All BCIT libraries will be physically closed on Monday, February 20, 2023. The ehPod will remain open 24/7. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause.
Moving Towards Improved Earthquake Performance & Resilience for New Buildings
With the devastation in Turkey and Syria caused by earthquakes, you might find value in this video series from the BC Housing Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR) initiative.
Moving Towards Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings / developed by BC Housing Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR) Initiative with structural engineer John Sherstobitoff.
Link to playlist on BC Housing YouTube:
- Understanding code level earthquake design for new buildings
- Earthquake performance options for new buildings: ‘performance-based’ design
- Seismic isolation for new buildings
- Supplementary Energy Dissipation (dampers) for new buildings
- The cost of improved earthquake performance for new buildings – mini case studies
- Moving towards post-earthquake habitability in buildings; issues and challenges
- Considerations regarding seismic upgrading on an existing building
- Earthquake instrumentation for your building
Food For Thought – Research in Film and Theatre Adaptations
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Summit Centre (BCIT main campus library, room 213)
Sanja Garic-Komnenic, will examine various sources that are used in film and theatre studies, share the experience of the challenges in retrieving archival material, and reflect on the shift in academia from strictly academic sources to all kinds of digital material, such as YouTube clips, blogs, and other previously considered non-academic sources.
Sanja Garic-Komnenic teaches in the Liberal studies program at BCIT. She holds a PhD in film and theatre semiotics. Sanja has taught courses in academic writing, film, theatre, and urban studies. Her research articles have been published in the American Journal of Semiotics and the Pacific Rim Review of Books. Sanja is a member of the NECS – the European Network for Cinema and Media Studies and has been presenting papers at NESC conferences. Sanja translated two books into English, Footprints: Poetry and Threads of Poetical Impression (2008 Trafford Publishing, Ed. George Payerle) and the novel Chernovs’ Toil and Peace (2010 Publish America. Baltimore, Ed. George Payerle). In addition to research in film and theatre, Sanja has written several feature-length screenplays. Her script for a children’s puppet play was produced for stage in 2004. She is currently working on a book on film and theatre adaptations, which will be published by Palgrave Macmillan later this year.
This talk is open to all members of the BCIT community.
A light lunch will be provided as we welcome ‘Food’ back to the in-person ‘Food for Thought’ series.
Today’s Special …
by Ying Su
On Human Desire
It is just human to desire something, whether it is the tangibles or the intangibles. Tangible things can be houses, cars, luxury handbags, or the newest tech gadgets. In the name of passion or taste, people are willing to go to great lengths and pay a big price for the tangibles. However, these things are often just a medium to express the intangibles a human truly desires. On the surface, the intangibles could be fame, popularity, respect, or power. Though it is a basic human need to feel respected and autonomous, philosophers and scholars in various disciplines have suggested a deeper and more universal desire—a sense of superiority.
In 1889, American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen coined the term “conspicuous consumption” in his work The Theory of the Leisure Class which analyzes the American upper class’s behaviours in displaying higher social status. In The Luxury Strategy, the French brand strategist and scholar Jean-Noël Kapferer devotes the first chapter to elaborate on the concept of conspicuous consumption and its connection to the need of luxury to satisfy the desire for a sense of superiority. In her entertaining memoir—Primates of Park Avenue, Wednesday Martin, Ph.D., describes what women in New York City’s upper class do to establish and maintain higher status over each other.
Our collection has some great titles on the topic of human desire. They are not only about the dark side of desire but also provide suggestions on how to use our desire constructively and to our advantage.
The molecule of more : how a single chemical in your brain drives love, sex, and creativity–and will determine the fate of the human race / Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD and Michael E. Long.
This title explains what dopamine is and how it affects human desire and behaviours. Interestingly, dopamine is only responsible for wanting and drives action to pursue what we want. It is the H&N molecule that determines whether we enjoy something. The authors suggest that the pursuit of mastery could be a constructive use of human desire.
Wanting : the power of mimetic desire in everyday life / Luke Burgis.
Often, we think our desire is original. At the same time, we are aware that we want what other people want too. Burgis draws on René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire to explain how people always derive their desires through others’ desires, and how conflicts and violence arise from such mechanism of desire.
The power of meaning : crafting a life that matters / Emily Esfahani Smith.
Smith discusses the most important human desires contributing to human flourishing: namely, a sense of belonging, self-actualization and transcendence. These desires are also the topics of the higher tiers in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Today’s Special …
by Deirdre Grace
For this post I’d like to highlight some new books at the library about the deepening divisions within our society, and the possibility of a simple solution – conversation.
I Never Thought of It That Way / Monica Guzman
The author, Monica Guzman is concerned about the growing divide in society, she is a journalist by trade and now working for Braver Angels, a depolarization project.
This book encourages people to have conversations with those who hold opposing views, not to persuade them or to debate with them, but to learn where they’re coming from. The author would like us to talk with people, ask questions out of curiosity and listen.
As Guzman sees it, bridging the divide is going to take more than stopping the flow of fake news and false information, “I’m done, too, going along with the idea that if we could just rid the world of ‘misinformation’ everything would be fine…..False stories soar because good people relate to something in them that’s true: a fear or value or concern that’s going unheard, unexplained and unacknowledged.”
The book includes techniques on questioning and listening to foster better dialogue, and anecdotes from the authors personal and professional life.
Why We’re Polarized / Ezra Klein
Journalist, podcaster and blogger Ezra Klein examines the research on the deep divisions in American politics and offers his analysis and some solutions. Not surprisingly, the reviews are polarized. So why not check it out for yourself?
Let’s Agree to Disagree: A Critical Thinking Guide to Communication, Conflict Management and Critical Media Literacy / by Nolan Higdon and Mickey Huff
Higdon and Huff introduce theories and strategies to help readers improve communication skills, become more discerning media consumers and sharpen critical thinking abilities. Includes case studies.
National Sweater Day
It’s time again for National Sweater Day! This annual WWF Canada event is held every February, to encourage actions that individuals can take to reduce climate impact and save energy. BCIT has been a proud participant for over a decade, and this year our BCIT Green Team is excited to be doing multiple events, as well as giving away prizes of BCIT hoodies and mugs!
At Burnaby’s SE2 on February 2, we’re doing two live events:
- From 10am to 1pm, please wear your sweater, bring your own mug, and join us in the Great Hall for a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, get tips on saving energy and reducing your personal greenhouse gas emissions, write your personal pledge to save energy, and drop a ballot in the prize draw box.
- Then, from 12:30 to 1:30, please join us in Town Square D for a presentation on actions some of our BCIT staff have taken to reduce their footprints, and take home some ideas. You’re welcome to bring your lunch as well!
For our staff, faculty, and students at each satellite campus, our wonderful librarians will be putting information and take-home packs of dry hot chocolate and tea in their libraries leading up to February 2.
Prize draw entry may be done by posting a sweater selfie to Instagram using the hashtag #BCITSweaterDay
Draw deadline will be Thursday Feb 2 at 11:59 PM, and winners will be notified to pick up their prizes at their preferred campus.
To learn more about National Sweater Day, see https://schools.wwf.ca/events/primary-sweater-day/
And for a look back at a previous year’s Sweater Day campaign, there’s an awesome video done by WWF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AoBu_U-mNM
Hope to see you at one of the events!
Today’s Special …
by Hope Prince
Manga
Manga are comics and graphic novels that originate from Japan. Manga covers a wide range of genres, from fantastical fighting manga to the “slice of life” genre that attempts to explore the problems and anxieties of everyday life. Manga is enjoyed by people of all ages, as well as having immense popularity in many countries outside of Japan and leading a large anime (Japanese animation) industry. These graphic novels are usually read from front to back, and right to left to preserve how the manga were originally published. Many manga series, such as Naruto and One Piece, are long-running series, which has led to publishers adding a handy summary of the plot as well as character information to make manga accessible for all readers.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (2007)
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (JJBA) is my absolute favorite manga and anime. It tells the story of the Joestar family and their fight against evil, usually stemming from the main villain, DIO. The manga is divided into 9 arcs with a new member of the Joestar family becoming the main protagonist. JJBA is known for exploring different genres in each arc, ranging from a serial killer mystery to an Italian mob story. The series is also known for introducing the concept of Stands, an inner fighting spirit that emerges from the user to fight for them with special powers.
Our Dreams at Dusk (2019)
This story is set in Onomichi, Hiroshima prefecture that takes place in a mysterious lounge that serves as a “drop in” center for people to discuss their problems and issues with the unusual people that frequent the lounge. After Tasuku Kaname is outed to his classmates as gay, he plans to commit suicide. However, his plans are changed when he witnesses a woman jumping to her own death, only to discover her unharmed at the scene. The woman is the owner of the lounge, also known as “Anonymous,” and offers to listen to Tasuku’s story to help him come to terms with his sexuality. This manga offers a realistic and emotional view into the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Japan.
Death Note (2011)
When Light Yagami finds a notebook dropped by a Shinigami death god, he discovers that it gives the power to kill anyone whose name is written in the notebook. The series follows Light as he sets on a mission to cleanse the world of evil and attempts to evade the genius detectives employed by the authorities. While I would not normally recommend jumping into a story and reading its final chapters, BCIT Library is fortunate to have a copy of Death Note Black Edition. The Black Edition is an omnibus (a book containing multiple stories, such as a short story collection) containing the final volumes of the series. The edges of the outer pages have been colored black and contain a few colored pages, which are an exceedingly rare sight in manga.
Attack on Titan (2012)
In 2009, Hajime Isayama introduced us to the world of Attack on Titan, a world in which humanity is forced to live within cities that are protected by three layers of walls. On the other side of the walls, massive humanoid giants called Titans lurk around the desolate outer world, waiting for any humans to emerge so they can attack and eat them. The series quickly spread in popularity, with the anime beginning in 2013. With the manga series having concluded in 2021 and its final anime episodes set to air in 2023, now is the perfect time to get started with this series. Check out Volume 1 & 2 today to see how Eren Yeager navigates this world of brutality, betrayal, and bravery as he seeks to exterminate all Titans for what they did to him and his family.
BCIT Library Newsletter for the School of Business, January 2023 – Student Edition
Deirdre_Grace@bcit.ca
Broadcast, Digital Arts, Marketing and Operations Management
Jeffery_Verbeem@bcit.ca
Business Administration, HR, Finance
We are grateful to work and learn on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səlí? lwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations.
BCIT Library Business Research Handbook
As capstone season approaches we have put together a handbook to help students navigate the resources available to them for their research – BCIT Library Business Research Handbook
Please feel free to use and share the handbook, and we are always available to meet with you to help get started with your research or if you run into difficulties finding specific information.
We envision this document to be in ‘perpetual beta’ mode, so please let us know if you have any suggestions for changes/additions.
Resource Notes
Vividata on Telmar
We are now using Telmar to access our Vividata subscription. The Telmar interface provides the ability to (fairly) easily create cross tab reports, impressive charts and visuals. Census Canada data can also be accessed and manipulated through Telmar (currently the 2016 Census is available, 2021 is coming soon).
Note: Onelog software is required to access Vividata from off-campus, and Vividata can only be used for BCIT course assignments and the data is not to be shared with third parties.
Events
New Peer Tutoring Schedule for January
The schedule has come out for Peer Tutoring, the free source of academic support. You can get help in math and statistics; there are tutors who tutor in MKTG, OPMT, FMGT, ACCT, BITM. There is a MKTG tutor at DTC on Saturdays.
For the schedule and more details about the service, please share this link with your students https://www.bcit.ca/learning-commons/peer-tutoring/
Board Game Cafe
Join the Student Life Ambassadors for boardgames, coffee, snacks and chats in room 303 of the Burnaby Campus Library, Friday, February 10th from 11 am – 1 pm.
Just for Fun (and Just in Time for Valentine’s Day)
We’ll be having a drop-in DIY card making station February 10th and 14th from 11:30- 1:00 pm at the Burnaby Campus Library and February 14th from 11:30 – 1:00 at the DTC Tech Collider.
Featured Titles
As per tradition, the Library put together a ‘Best Reads 2022’ list spanning many topic areas and
interests. https://libguides.bcit.ca/bestreads2022 Some other notable recent titles:
Amplifying Indigenous voices in business : indigenization, reconciliation, and entrepreneurship / Priscilla Omulo.
Some of the common questions businesses, educational institutions, and communities ask are: “Do we need an Indigenization strategy? If so, why; what is it really?; and, how do we do it?” Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business is for organizations and allies who would like to make a positive difference by learning how to amplify Indigenous voices, Indigenize businesses, and support Indigenous
entrepreneurship, all in the bigger spirit of reconciliation. Author Priscilla Omulo addresses Canada’s complicated history with Indigenous peoples and how that contributes to today’s challenges in the business realm. While the challenge is real, so is the opportunity, and Omulo’s step-by-step guide explains how any organization can make immediate plans to improve the way they do business by doing the research, consulting the right people, and formulating a strategy to move forward. Omulo shows readers how a commitment to doing the right thing will lead to a more sustainable and inclusive place for all, and a stronger foundation for businesses and other organizations. — provided by the Publisher
The capitalist and the activist : corporate social activism and the new business of change / Tom C.W. Lin.
“This is the first in-depth examination of the important ongoing fusion of activism, capitalism, and social change masterfully told through a compelling narrative filled with vivid stories and striking studies.
Today, corporations and their executives are at the front lines of some of the most important and contentious social and political issues of our time, such as voting rights, gun violence, racial justice, immigration reform, climate change, and gender equality…. Weaving deep research and fascinating stories that span business, entertainment, history, science, and politics, Tom Lin provides an insightful road map for how society arrived here and a practical compass for moving forward. Drawing together examples from the civil rights movement, campaign finance litigation, gun regulation, Black Lives Matter, the Confederate flag controversy, the Trump presidency, and other historical events, Lin brilliantly reveals and charts the course for a changing society of capitalists and activists seeking both profit and progress. The Capitalist and the Activist is a must-read for anyone trying to understand the emerging future of activism, business, and politics”– Provided by publisher
Survival of the richest : escape fantasies of the tech billionaires / Douglas Rushkoff.
“The tech elite have a plan to survive the apocalypse: they want to leave us all behind. Five mysterious billionaires summoned theorist Douglas Rushkoff to a desert resort for a private talk. The topic? How to survive the “Event”: the societal catastrophe they know is coming. Rushkoff came to understand that these men were under the influence of The Mindset, a Silicon Valley-style certainty that they and their cohort can break the laws of physics, economics, and morality to escape a disaster of their own making- as long as they have enough money and the right technology. In Survival of the Richest, Rushkoff traces the origins of The Mindset in science and technology through its current expression in missions to Mars, island bunkers, AI futurism, and the metaverse. In a dozen urgent, electrifying chapters, he confronts tech utopianism, the datafication of all human interaction, and the exploitation of that data by corporations…” — Provided by the publisher
User Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want / by Marty Gage and Spencer Murrell
“The first phase of the design thinking process is arguably the most crucial, as this is when human insights are leveraged to define value for customers. Yet this so-called “empathize” phase is often deemed optional or is executed poorly. This degrades the entire innovation process that follows by permitting preexisting biases and guesswork that make value creation a precarious bet. In User Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want, a human factors psychologist and an industrial designer have devised a foolproof first phase that addresses the shortcomings of the design thinking process. Based on their forty years of generative research experience in multiple industries, this is the definitive guide to user experience research. This repeatable approach is grounded in six key principles that connects users’ desired emotional states to an actionable articulation of an experience. It also provides guidance on creating ideal experience frameworks that communicate clearly with all stakeholders, from business leaders to design practitioners. User Experience Research: Discover What Customers Really Want is an indispensable, fully illustrated, step-by-step manual for anyone seeking a more predictable pathway to the design of new or improved experiences that users truly desire and would find valuable.” -Provided by the publisher
Products for Conscious Consumers: Developing, Marketing and Selling Ethical Products / Kemi Ogunyemi and Vanessa Burgal
“Consumers are becoming more conscious of the ethical footprint of the products they buy. In the age of hyper-connectivity and globalisation, numerous consumers are aware of what companies do and how they produce. Thus, sustainability and CSR can no longer be used as “greenwashing” strategies to attract customers and improve a company image. Products for Conscious Consumers is a guide for academics, students and professionals who want to influence responsible consumer behaviour and attain genuine Green Marketing. Written by researchers and marketing professionals, each chapter explores the relationship between the consumer and the marketer, discussing their relative responsibilities towards reaching a sustainable world. Illustrated with real cases, Products for Conscious Consumershelps marketers understand how they can inspire consumers towards more ethical behaviour by educating and nudging their choices using examples from different sectors and world regions to identify factors that influence sustainable consumption, from poverty to personal values. Products for Conscious Consumers guides the reader from ethical product development and marketing plans to eco-friendly production and responsible marketing mix execution, thereby encouraging a sustainable value chain and ethical profitability.” – Provided by publisher
AskAway Hours of Service, Winter/Spring 2023
AskAway Chat with a Librarian – Winter/Spring 2023 Service Opens Monday, January 16th – Friday, April 14th, 2023
Link to BCIT AskAway Chat: https://www.bcit.ca/library/askalibrarian.shtml
Hours of Service
Monday, January 16th – Friday, April 14th
Monday-Thursday | 9am – 9pm
Friday | 9am – 5pm
Saturday | 11am – 5pm
Sunday | 10am – 9pm
BCIT Librarians will be Online
Monday | 10am – 1 pm
Tuesday | 11am – 12 noon
Thursday | 11av – 12 noon, and 5pm – 7pm
AskAway will be closed on the following Holidays
Monday, February 20, 2023
Friday, April 7, 2023
Monday, April 10, 2023
AskAway will be closed for an interim break from April 15-May 14, 2023.
Usage for Sept-Dec 2022
AskAway in Fall 2022 was the first full return to pre-Covid AskAway service (ie, no extended online remote schedule).
We had 207 sessions with BCIT students and instructors via the AskAway Chat With a Librarian from Sept-Dec 2022.
BCIT Proactive Chat added to the LibGuide A-Z List, and the web pages: Library Services for Students, Library Services for Faculty, Citation Styles and Research Assistance for Student resulted in 22 additional sessions (4 hrs duration of reference session time).
BCIT AskAway Chat with A Librarian Service
Our Students Can Get Help Online with:
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AskAway is especially useful to our students looking for help late evenings and on weekends.
About AskAway
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AskAway sessions are in real-time, and are staffed by Librarians from post-secondary institutions in B.C.
Today’s Special …
by Hope Prince
Hobbies: Cross Stitch
The importance of participating in a hobby in your daily life cannot be understated. The benefits of hobbies are numerous; they provide a mental break from our demanding lives, can be used as a form of stress relief, and can provide the feeling of a job well done, especially after a challenging project. Even though I know and have felt the benefits of my favorite hobbies, sometimes I find it challenging to motivate myself to get started on a project. Sometimes it feels too time-consuming and sometimes it seems like a lot of money to invest when I could just watch Netflix. I would like to share the art of cross stitching as an inexpensive, approachable, and convenient hobby.
Cross stitching kits can be found at craft stores, big retailers and even dollar stores at affordable prices. I have even found entire cross stitch collections of thread and clothes at thrift stores. The kits contain all the equipment you need to get started and can be reused for later projects. Most cross stitching projects are completed on special fabric called Aida that has holes for the thread to be pulled through. The thread resembles an X (hence why it is called cross-stitching) and the Xs can be grouped together to create an image. The toughest thing about cross stitching is counting, I promise!
Like it says in the title of the book, this is the bible of cross stitching. Good for beginners and advanced stitchers, this book covers every single stitch or technique you can think of, as well as many tips to keep you organized. I have been cross stitching for over 5 years now and I was able to find some tips that have improved the overall look of my projects. This book is printed in full color and each page contains a photo or diagram to illustrate the technique being discussed. There are also a few patterns printed throughout the book and in the last section that can be experimented with.
The cross-stitch garden: over 70 cross-stitch motifs and 20 stunning projects by Kazuko Aoki (2016)
Once you have some practice on basic techniques and simple patterns, you will be looking for more patterns to expand your collection. This beautiful volume collects 70 motifs and 20 patterns that range from beginner to advanced. Many of the projects use more advanced techniques such as using multiple shades of thread to create shadowing, as well as raised stitches to create dimension. These patterns can also be combined with previously learned techniques, such as borders, to make your project unique.
The Mr X Stitch guide to cross stitch by Jamie Chalmers (2017)
Did you ever wish that cross stitching was just a little bit cooler? In 2008, Jamie Chalmers (Mr X Stitch) started his website Mr X Stitch to challenge perceptions of cross stitching as a boring and stuffy hobby. Throughout the years, he has refreshed and modernized the idea of cross stitching through his website, this book, and the X Stitch magazine. While this book may not be a replacement for some of the more comprehensive manuals, the patterns featured in this book are amazing. You can stitch a UFO, Mona Lisa, and many other interesting patterns. What makes this book special is the attention that Mr X Stitch pays to designing your own patterns that look just as good as his.
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