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Elisabet Ingibergsson

Elisabet Ingibergsson

Elisabet has worked at University of Alberta Library since 2015 at Bibliothèque Saint-Jean, Cameron Library and currently at Rutherford Library. She loves exploring our amazing province and beyond in her hand-crafted teardrop camper (which she built herself).

    Asian Heritage Month: Celebration of Asian Cinema

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2025
    written by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    What better way to immerse yourself in Asian Heritage Month than through the captivating lens of Asian cinema? Here’s a selection of films that showcase or are created by the Asian community. So grab your popcorn and join us on a cinematic journey.

    National Film Board (NFB)

    The NFB have a curated selection of films that celebrate the many achievements and stories of Canadians of Asian descent: Asian Communities in Canada

    Looking for a short to watch during your coffee break? We loved this short film titled “The Boat People” (2023, 9 minutes). Vietnamese-born illustrator and author Thao Lam offers an important life lesson inspired by her family’s immigration story. As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favour. This animated documentary uses a striking metaphor to trace one family’s flight across the turbulent waters of history.

    Canadian Films from Criterion-on-demand

    RU (French with English subtitles) – Based on the Governor General’s Award-winning novel by Kim Thúy. Ru is the story of the arduous journey of a family fleeing from Vietnam, and arrival in Montréal to begin their new life. The film centres on the coming-of-age of Tinh as she learns a new language and integrates into her new environment.

    Bollywood/Hollywood is a 2002 Canadian romantic comedy drama film directed by Deepa Mehta and starring Rahul Khanna and Lisa Ray.

    The film pokes fun at traditional Indian stereotypes, as well as at Indian cinema (it features several Indian film-style song-and-dance numbers).

    The Breadwinner (2017) – A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family. Parvana discovers a new world of freedom and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents, as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family.

    Double Happiness (1994) Directed by Mina Shum and starring Sandra Oh as an actress struggling to assert her independence from the expectations of her Chinese Canadian family.

    The film was the first feature directed by a Chinese Canadian woman to be given a wide release. This was one of Oh’s earliest performances winning the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.

    Peace by Chocolate (2022) – After the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new small-town life, caught between following his dream and preserving his family’s legacy.

    Kanopy

    Kanopy’s streaming collections offer a plethora of films from sources worldwide including documentaries, training films and theatrical releases. By searching the tag – Asian cinema – you can access feature length films sorted by country/region, most popular, or “A – Z” .

    Hidden Gems – Streaming Databases

    Have a look at our series of Library News blog articles about our streaming services. Click on the images to below to explore and enjoy! :

    This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative Commons licence.

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  • Explorer nos collections : Biographies de femmes racontées en bandes dessinées

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 13, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 13, 2025

    Depuis une dizaine d’années, la bande dessinée s’est emparée de la cause féministe, notamment en mettant en lumière l’apport de certaines femmes dans l’histoire, encore trop souvent minimisé. La bande dessinée, à la fois créative et de vulgarisation, est un support de choix pour toucher le grand public. Aujourd’hui, nous partageons une sélection de bandes dessinées biographiques trouvées dans nos collections qui font revivre l’histoire de quelques femmes remarquables.  Pour vous inspirer…

  • Days of Action – International Day of Happiness

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 13, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 13, 2025

    The Library invited Heather Ritz, Community Social Worker with Wellness Supports (uab.ca/wellness) to share her reflections about the International Day of Happiness at the University of Alberta.  March 20 is International Day of Happiness, and given the time of year, you may be wondering why on earth we would celebrate happiness as end-of-term pressures are mounting. Is happiness even possible? Is talking about happiness at this time of year merely a platitude? …

  • Célébrons le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs / 2025

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 7, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 7, 2025

    Février est le mois de l’histoire des Noirs, c’est l’occasion de célébrer les contributions et les histoires des Canadiens noirs, des Afro-Américains et de la diaspora africaine. L’année dernière, nous avons jeté un coup d’œil sur des livres écrit par des Canadiens noirs ou portant sur eux. Cette année, voici quelques nouveautés sur le même thème qui ont retenu notre attention : Peut-être vous préférez les bandes dessinées ? Films Pour les…

  • Prendre un peu de temps – Explorer la temporalité 

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 15, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 15, 2025

    Parcourir les rayons de la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta peut sembler intimidant. Nous avons huit bibliothèques réparties sur trois campus ! Alors, par où commencer ?  Aujourd’hui, nous jetons un coup d’œil aux livres qui explorent le temps (et notre relation au temps). Nous avons invité notre collègue Brett Sheehan, assistant des services d’information et étudiant en bibliothéconomie, à nous faire part de ces suggestions tirées d’une exposition de livres qu’il…

  • Take a Little Time – Explore Temporality 

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 14, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 14, 2025

    Browsing the library shelves at the University of Alberta Library can be a fairly daunting process. We have eight library locations spread across three campuses! Where to begin?  Today we are having a look at books that explore time (and our relationship to it). We invited colleague Brett Sheehan, Student Information Services Assistant and University of Alberta student in Library and Information Studies, to share these book suggestions drawn from a book…

  • Le Mois de l’histoire queer

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson October 2, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson October 2, 2024

    Pour célébrer le Mois de l’histoire queer, nous mettons en lumière une sélection de livres sur l’histoire franco-queer au Canada et sur les expériences vécues par les membres de la communauté 2SLGBTQIA+. C’est l’occasion d’honorer les personnes qui se sont battues pour l’égalité et de se souvenir des moments importants qui ont façonné les droits des personnes 2SLGBTQIA+. Depuis sa création en 1994, le Mois de l’histoire queer est devenu une commémoration…

  • Reconnaissance de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation 2024

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson September 23, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson September 23, 2024

    Le lundi, 30 septembre marque la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. À cette occasion, les services du campus, y compris la bibliothèque, seront fermés pour permettre aux étudiants et au personnel de se pencher sur les conséquences des pensionnats canadiens. Pour soutenir cette réflexion, la bibliothèque invite les étudiants et le personnel à participer aux activités suivantes.  Activité de perlage / du 24 au 27 septembre Les broches en perles…

  • Explorer nos collections : Lectures de loisir en sciences, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 8, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 8, 2024

    Parcourir les rayons de la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta peut être un peu compliqué. Nous avons huit bibliothèques réparties sur quatre campus pour vous servir! Vous cherchez par où commencer ? Aujourd’hui, nous présentons des livres de lecture de loisir dans les domaines des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM).  Dans le monde des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM), lire signifie souvent…

  • Browsing our Collections: Leisure Reading in STEM

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 8, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 8, 2024

    Browsing the library shelves at the University of Alberta Library can be a fairly daunting process. We have eight library locations spread across four campuses! Where to begin? Today we are taking a look at leisure reading books from the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. In the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), reading often means tackling dense, technical texts. However, there’s a growing collection of lighter, more accessible STEM…

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