Are you feeling the digital overload? With AI tools, social media, and the constant churn of misinformation, it’s easy to ask, “Wait… what?” when navigating the online world. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Media Literacy Week (hosted by MediaSmarts, October 27–31), a national event dedicated to answering those questions and promoting digital media literacy. The U of A Library is joining the movement by offering two practical online workshops designed…

International Open Access Week (October 20-25) 2025 asks us to consider, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” As Canada’s largest library-based open publisher, the University of Alberta Library takes this question seriously, and our Open Publishing team continues to support academic communities with an open journals program that hosts more than 80 diamond open access (OA) journals. Our journals’ contents are available immediately, free-of-charge to everyone, and contributors retain their copyright in published articles. …

Here at the University of Alberta Library, we have been advocating for unrestricted public access to research, teaching, and learning materials for many years. By reducing the barriers for potential readers and authors alike, we contribute to a more equitable knowledge environment both on campus and in the wider community. As researchers ourselves, we also take pride in sharing our works openly whenever possible. This often means publishing our work in open…

The U of A Library is proud to partner with the U of A’s Wellness Supports Team for the Days of Action. This collaboration is dedicated to fostering a supportive community by providing information and resources, encouraging open discussion, and actively working to challenge the stigma surrounding mental health at the University of Alberta. The following article is co-authored by Lucinda Johnston, Faculty Engagement Librarian and Heather Ritz, Community Social Worker.  Mental…