Robertson Library ‘Celebrates the Book’ with newly renovated study space

The newly renovated study area in the Robertson Library was the location for a special UPEI book celebration recently. Three professors from the Faculty of Arts presented excerpts from their latest books and led a public discussion about ideas that ranged from the evolutionary dynamics of interpersonal relations, to female migration, to the link between mental health and architecture.

Malcolm Murray, Lisa Chilton and James Moran were the guest presenters for the launch of the library’s first Celebrating the Book event, which was organized by Suzanne Jones, Robertson Library’s Outreach and Communications Librarian.

“With this inaugural event, the library acknowledged the continuing importance and relevance of books in this increasingly high-tech world,” says Jones. “It also showcased the fresh new design of our current periodicals and study area.” The renovated periodicals area, designed by Luis Roman from Fortune 50 Design, provides students with bright, comfortable work spaces featuring new study carrels and a modern decor.

In addition to hosting public presentations by professors or staff who have recently published their work, the Robertson Library is celebrating books in several other ways. The library is recognizing the contributions of Islanders through a bookplate project; re-arranging the book collection to create new book spaces and free up space for new acquisitions; and increasing purchasing dollars for books in all areas of study.