Follow that tune….. to the FIMS Graduate Library! 🎶
Join us for the first session of the Listening Hour series on Friday, May 15, at 12 pm in the Graduate Reading Room.
We’ll be enjoying the sounds of Titanic Rising by Weyes Blood and good company as we discuss the album.
We hope to see you there!
#library #listeninghour #music #librarylife #FIMSgradlibrary @westernufims
For Freedom to Read Week, we put our FIMS Grad Library staff to the test.
Do they know which books appear on the Canadian Freedom to Read Challenged Works Archive?
Young reader books featured in this round:
• Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
• Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
• Vampire Cheerleaders Must Die by Katie Maxwell
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K Rowling
• The Prince and the Dressmaker by Ken Wang
Do any of the results surprise you?
#freedomtoreadweek #bannedbooksweek #canada
#WesternUniversity #libraries
Introducing the faces behind the stacks here at the FIMS Graduate Library. We’re here to help you find resources, use the printers, book meeting rooms, and more! Stop in and say hi the next time you’re passing through.
#FIMSGraduateLibrary #WesternU
Fresh additions to the collection, curated to support research and learning at FIMS. Explore details through the link in bio.
Is there another title you’d like us to consider adding? We’re always open to requests ☺️ Drop ‘em in the comments!
Imagine a world where every librarian adds one more reference to Wikipedia…
That’s the dream behind #1Lib1Ref, and we’re celebrating it with a Wikipedia Birthday Bash + Editing Workshop!
Anyone who is passionate about free knowledge is welcome to attend this event.
Date: January 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Place: Hybrid — FIMS Graduate Library & Online
✓ Hybrid Workshop at Noon. Learn how to edit Wikipedia and add your first citation! Online attendees can join via Zoom and contribute through our Dashboard.
✓ Add at least one citation to help improve Wikipedia for readers worldwide.
✓ Enjoy cake, lunch, and a chance to make knowledge better for everyone!
Lunch provided for in-person attendees!
RSVP: [email protected]
For hybrid participation details, see our event listing (link in bio).
#WikipediaBirthdayBash #1Lib1Ref #FIMS
Thanks to everyone who came out for game night. What a great time!
Pictured: Tetris and Mario Kart champions posing with their trophies (congrats!)
A group of students playing the FGL game night favourite, Concept.
We’re kicking off the first FIMS Grad Library Book Club with a timely and powerful read: Who’s Afraid of Gender? by Judith Butler! 📚
Join us for a one-hour, in-person discussion on the real-world consequences of anti-gender movements and censorship on Thursday, November 27th from 12:00-1:00pm, led by our SLA Settia. 🤗
Worried about finishing the whole book in time? Don’t stress! To keep things light, this session will focus on just one short chapter from the book:
📖Chapter 3 — Contemporary Attacks on Gender in the United States: Censorship and Rights-Stripping (pp. 93–111)
The reading is available as an eBook through OMNI, and printed copies are also available for pick-up at the FIMS Grad Library for those who prefer reading on paper. 🙌
All are welcome — whether you’re queer, trans, a person of colour, an educator, a student, or simply someone who believes in LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, youth empowerment, and intellectual freedom.
💫We look forward to seeing you there! 💫
🗓️When: Thursday, November 26th, 12:00-1:00pm
🛋️Where: Reading room, FIMS Graduate Library
#bookclub #fimsgradlib #judithbutler #whosafraidofgender #censorship #intellectualfreedom #mlis #fallreads #genderjustice #lgbtqia
On behalf of the FIMS Graduate Library, we wish for a fun and restful fall reading week to all Western students and faculty! 🍂🍁
Please note that the FIMS Graduate Library will be closed from Saturday, November 1st, to Friday, November 7th. If you would like access to the library space or resources during this time, please reach out to [email protected]. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 8th at 12pm! 📚
🎮Think you’ve got what it takes to top the leaderboard? 🎮
From now until November 21, drop by the FGL media lounge to play Tetris and log your highest scores on the leaderboard. It’s a low-pressure, high-fun competition where the top three players will walk away with prizes. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, we invite you to join in the fun!
Don’t know how to use the gaming system? No worries! Check out the instructions in the media lounge for how to play.
📍Where: FIMS Grad Library Media Lounge, room 3020A
🗓️When: Oct 17-Nov 21, during library hours
It’s Banned Books Week at the FIMS Grad Library! 📚
Join us for a hybrid event on Thursday, October 16th from 12:00-1:00pm for a presentation on readers’ advisory and the fight against censorship in North America, presented by our SLA Meaghan!
We’ll spotlight some of the most frequently banned and challenged books in Canada and the U.S., such as 1984, Maus, The Handmaid’s Tale, and more!
✨We hope to see you there! ✨
🗓️When: Thursday, October 16th, from 12:00-1:00pm
📍Where: FIMS Graduate Library room 3020D/E, and on zoom
#bannedbooksweek #righttoread #censorshipisso1984 #readersadvisory #defendbooks #mlis #intellectualfreedom #fimsgradlib
Looking for meaningful reads for the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? In honour of NDTR 2025, we’re showcasing powerful works by Indigenous authors that delve into themes of resistance, land reclamation, identity, allyship, and self-governance. We invite you to explore these titles as part of your own journey toward understanding, reflection, and reconciliation. 📚
These titles are available for short-term loan to FIMS faculty, staff, and grad students. 😊
View the full list with summaries via the link in the bio!
#NDTR2025 #TruthAndReconciliation #IndigenousAuthors #FIMSGraduateLibrary #FGLReads
Image Description:
First image – A decorative pastel-coloured background featuring an acorn and its leaves, layered with the title text: “FGL Book Highlights for Truth and Reconciliation 2025.” Displayed prominently are seven book covers, showcasing the titles: Theory of Water, When the Pine Needles Fall, Because This Land is Who We Are, Tricky Grounds, Ally is a Verb, A Steady Brightness of Being, and 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government: A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act.
Second image – A photograph showcasing the library’s glass display shelves arranged for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, featuring twelve selected paperback books alongside a few decorative greenery.
