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Academic Services Bookstore (Keele Campus) The York University Bookstore is conveniently located in York Lanes. It stocks over 50,000 titles of general interest and new and used texts prescribed for courses. Books are priced at the Canadian publishers' or distributors' recommended list prices. Discounts and special sale prices are frequently offered. In addition to textbooks, course materials and general interest books, the York University Bookstore carries a wide range of stationery, insignia items and electronics. The York Shop carries a variety of insignia clothing, backpacks and other gift items. Hours of operation are: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 7pm; Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm. For the September, January and May rush periods, extended hours are announced in advance. The York Shop hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am to 6:30pm; Friday, 10am to 5pm; Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Computing and Network Services (CNS) Computing and Network Services (CNS) provides a wide range of centralized computing and communications resources for York's undergraduate students. The list includes:
For more information on these and other CNS services, visit the CNS Web site at http://www.cns.yorku.ca. English Language Institute York University English Language Institute (YUELI) offers a range of non-credit, full-time and part-time English-language courses, primarily for students who wish to improve their English language skills for university entrance and/or professional advancement. Programs include: YUELI Academic - a six level program offered throughout the year that teaches the language, critical thinking, information retrieval using technology and study skills required to be a successful undergraduate or graduate student in a university where English is the language of instruction. Completion of level six of this program with distinction, honours or pass (depending on Faculty/program applied for) satisfies York's English language proficiency requirements for entry to all undergraduate and graduate programs. Summer Language Programs - two four-week programs in July and August that combine English language development with summer cultural activities and offer the opportunity to learn within and from a multilingual/multicultural context. Pre-MBA Program - a full-time, eight-week program offered twice a year, designed to prepare students who have already earned an undergraduate degree to be successful in an MBA program in an English-medium North American university. YUELI Bytes - part-time programs (generally two evenings a week for four weeks) that focus on specific aspects of English language proficiency such as pronunciation, business presentation skills, and preparation for the York English Language Test. YUELI Online - an academic writing course offered largely online with some in-class sessions. Custom-Designed Programs - are developed for specific groups of students with particular educational and/or professional needs. These programs can be delivered on-site at York University, elsewhere in Canada and abroad or by distance education. Individual tutoring is also available. For more information, contact:
Institute for Social Research (ISR) The Institute for Social Research provides consultative and support services, many of which are offered without charge, to undergraduate students conducting research primarily in the social sciences, but also in the biological and physical sciences. The Institute houses the largest university-based survey research organization in Canada and the staff of ISR's Survey Research Centre carries out all phases of survey research, from questionnaire and sample design, through data collection, to the preparation of machine-readable data files, statistical analyses and report writing. The Institute's Statistical Consulting Service (SCS) provides assistance in research design, sampling, questionnaire design, statistical computing and statistical analysis. SCS also sponsors short courses on statistical analysis, research methodology and the use of statistical software (including SAS and SPSS). These courses are offered in the fall, winter and spring each year. The Institute's annual Spring Seminar Series on Social Research Methods presents short courses in questionnaire and sample design, using focus groups for social research, how to analyze qualitative data, and survey data analysis. ISR's Data Archive provides access to results of studies conducted by the Institute and other major Canadian surveys. The archive also provides access to official statistics such as the census aggregate and public-use data files from the Canadian Census. York students may contact the Institute to arrange for consultation in any of these areas or to enquire about upcoming courses.
Learning and Study Skills Programs Centre for Academic Writing The Centre for Academic Writing assists students to become effective independent writers, within both their academic life and elsewhere. The primary means of achieving this objective is through the centre's individualized tutoring program. All Faculty of Arts students are eligible to enrol in this program and take advantage of the opportunity to work on their writing with one of the centre's experienced faculty. The centre also regularly offers mini-courses on various issues related to writing effectively in university. In addition, students can enrol in one of the centre's credit courses on writing in the humanities or the social sciences. These courses provide the opportunity for students to develop their writing in all phases: research, composing, drafting and revising by learning to integrate the latest research on the writing process into these activities. Please see the Courses of Instruction section of this Calendar for more details. Multimedia Language Centre The Faculty of Arts Multimedia Language Centre provides service primarily to the Department of French Studies and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. For more information, contact the Language Laboratory at S117 Ross, 416-736-5197. Learning Skills The Counselling and Development Centre offers assistance in improving learning skills. Please consult the Student Services section below for further information. Libraries York's libraries are housed in five buildings. The Scott Library, Business and Government Publications Library, Steacie Science Library, and Law Library are located on the Keele campus and the Leslie Frost Library is situated at Glendon campus. The Scott Library building also houses Archives and Special Collections, the Map Library and the Sound and Moving Image Library. These five buildings house just under six million items including books, print periodicals, theses, archival materials, microforms, maps, films and video collections. The libraries are accessing more and more electronic resources in support of research on the campus. Currently over 11,000 ejournals are accessible through the library's Web page. Materials support the instructional and research programs of the University. Reference services offering help with research are offered in all the libraries. These include workshops and instruction in using the collections, electronic resources, Internet resources and development of research skills. Many library services are now available electronically through the use of a variety of online forms, which means they can be accessed any time from any place. Information on the University libraries resources, programs and services may be found via the library home page at http://www.library.yorku.ca. The Lending Code, which outlines privileges and responsibilities in borrowing materials from the libraries, is available through the library Web site at http://www.library.yorku.ca/Home/About/Policies/LendingCode.htm. York University libraries exist to meet the information needs of students, staff and faculty at this University. Regulations, as stated in The Lending Code, are essential to assure fair access to collections, services and facilities. These regulations include the designation of specific loan periods, the restriction on the circulation of certain library materials, the definition of borrower privileges and responsibilities, and the definition of access to and the use of library services and facilities. Privileges are granted subject to the continuing adherence to established library regulations. A valid library card, which is a current sessional card registered with the libraries, must be presented in order to borrow materials or to obtain other library services, including electronic ones. Library cards are not transferable. The person named on the card is responsible for all library transactions with the card. Loan periods are established to provide reasonable access to a large community of library patrons. Materials must be returned on or before the date and/or time due. Notices, preferably by e-mail, are sent when materials are overdue. The non-receipt of notices does not relieve the borrower from liability. Sanctions, including the levying of fines, the assessment of charges for the replacement of library materials, and/or suspension of library privileges may be applied for failure to adhere to The Lending Code. Enquiries concerning the application of The Lending Code may be made to the appropriate circulation department. All borrowers may appeal the application of fines or sanctions. The libraries' catalogue as well as electronic resources is available from home, residence, lab etc. to current holders of valid library cards. Information about setting up access from outside the libraries is available on the home page under remote access at http://www.library.yorku.ca/Home/eResources/RemoteAccess.htm. Remember to check out the libraries' home page at http://www.library.yorku.ca. |
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