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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 delicious books to pique your reading appetite! Rutherford Library recently put up a book display which features delicious books for fans of eating and reading. This display was curated by our SAIT Library Information Technology practicum student…

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 avez également accès aux ressources physiques dans les bibliothèques NEOS. Vous cherchez par où commencer ? Aujourd’hui, nous mettons en lumière les nouveautés polars et romans policiers.  Que vous aimiez les romans policiers avec des tueurs en série, des activités paranormales ou une touche de…

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! We also have access to physical resources at our partner NEOS libraries. Where to begin? Today we shine the light on new releases in the mystery genre to keep you reading into the long winter night.  Whether you like your frights with serial killers, paranormal activity, or a…

Written by Michaela Morrow, Digitization Assistant The library is happy to announce the launch of a new version of our longtime website, Peel’s Prairie Provinces. This digital collection has been updated and migrated to the Internet Archive for better access, quality, and research. What is Peel’s Prairie Provinces? Peel’s Prairie Provinces (or “Peel”) is a digital collection of materials related to Western Canada. The collection includes rare and hard-to-find primary sources such…

“La couverture ne fait pas le livre” est un événement annuel organisé par la bibliothèque qui vise à mettre en avant les groupes sous-représentés. Afin de réveiller votre curiosité et de changer les présentoirs de livres réguliers, les livres sont emballés dans du papier brun et des mots-clés sont écrits sur le recto. Cet emballage symbolise la marginalisation du groupe et met l’accent sur le contenu de l’histoire. Cette année, nous présentons…

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover is an annual event hosted by the University of Alberta Library that aims to shed light on underrepresented groups. As a twist on regular book displays, books are wrapped in brown paper and teaser keywords are written on the front. This wrapping symbolizes the marginalization of the group, and puts the focus on the content of the story. This year we are celebrating authors from…

Cet article de blog a été écrit par: Maryna Chernyavska Le 2 novembre 2023, les Archives de l’Université de l’Alberta (UAA) célèbrent la Journée mondiale de la préservation numérique. Cette journée constitue une excellente occasion de parler de tout ce qui touche à la conservation numérique. À cette occasion, nous aimerions vous présenter de nouveaux “membres” de l’équipe de l’UAA – FRED et KryoFlux. Découvrez FRET et KryoFlux Le FRED (Forensic Recovery of…

This blog post was written by: Maryna Chernyavska The University of Alberta Archives (UAA) is celebrating World Digital Preservation Day on November 2nd. Originally initiated by the Digital Preservation Coalition, it is held on the first Thursday of every November and is a great opportunity to talk about all things digital preservation. On this occasion, we would like to introduce you to new “members” of the UAA team – FRED and KryoFlux. Meet…

Our University of Alberta Library locations have been a flurry of activity as we welcomed students back to U of A for the new semester. As folks settle back into their on-campus routines, interacting with the library becomes a vital part of academic life. Here’s how to access not only the library, but also how to retrieve items from the library efficiently as you go about your busy day. Placing a hold:…

University of Alberta Library is celebrating the new Geoffrey & Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library, which is anticipated to open in Fall 2023. This post is part of a series of posts that will showcase the Sperber Library over the next several months. This blog post was written by: Connie Winther, Lydia Zvyagintseva and Lisa Tjosvold  Imagine being able to see the inside of a body in three dimensions, or experiencing what your vision might be…