports
Event Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
On January 1, 2026, Tri-Agency is expected to implement changes to its Open Access Policy. Register here to learn more about the changes and how the Library can help you meet the new requirements.