This truly is a school year like no other, and we know that many of you have questions about what accessing the library will be like in the coming year. While the majority of our physical libraries remain closed, so many of our great resources remain available online, or through our curbside pick-up service. To help you sort through all the ways University of Alberta Library can assist with your unique needs,…

We get it. Navigating the intricacies of the library isn’t easy. Finding information and making use of the library’s resources is a skill that takes time to develop, but we’re here to help support you on your academic journey. On top of general assistance you can access through chat and email reference, and foundational library skill tutorials that you can access online at your leisure, the Library offers workshops throughout the school…

September can be like an academic new year, with the same opportunity for reflection, self improvement, and goals. One area for potential new school year resolutions is study and writing skills. Developing strong study skills and a polished writing style will not only help you this year, and the rest of your post secondary journey, but also your life and career beyond the University of Alberta. This year in particular, with most…

Imagine looking at a new course syllabus, and reading: “Required Texts: Free e-textbook”… This is what U of A students will find in their Beginner German classes. The e-textbook is aptly titled Willkommen: Deutsch für alle (in English, that means Welcome: German for Everybody). Here, the definition of “everybody” is broad: it includes anyone with access to the Internet connection. No need to be enrolled in the course, or even be attending the…

On June 22 we launched our Curbside Pickup Service. Curbside Pickup is our contact-less borrowing service aiding the University of Alberta’s ongoing research. In the month of July, our users placed 3,436 holds and picked up 2,122 books. Because of the high demand for this new, pandemic driven service we thought you might like to see what happens after you place your hold. You may already know the 4 steps to take to…