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November 2022

    Exam Time Well-Being: Tips, Tricks and Resources

    by Guest Author November 30, 2022
    written by Guest Author
    Make a list! Being on top of things helps.

    It’s crunch time! Projects are almost due, final exams are on the horizon and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done. In times like this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget to take care of ourselves. Here at the library we feel for you. A few of our student employees were willing to share little bits of wisdom on how they make the most of their study time and unwind in their downtime.


    “As a student, my version of de-stressing is completing a variety of smaller tasks. I suggest creating a list of schoolwork and housework, each being organized by priority. I work on a smaller task or two from my schoolwork list, then tackle a small household task. For example, I will complete half an assignment and then fold my laundry, or I will write two pages of a paper and then do the dishes. I find this allows me to still feel productive while on a brain break. It also helps keep my environment tidy. When the apartment is in disarray I feel more stressed about schoolwork. Calming music while completing schoolwork also sets a nice mood.”

    Emily, Augustana Library


    “As someone who was out of academia for a while and recently hopped back in, I found that finding co-working streamers on Twitch or another streaming platform really helped me get back into the swing of studying. A lot of these streamers do something called the “Pomodoro Method” of studying, where they’ll study for 50 minutes on, and take 10 minutes off. They’ll stay on camera (mic muted) while studying, have a countdown timer til break, and usually they’ll have some neat Lo-fi music playing during the study session. When the timer goes off, the streamers then spend a 10 minute break chatting with the audience until the cycle repeats. Some streamers even have a task board where you can input what you’re studying and share with the audience, or will make incentives like games during breaks if they reach a certain number of viewers or tasks completed. I found it great for accountability, and it’s fun getting to know what other participants were studying! “

    Lothian, Rutherford Library


    “My study hacks are old Mom advice about planning ahead and staying organized and making a list of things to do – which is boring and even my own children do not appreciate.

    I have discovered a new de-stress tactic that I am currently enjoying! As graduate students, there is virtually no time for relaxing or watching TV, however I have discovered The Big Brunch (HBOMax/Crave) that is sure to warm your heart and completely relax you! This show has such a vibe – cool, jazzy music, nice people that do really good work in their communities and even in a competition they are calm and most importantly kind and supportive of one another. It is created by Dan Levy, which right there is a win, and he is joined by two other lovely judges that banter and have cocktails while they await the contestant’s offerings. If this show doesn’t make you feel better – I just don’t know what will! “

    Deanna, Cameron, Scott and Rutherford Libraries


    Our sincerest thanks to the students who shared these tips. We urge everyone to make room for a little downtime in their schedules. Our friends from Unwind Your Mind will be setting up tables with coloring sheets and other diversions in each of our locations (their homepage also includes a lot of great wellness resources). If you’re looking for other resources to help support a balanced lifestyle, available through the library, check out our Student Well-Being Guide. Our news blog also has many other blog posts with great suggestions for other ways to relax and take care of yourself.

    The Student Well-Being Guide

    As always, our amazing staff are here to help if you need help finding resources for assignments or have a tough citation question. Just reach out and Ask Us.

    Best of luck to you all!

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  • Library Staff Call-out | Best Study Spaces

    by Junelle Mah November 29, 2022
    by Junelle Mah November 29, 2022

    As a student, finding the perfect study space is as essential to the study process as having the right books, notepads, pens, playlists, extra super-duper large coffee…well, you get the idea. As we power into the remaining weeks of the semester, we reached out to our Library Staff for their insight into their favourite secret/not-so-secret study areas in order to give you some new, or maybe not-so-new locations to prep for your…

  • Indigenous Peoples and National Parks – Part 1

    by Guest Author November 24, 2022
    by Guest Author November 24, 2022

    This post is written by Map Collection Staff, Larry Laliberte & Bonnie Gallinger. The William C. Wonders (WCW) map collection is actively consulted throughout the year and includes a wide range of reference questions drawing upon various thematic sections of the collection. Reference questions are the primary drivers in the accumulation of tacit staff knowledge of numerous research areas thus deepening the reference experience for our researchers. The identification of relevant map…

  • Semaine de l’histoire du Canada: Biographies et mémoires

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson November 22, 2022
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson November 22, 2022

    La Semaine de l’histoire du Canada 2022 se déroule du 21 au 27 novembre. La semaine encourage les Canadiens à réfléchir et à s’engager avec le passé du Canada. Qu’il s’agisse de vos personnages historiques préférés ou d’histoires cachées que vous n’avez jamais entendues, cette sélection de biographies et de mémoires vous ravira ! Ces livres racontent les événements qui ont façonné l’histoire du Canada en se plaçant du point de vue…

  • World Hello Day | Library Materials that Greet You

    by Junelle Mah November 21, 2022
    by Junelle Mah November 21, 2022

    Welcome to World Hello Day 2022! Internationally observed on November, 21st, World Hello Day is recognized as a University of Alberta Day of Action in which we hope to extend the lines of communication and friendship across cultures, as well as build connections with one another. In 2021, our U of A Library blog provided some background on World Hello Day, with tips on how to make the most out of our…

  • Take a Step Back in Time – Augustana Campus Yearbooks

    by Laurel Warkentin November 17, 2022
    by Laurel Warkentin November 17, 2022

    Have you been wondering where you put that dusty old yearbook from your Camrose Lutheran College/Augustana University days? Look no further! As part of the Digitization Program at the University of Alberta Library, yearbooks from Augustana Campus (formerly Augustana University College, Camrose Lutheran University College, and Camrose Lutheran College) have been digitized and are now available on Internet Archive!  Augustana Campus has its origins in 1910, when Norwegian settlers to the Camrose…

  • University of Alberta OER Cookbook wins Gourmand Award!

    by Guest Author November 15, 2022
    by Guest Author November 15, 2022

    This post was written by MACT student Joana Mazumder The Gourmand Awards, often compared to the ‘Oscars’ for the culinary industry, honours the world’s best food and wine books, print and digital, and food television. This year, a Canadian book titled, The High Protein Cookbook for Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment by Hillary Wilson, Anissa Armet, and Professor Carla Prado has won the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2022 for the University Press…

  • La couverture ne fait pas le livre : Auteurs du Moyen-Orient et d’Asie du Sud

    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022
    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022

    Après une interruption de deux ans, l’exposition “La couverture ne fait pas le livre” de la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta revient du 14 au 27 novembre 2022 ! “La couverture ne fait pas le livre” est un événement annuel organisé par la bibliothèque qui vise à mettre en avant les groupes sous-représentés. Afin de réveiller votre curiosité et de changer les présentoirs de livres réguliers, les livres sont emballés dans du…

  • 5th Annual Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover: Middle Eastern and South Asian Authors

    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022
    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022

    After a 2 year hiatus, UAlberta Library’s Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover returns Nov 14-27, 2022! Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover is an annual event hosted by the University of Alberta Library that aims to shed light on underrepresented groups. As a twist on regular book displays, books are wrapped in brown paper and teaser keywords are written on the front. This wrapping symbolizes the marginalization of the…

  • Talis Aspire : Aspirez à créer d’excellentes listes de lecture

    by Guest Author November 9, 2022
    by Guest Author November 9, 2022

    Écrit par CJ de Jong, coordinateur des services d’accès, bibliothécaire et Lucinda Johnston, bibliothécaire. Ces deux dernières années, les enseignants ont utilisé Talis Aspire pour créer des listes de lecture et réserver du matériel de cours à la bibliothèque. Cette plateforme nous permet de savoir quels matériels sont utilisés dans un cours et nous nous assurons que, dans la mesure du possible, il y a un accès électronique et que le matériel…

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