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    Exploring University of Alberta History Through Digitized Collections 

    by Guest Author May 22, 2025
    written by Guest Author

    The University of Alberta is over one hundred years old. Have you ever wondered how our campus changed during the world wars? When we welcomed our first international students? What secret histories our departments, buildings, and clubs hold? 

    Luckily, we have an archive to answer all these questions and more. The University Histories Archive collects documents from all walks of campus life, from books written by our first official historian (did you know we had one?) to amateur essays by students reminiscing about their time on campus.

    The archive offers a rich repository of material for prospective research projects related to history, the humanities, and social sciences. The main areas of interest within the archives include the development of departments, space, diversity in student identity, and student-led initiatives. Many topics are available to study as they relate to francophone culture as well, since the archive contains information on Campus Saint-Jean and the recognition of francophone students in Alberta.

    Potential Research Topics

    If your interest hasn’t been piqued yet, or you are unsure of where to start, here’s a list of potential research topics you can explore with this collection:

    • See how institutional policies and students changed along international and national events, both from official academic documents and personal student memoirs.
    • Look at the gendered lines along which certain departments were divided, and do a deep dive into the role of gender in academic structure over time. 
    • Study the concept of place, space, and community by looking at the history of university buildings in terms of both why they were built and how they were built.
    • Take an in-depth look at the role of amateur publications in society by researching the student projects and documentation on student-led initiatives within the archive, particularly as they relate to politics and social justice issues
    • Examine the history of international outreach, international students, and exchange programs as a result of the university’s increasing global presence
    • Analyze the effect of war and economic crises on campus life and student health, and learn about some of the first mental health initiatives on campus

    Connecting Research to Local History and our Campus Community

    No matter what you are interested in, the archive offers materials that can connect your research to local history and our modern campus community. Whether you want to study the voices of students on campus or the history behind your department, this collection offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your institution. These materials can be accessed physically at the University of Alberta Archives or digitally on the library’s Internet Archive collection. Check out this small sampling of titles below! 

    Written by Michaela Morrow, Student Digitization Assistant


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

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  • Asian Heritage Month: Celebration of Asian Cinema

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2025
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2025

    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…

  • Aviary:  Héberger, préserver et promouvoir vos balados

    by Guest Author April 28, 2025
    by Guest Author April 28, 2025

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta héberge et préserve en ce moment dix balados(ou podcasts) réalisés par des étudiants, des membres du personnel, des enseignants et des anciens étudiants sur notre plateforme de conservation numérique audiovisuelle Aviary. Quelques exemples sont, Happiness Reflected : Creative Expressions, SSH : the Podcast, Better Than the Cure, Accessing Home, et Ski Like a Girl, ainsi que plusieurs séries à venir au cours de l’année. Aviary nous…

  • Aviary: Hosting, Preserving, and Promoting Your Podcasts

    by Guest Author April 28, 2025
    by Guest Author April 28, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library currently hosts and preserves 10 podcasts by students, staff, faculty, and alumni on our audiovisual digital curation platform Aviary. Some examples include series like Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions, SSH: the Podcast, Better Than the Cure, Accessing Home, and Ski Like a Girl as well as several upcoming series set to be released later this year. We are able to not only archive audiovisual content with Aviary, but…

  • Empowering Research: How the University of Alberta Library Supports Open Science

    by Guest Author March 17, 2025
    by Guest Author March 17, 2025

    At the University of Alberta Library, we are committed to advancing open science practices that revolutionize research conduct and dissemination. Our efforts focus on promoting transparency, accessibility, and collaboration to enhance the robustness and reproducibility of research. Facilitating Open Access Publishing We play a pivotal role in supporting open access publishing at the University of Alberta. Our team negotiates agreements with publishers to reduce or eliminate article processing charges (APCs) for our…

  • Renforcer la recherche : Comment la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta soutient la Science ouverte

    by Guest Author March 17, 2025
    by Guest Author March 17, 2025

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à promouvoir les pratiques de la Science ouverte pour révolutionner la recherche et sa diffusion. Nos efforts se concentrent sur promouvoir la transparence, l’accessibilité et la collaboration pour que la recherche soit plus robuste et reproductible. Faciliter la publication en libre accès Nous jouons un rôle essentiel dans le soutien à la publication en libre accès à l’Université de l’Alberta. Notre équipe négocie des accords…

  • Edmonton Queer History Collection

    by Guest Author March 10, 2025
    by Guest Author March 10, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library continues to add to our openly accessible digital collections. We are excited to share the latest additions to the Edmonton Queer History Collection. This collection includes 2SLGBTQ+ community magazines, newsletters, and items of historical significance and is made possible through our ongoing partnership with the Edmonton Queer History Project and MacEwan University Archives.  New Additions  This new batch includes significant materials that highlight the rich and diverse…

  • Student Journal Spotlight: Crossings 

    by Guest Author January 30, 2025
    by Guest Author January 30, 2025

    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…

  • Services de diffusion vidéo en continu – Alexander Street

    by Eva Romanick January 22, 2025
    by Eva Romanick January 22, 2025

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta est abonnée à de nombreuses bases de données qui sont essentielles pour certaines disciplines, et qui méritent également une plus grande attention. Que ce soit pour les cours ou pour prendre une petite pause, consultez cette sélection de nos services de diffusion vidéo en continu les plus populaires. Alexander Street publie de nombreuses bases de données vidéo et ce lien rassemble toutes ces collections sur une…

  • Hidden Gems: Stream with Alexander Street

    by Eva Romanick January 22, 2025
    by Eva Romanick January 22, 2025

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services. Alexander Street  publishes many video-only databases that are listed here separately, but this link brings all of those collections together on a single platform.  Click on ‘Collections’ to see a complete…

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