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Library Closure: What you need to know

Posted on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016

There will also be some disruption on Thursday and Friday (September 22 and 23), when the Library will be open but there will be no access to the main collection.

The Library will reopen in A158, its new temporary location, the following Wednesday, September 28.

A temporary Library kiosk will be set up outside the current library on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday (September 24, 26 and 27), where many of the usual services will be offered, including:

Daily laptop loans
Renewal / circulation
Reference / research
Alternate print and computer locations (24/7)
Information related to move, hours and opening
General technical questions / information
AsktheLibrary services (email, phone, chat)

The kiosk hours are:

Saturday, September 24: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday September 26: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 27: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Full details about the move-out from C Building and the construction will soon be available on a
dedicated website. Watch myAC for details.

Please also note that as part of the construction of the C Building expansion project, exterior wall masonry investigation work will be conducted on C Building beginning September 19. This construction activity will start at 6 a.m. and will end at 8 a.m. beginning on Monday, September 19 and continuing to Friday, September 23, 2016.

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How to Save: Five Finance Tips for your First Year at College

Posted on Friday, September 9th, 2016

One subject you will learn all about in college is freedom — picking your own path, choosing your classes, decorating your apartment, nights out with friends. But freedom can add up in the expense column, and no one enjoys scraping together dollars to get through the year. So where do you start when it comes to financial freedom? Here are five tips to help pay for your college freedom.

1. Budget. It’s fun!

Okay, it’s not really fun. But it’s important, takes time and often leaves you in shock at how much you’re spending. But college is the perfect time to learn how to budget properly before you undertake post-college responsibilities.

Before you start college, take time to create a spending log. Track the small items you are spending cash on every day. After a two months review the items — it’ll give you a good indication of your spending habits in the future and is a base line for estimating your non-college expenses. Monitoring your day-to-day habits will help prevent overspending and let you know where you can easily cut costs.

Next, make a list of comparing monthly income and expenses. Would a part-time job help? If you don’t have an income for the upcoming year, the AC Employment Centre is a good start to your search. The Student Association operates a job board and there are opportunities on campus, or you may want to look into student loan options. Your expenses could include groceries, rent, clothing, laundry, travel, and entertainment. Read more >

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Top 10: First week essentials

Posted on Monday, August 22nd, 2016

New to campus? Coming back after a long hiatus? Worry not, Campus Services has put together a handy list of things to know heading into the new school year!

1. Getting to campus

There are tons of ways to get to campus! Ride your bike and use one of the many bike racks conveniently located on campus. If you’re having mechanical issues, make sure to stop by one of our bike repair stations. Read more >

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