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    Introducing Aviary

    by Erin Sanderman May 10, 2022
    written by Erin Sanderman
    Screenshot of the Aviary Interface
    Discover archival video, research and teaching materials in Aviary

    Those who make regular use of UAlberta Library’s online repository of video and audio materials might have noticed that the interface looks different. That change is Aviary, which takes the place of our former platform ERA A+V. Aside from the updated look, Aviary has several useful features like automated captioning tools, improved object discoverability, the ability to include supplemental files and more. Like ERA A+V it supports Open Access sharing of the items stored within.

    Students, faculty and researchers who call the University of Alberta home are encouraged to use Aviary to preserve and share their A/V research and teaching materials. These can include interviews, oral histories, music performances, radio and television broadcasts, educational materials, archival films and more. Our Aviary team is happy to discuss prospective projects with you. We’re always looking to diversify our collection and support teaching and research at UAlberta.

    Some examples of the collections currently stored in Aviary include,

    1. UAlberta Archival Materials – the “In Touch With U” TV series, for example;
    2. Convocation Hall Digital Archive * – containing music performances at UAlberta, from 1967-present;
    3. Local Culture and Diversity on the Prairies/Projet Héritage Franco-Albertain – oral history/interview projects documenting cultural memory;
    4. SpokenWeb Reading Event – a scholarly event.

    Workshops where you can learn more about Aviary are being held this May and June. Click on the links below to sign-up for one.

    • May 25, 10-11am
    • June 10, 2-3pm
    • June 20, 11am-12pm

    Have an idea for a collection, or would like to learn more about Aviary? Email erahelp@ualberta.ca.

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    *requires logging in with CCID to view the full collection

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  • Digitization Program: A Closer Look

    by Emily Zheng April 14, 2022
    by Emily Zheng April 14, 2022

    Here at U of A Library, we have a Digitization program that makes digital copies of physical materials, with research, teaching, and long-term access in mind.  All digitized material is available for public viewing at no cost. While we do handle some one-off requests, much of our work is in large-scale digitization projects.  These are big logistical undertakings! Here’s a bit of information about how we do it, interspersed with some cool…

  • Digitization Spotlight: Alberta Street News

    by Emily Zheng March 2, 2022
    by Emily Zheng March 2, 2022

    U of A Library has completed a digitization project, which made the entire run of Alberta Street News‘ archives available to read online.  Known at its 2003 inception as Edmonton Street News, and later renamed Alberta Street News in 2011, the newspaper is sold by vendors on the streets of Edmonton and Calgary. It features writing by folks experiencing homelessness, and gives a voice to these perspectives, especially on topics related to…

  • Primary Sources Highlighting Black History

    by Erin Sanderman February 24, 2022
    by Erin Sanderman February 24, 2022

    For those of us interested in learning more about an aspect of history, primary sources are invaluable to understanding past societies and events. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a primary source is a document, image, map, object or information source contemporary to an era or event. They offer a window into various historical periods by capturing aspects them as expressed by those living through them – not unlike a time machine.…

  • Black Canadians in Music

    by Hanne Pearce February 15, 2022
    by Hanne Pearce February 15, 2022

    As a music lover, I have always cherished the many resources the library provides for those who want to learn more about different musicians and genres. In addition to musical scores, the library subscribes to many streaming databases and has an extensive collection of CDs and LP vinyl that you can request and put on hold with your OneCard. As it is Black History Month, I sat down with Lucinda Johnston, our…

  • Hidden Gems: AllAfrica

    by Junelle Mah February 10, 2022
    by Junelle Mah February 10, 2022

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Here is one of those gems in honour of Black History Month… AllAfrica.com is best described in their own words as, “a voice of, by and about Africa – aggregating, producing and distributing news and information from over 140 African news organizations and our own reporters to an African and…

  • Library Remotely: Your Winter 2022 Library Primer

    by Erin Sanderman January 4, 2022
    by Erin Sanderman January 4, 2022

    Greetings! As we begin this new term online, or if you are one of the many campus community members who are continuing to work and study virtually, here’s a reminder of all the library has to offer online. To help advise on all the ways University of Alberta Library can assist with your unique needs, we have created the library remotely series, with information for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well…

  • Early Learning Resources: Another reason to get your L-Pass

    by Erin Sanderman November 9, 2021
    by Erin Sanderman November 9, 2021

    Earlier this year LearnAlberta’s Online Reference Centre (ORC) ceased to exist. This meant the end of UAlberta access to resources like the Britannica Online School Edition K-12, PebbleGo and Gale Science in Context. Fear not, gentle educators and education students. Just because we no longer have access to these resources doesn’t mean there aren’t other options available to UAlberta folks. Our friends at Edmonton Public Library (EPL) have many resources related to…

  • Choosing Open: How to find an open access route that works for you

    by Emily Zheng October 26, 2021
    by Emily Zheng October 26, 2021

    This post was revised on October 28, 2021. To mark International Open Access (OA) week this year, we’ve prepared a guide on how to find an open avenue for disseminating your own research. We’ve written about OA many times, right here on this blog! See what others are doing around the world, by visiting Open Access Week’s website! Why Open? Traditionally, commercial scholarly publications have been only available to those who can…

  • Theatre Through the Years

    by Guest Author October 12, 2021
    by Guest Author October 12, 2021

    This post was written by SLIS student Heather McMullin The University of Alberta has a proud theatre tradition. If you want to see what U of A drama students have been producing lately, check out their compilation of studio videos here. For a look further back though, University of Alberta Archives’ online photo collection offers a quick step back in time with scenes from plays put on by past students. Let’s start…

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