Dr. John Archer Library

09/06/2026

Please note that the Dr. John Archer Library & Archives will have reduced holiday hours of operation this Monday, September 7th, for Labour Day. On statutory public holidays, the library building is open from 12 noon until 5 pm only (with the main Help Desk shutting down at 4:45 pm.)

Regular business hours will resume Tuesday morning at 7:30 am.
Enjoy your long weekend!

09/03/2026

Up now in the Archway Exhibition Space: new work by Regina's dmzy. The Nigerian-born artist works primarily in acrylics, ink and spray paint to manifest themes of identity, mental health, inner conflict, morality, oppression, and emotional extremes. dmzy refers to his painting and sculpture as a "blend of control and chaos."

The Archway Exhibition Space can be found on the Library's main floor, in the south-west corner study area.

(image: Heavy is the head, 2026. Spray paint and ink on canvas.)

09/02/2026

The Archer Library & Archives is saddened to hear about the recent passing of prominent Saskatchewan artist David Thauberger at age 78. Though his subject matter, across painting, sculpture and printmaking, varied widely over the course of his long career, Thauberger was primarily known for transforming prairie landmarks into flat, vibrant iconography in the tradition of mid-century pop art, including our own Library building (shown here in a print from 1998, displayed on our main floor near Archives.) Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his friends and family.

09/01/2026

The Dr. John Archer Library & Archives is excited to host the launch of University of Regina Press's new book "maci-nihithawiwin/Beginning Woods Cree" by Solomon Ratt, retired Associate Professor at First Nations University of Canada and member of the Lac La Ronge Indian band. Joining Solomon will be panelists Tammy Ratt and Jesse Archibald Barber, who will discuss this significant new work.

September 9th, 12 noon, LY 107.32 & .33 (Regina & Wascana Rooms), Dr. John Archer Library & Archives.

https://uregina.libcal.com/event/4044291

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Our last takeaway - using AI can be empowering and disempowering. Let's all continue the conversation about the nuances AI has on teaching and learning! The ways AI impacts teaching and learning are constantly changing. As partners in the AI Futures series, we will continue to promote collaboration, the sharing of experiences and successes, and ways to support each other and our students.

08/28/2026

On Day 2 Drs. Peter Moroz and and Chris Street explored the shift to AI integration in teaching and learning through the lens of "PAP":
Protect: skills and knowledge that must remain fully in human minds — pedagogy should protect these from AI incursion
Augment: effort in which no useful learning happens — use AI as an accelerator to offload routine work
Partner: areas where knowledge can be co-created with AI — AI as a collaborator to create, test and refine ideas

08/28/2026

Sessional instructor Eric Hanna stated in his presentation to "Be comfortable making mistakes and learn from them."

08/28/2026

Drs. Jes Battis and Allison Fizzard described active assignments in which students interact with their environment and with each other, creating learning so embodied and engaging that it naturally eliminates illicit use of AI.