Robertson Library, UPEI

10/15/2026

Tina from Norway recently visited the University Archives and Special Collections to view some highlights from our L.M. Montgomery collections. We thought her Anne of Green Gables tattoo - based on Japanese anime - was pretty neat!

University of Prince Edward Island
UPEI Alumni
L.M. Montgomery Institute of UPEI

10/13/2026

Canadian writer and filmmaker Ariel Bissett recently brought two groups of L.M. Montgomery enthusiasts to visit the University Archives and Special Collections. The group were given a presentation on LMM and shown a selection of records and artifacts. These Montgomery enthusiasts were from the USA, Norway, Belgium, Scotland, England, and Canada.

Ariel’s Books Unbound Podcast can be found at: https://www.booksunboundpodcast.com/

First image:
One of the groups Ariel Bissett brought to Robertson Library this past week.

Second Image
May from Scotland holds the original box that L.M. Montgomery sent her book, Further Chronicles to Avonlea, to her penpal George B. MacMillan in Alloa, Scotland.

University of Prince Edward Island
UPEI Alumni
L.M. Montgomery Institute of UPEI

10/09/2026

Looking for books by recent Nobel Prize Winner Anne Carson? We've got some! Check out the virtual display on our website to place a hold for pickup on any of the books in this award-winning body of work. https://libraryupei.ca/anne-carson-books

10/06/2026

10/05/2026

Robertson Library’s Metadata Librarian Rosie Le Faive just returned from a trip to China. The Archives and Special Collections Unit were delighted when upon her return, Rosie donated a Chinese version of Anne of Green Gables that she picked up during her trip.

PS: Rosie made the quilt hanging on the wall behind her!

University of Prince Edward Island
UPEI Alumni
L.M. Montgomery Institute of UPEI

09/30/2026

National Day for Truth and reconciliation and Orange Shirt day are observed on Sept 30th. This day is to recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools, and remind everyone that every child matters

09/29/2026

The University and Archives Unit recently hosted a visit from a delegation from Thailand, where we were presented with a Thai translation (special illustrated edition) of Anne of Green Gables and an English translation of a Thai novel The Happiness of Kati).

Guests included:
-Thailand’s Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Darm Boontham
-Dr. Suradech Chotiudompant (Dean of Arts Faculty, Chulalongkorn University)
-Mr. Nattakorn Vuttichaipornkul (Owner of Words Wonder Publishing)
-Varavadi and Harry Monaghan (Canada Thailand Culture Bridge)
-Ms. Phonnapha Haangon (Artist and Illustrator of the new Anne of Green Gables special edition translated to Thai)

At the group’s request, a selection of ca. 50 L.M. Montgomery translations were pulled from the Ryrie-Campbell collection.

University of Prince Edward Island
UPEI Alumni
L.M. Montgomery Institute of UPEI

09/25/2026

To prepare for the upcoming renovation of the University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) space, the entire UASC collection will need to be packed up and moved. Our student assistants began this work by packing up our rare book collection. Our student assistants Louis and Wura did a great job cleaning and packing our rare books for storage.

University of PEI
UPEI Alumni

09/25/2026

To prepare for the upcoming renovation of the University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) space, the entire UASC collection will need to be packed up and moved. Our student assistants began this work by packing up our rare book collection. Our student assistants Louis and Wura did a great job cleaning and packing our rare books for storage.

University of Prince Edward Island
UPEI Alumni

09/23/2026

Looking for a place to stash your lab coat? Notebook? The declaration of independence? Look no further! The library has lockers for rent! For 10$ per semester you can rent a locker in the hallway of the library. For more information please contact the library service desk.