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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).

    Tall tales of ghosts and haunted spaces…

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson October 28, 2021
    written by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    At this time of year when the moon looms large in the early evening sky, the wind sighs and teases the leaves still clinging fiercely to tree branches… ghosts and eerie tales abound. This is the season of Halloween and tall tales told by moonlight.  Speaking of tales… we have a few to share.  

    Many of you are perhaps new to our campus, so you might not yet be acquainted with our UAlberta ghosts and hauntings. The most famous of these eerie tales is also the oldest. In 1918 the world was in the grip of a deadly influenza pandemic. The university opened the newly built Pembina Hall as a temporary hospital.  Once the crisis was over, the building once again welcomed students. Legend has it, though, that the spirit of a nurse still lingers and has been seen hurrying through the halls of the building. Some think she’s forever searching for her fiancé, who died in the epidemic (Smith, 2015).

    There are other infamous ghosts stubbornly refusing to leave our campuses (can you blame them?) and Our UAlberta alumni – who would definitely be “in the know”- have produced a video dramatizing some of the more famous sightings and creepy campus events:  UAlberta Ghost Stories.

    Piqued your interest? Our libraries have a plethora of books about the paranormal and stories of ghosts, tricksters and hauntings. Have a look…. If you dare!

    If stories about the paranormal intrigue you, have a look at these books. The first title A History of Ghosts, told by Peter Aykroyd, tells the strange and delightful story that inspired the mega-hit film “Ghostbusters”! If short stories are your preference, these anthologies draw on folklore and tales from close to home.

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    Perhaps you enjoy the frisson of fear that the classic tales of horror, hauntings and witchcraft can instill. These are a few to try – From the classic tales of Edgar Allan Poe to the contemporary stories of Eden Robinson (the Trickster trilogy) and my personal favourite.. Ami McKay’s magical The Witches of New York.

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    We hope you have enjoyed this visit to the dark and creepier side of our collections. If you find yourself in one of the quiet corners of our library and the lights flicker in the stacks or a cold breath of air chills your neck… do not fear, our intrepid colleagues at our library service desks would be delighted to assist. Ask us!

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    Smith, B. (2015, October 22). Eerie tales from the crypt. Folio.

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  • Celebrating National Tree Day

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson September 22, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson September 22, 2021

    Walking around our campuses I marvel at the beautiful urban forests that surround us! A walk outside at this time of year with the sounds of leaves rustling above or crunching underfoot, the blazing autumn colours remind us of their presence. What better time of year to celebrate National Tree Day! This is a short list of books from our collections which both celebrate trees as well as highlight their precarious existence…

  • Books for Western Canadian Adventures

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 20, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 20, 2021

    Planning and researching destinations for summer adventures is a favorite pastime of mine – and I usually begin early in the New Year. Nothing beats the winter blues better than curling up on a cold winter’s evening with calendars, google maps and guide books open in front of me. This year was no exception although back in January these plans were somewhat of a “wish list” and in order to manage my…

  • Food Drive for the Campus Food Bank!

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson June 7, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson June 7, 2021

    Good news! In partnership with the Campus Food Bank, University of Alberta Library will be running a Food Bank Drive at our curbside pickup location at Rutherford Library galleria. All donated food items will be distributed to members of the UAlberta community, and monetary donations will be used by the Campus Food Bank to purchase more food.  When can I bring items? Rutherford Library galleria (curbside pickup location) is open Monday to…

  • Indigenous History Month – Graphic Novels

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson June 1, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson June 1, 2021

    Celebrate Indigenous History Month with us as we explore the increasingly popular genre of the graphic novel! Indigenous artists and writers have opened up the world of tribal tales, traditions and customs to a new generation of readers. Graphic novels share all the key characteristics of traditional novels but their images do the vast majority of the storytelling. Combining text and art, these books have the power to engage and through that,…

  • Asian Heritage Month | Virtual book display

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 27, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 27, 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. Most of the books in this gallery have been published recently but we did include a few favourites from decades past (Rohinton Mistry’s “A Fine…

  • Collecte de livres-extérieur : Dans les coulisses d’Augustana et de Bibliothèque Saint-Jean

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021

    Dès le moment où la pandémie a obligé les bibliothèques à fermer dans toute la province, la bibliothèque de l’ Université de l’Alberta a commencé à faire de son mieux pour aider les usagers à obtenir les documents dont ils avaient besoin et pour soutenir les efforts de recherche et d’apprentissage. L’utilisation de l’accès en ligne aux documents a atteint des sommets, mais la demande d’accès à nos collections physiques est restée…

  • Feel-good reads and Favourites

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021

    Do you need a break from your studies? Why not curl up with a good book! The UAlberta Library Curbside pick up-service is open and available for students and staff! Take a mental health break and escape into the pages of one (or more) of these suggested books from our library staff. Happy reading! Click on the “Link to catalogue” caption below the book covers to check on availability and place a…

  • Horaires du premier trimestre d’hiver

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 25, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 25, 2021

    Bien que nos bibliothèques soient actuellement fermées, nous offrons un service de clavardage et de référence par courriel ainsi qu’un service de collecte de livres extérieur. Les espaces d’étude de notre bibliothèque Cameron sont actuellement fermés, en raison de restrictions provinciales. Voici un bref aperçu des heures d’ouverture de nos différents points de service. Le service de la Collecte de livres extérieur  Le service de collecte et de retour des livres est…

  • WINTER TERM HOURS

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 22, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 22, 2021

    Although our library service desks are currently closed, we offer online chat and email reference services remotely as well as curbside pickup for books and other physical items. Our Cameron Library study space is currently closed, due to provincial and campus restrictions. Here is a quick overview of operating hours at our different service points. Curbside Pickup Service Curbside pickup and book returns are available at Rutherford Library in Edmonton as well…

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