May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, a time to celebrate and recognize the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent. To mark the occasion, we’ve curated a selection of children’s books that highlight diverse Asian experiences and stories—perfect for reading this month and all year round. Mai est le Mois du patrimoine asiatique au Canada, une période consacrée à la célébration et à la reconnaissance des cultures, des…

As the academic year comes to a close, the University of Alberta Library is proud to reflect on a year of shared achievements. Our libraries have continued to serve as active and engaging gathering places across multiple campuses. Throughout the year, we have continued to support our library community through welcoming study spaces, library instruction, research support, open publishing, digitization and expanded access to innovative technologies. These accomplishments are made possible by…

In February 2016, a collaboration between Cameron Library and the Faculty of Science’s makerspace, The Shack, launched the University of Alberta Library’s first 3D printing service. What began with four Machina Mk2 X20 printers and training from The Shack has evolved into a sophisticated operation. Ten years later, that “low-barrier” experiment has blossomed into a campus-wide service for additive manufacturing which includes service out of Sperber Library as well as an unmediated,…

In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you on a literary journey featuring a selection of books by and about Black Canadians. These are only a few of the inspiring books, music, and films about Black Canadians found in our collections. More suggestions for Black History Month: Ask us a question!  As always, if you need help with your library research… Ask us! This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative…