May 2021

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and to celebrate we are sharing a virtual book display featuring books by Canadian authors of Asian descent. These are just a few of the talented authors adding the richness of their experiences and cultures to the Canadian literary landscape. Time to replenish your “to read” book pile! There is a plethora of titles to choose from, and this gallery is a small sampler of…

When thinking about the heritage and rich cultures of the vast and diverse Asian continent, it is hard not to consider how these holistic views continue influencing people on a global level. Asia is a cradle of major world religions. Most of these religions developed their own philosophies that shaped societies across centuries and created a knowledge and wisdom base that branches deep into every cell of society and personal life. Ways…

One of the aspects of living in Canada that I appreciate the most is my exposure to a wide variety of cultural practices, experiences and people. Living in BC’s Lower Mainland for a number of years gave me a huge appreciation of the scale of community and connections embodied by my colleagues of South Asian descent. I was in awe of the talent shown by local musicians and Bhangra dancers. I was…

Though it seems like it in this part of the world, Hollywood is not the centre of the cinematic universe. Most nations across the world are home to creators who use film to tell stories unique to their cultural heritage. As we turn our attention toward Asia and the incredible array of nations and people who hail from it this month, let us take some time to appreciate the diverse filmic offerings…

For a Chinese-Polish-Ukrainian kid growing up in rural Alberta, dumplings were the cornerstone of comfort food as far back as I can remember; no matter if they were potato/cottage cheese-filled (see our 2020 Virtual Heritage Days blog for my family’s perogie recipe), or pork/shrimp/water chestnut-filled. In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, it was important for me to honour my Chinese ancestry with one of the few aspects of it that I am…

Nous avons préparé un arbre de décision pour vous aider à choisir un nouveau gestionnaire de référence. Comme toujours, n’hésitez pas à vous adresser à votre bibliothécaire spécialiste pour obtenir des conseils supplémentaires. En savoir plus sur le gestionnaire de référence avec lequel vous avez été “jumelé” : Mendeley Zotero EndNote Cet article est disponible en anglais iciTraduit par Elisabet I

Have you ever found yourself knee deep in researching a topic online when you come across something that sounds like a perfect fit, and then –BAM! –You run into a paywall? There is nothing worse than being so close yet so far from the information, or content, you need. Not everyone is able to, nor wants to, pay access fees or subscriptions, so what can you do? Good news intrepid learner! There…

We whipped up a quick decision tree to help you busy folks pick a new Reference Manager. As always, don’t hestitate to reach out to your subject librarian for further advice. Find out more about the Reference Manager you were “matched” with: Mendeley Zotero EndNote

Cet article a été rédigé avant l’annonce des dernières restrictions de santé publique. Les requêtes sur ces livres ne seront pas disponibles avant la réouverture de notre service de collecte de livres-exterieur. Visitez notre page de mise à jour COVID-19 pour plus d’informations. … Alors ils ont mis la combinaison de neige d’Andrew. Il y’avait 15 fermetures éclair, 10 cordes et 5 boucles. Il a fallu environ une heure pour le mettre…