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In celebration of Black History Month, we encourage you to take a moment this to explore the exhibition of photographs at the Rutherford Library presented by the University of Alberta’s Black Students’ Association. The exhibit is on now until February 28th, 2025. Photography by Liisa Otchie @itxliisa Across the Diaspora – A Celebration of Cultures Across the Black Diaspora  Step into the vibrant world of Across the Diaspora, a visual celebration of…

The University of Alberta Library publishes 19 student journals as a part of its Open Publishing program. These journals are founded and run by student editorial boards, and typically publish work written by fellow students.  One student journal is Crossings: An Undergraduate Arts Journal. Since 2021, Crossings has published work by University of Alberta undergraduates in the fine arts, social sciences, and humanities. Crossings’ parent organization is OASIS, the Organization for Arts…

Il est difficile de trouver le bonheur en nous, il est impossible de le trouver ailleurs. –Nicolas Chamfort Depuis 2013, la Journée internationale du bonheur est célébrée le 20 mars chaque année. Initiée par les Nations unies “pour reconnaître l’importance du bonheur dans la vie des gens du monde entier”, elle nous rappelle que nous pouvons participer activement à notre propre bien-être et à celui des autres en adoptant des pratiques qui cultivent le…

Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions. Dalai Lama Since 2013, International Day of Happiness has been celebrated every March 20. Initiated by the United Nations “to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world,” it reminds us that we can actively participate in our own—and others’—wellbeing by engaging in practices that cultivate lasting happiness.  While challenges are often beyond our control, Happiness…

The Henderson’s Directories of Canadian cities are among the most popular resources scanned and maintained by the University of Alberta Library. However, the historical background for the directories is difficult to find online – and as the team maintaining the digital copies, we are hoping to shed some light on this previously-obscure context. Published starting around 1880, the Henderson’s Directories covered many major cities of Canada, especially in the prairie region. The…

To bring awareness to the Days of Action at the University of Alberta, the Library invited Heather Ritz, Community Social Worker with Wellness Supports (uab.ca/wellness) to share her reflections as well as resources to explore for World Hello Day – November 21. Hello, I’m so glad you’re here! (This seems to me to be the most appropriate way to begin a reflection on World Hello Day, but truly, I mean it: Hello!). …

Pour souligner les Days of Action de l’université de l’Alberta, la bibliothèque a invité Heather Ritz, travailleuse sociale communautaire auprès de services de bien-être à partager ses réflexions ainsi que des ressources à explorer à l’occasion de la journée mondiale du “bonjour” le 21 novembre. Bonjour, je suis ravie que vous soyez là ! (Il me semble qu’un chaleureux « bonjour! » est la manière la plus appropriée de commencer cette réflexion…

On November 25th at 1PM, join us at the Indigenous Learning Space (Sperber Library), to learn about the Moose Hide Campaign and pledge to join the movement to end gender-based violence. You can take a pin, sign the online pledge, and learn more about preventing violence. People of all ages, genders and backgrounds are welcome to partake in the Moose Hide Campaign activities. The Story of the Moose Hide Campaign Founded by…

The University of Alberta Library is proud to showcase a collection of innovative 3D printed adaptive technologies. These devices, created to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily lives, highlight the potential of 3D printing to produce affordable, customizable solutions. Showcasing Adaptive Solutions Our display features three groundbreaking 3D printed adaptive technologies: Key Turner Bottle Opener Pen Holder Accessing 3D Printing at UAlberta The University of Alberta Library is excited to offer…