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The Canadian Indigenous music scene is home to sounds and styles that encompass all genres. In celebration of National Indigenous History Month we are highlighting a few of the talented musicians whose work celebrates Indigenous cultures. Their music and vocals entertain but also educate and challenge us by focusing attention on crucial issues. Willie Dunn – Performing at folk festivals in the 1960s and 70s his compositions gave an eloquent voice to…

In 2019, the University of Alberta released their Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity. This document sets forth the institution’s strategic initiatives to, “embed EDI into the culture of the University of Alberta community, from the grassroots to the senior-most levels”. To compliment these initiatives we created a subject guide that highlights intersecting resources on Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity (EDI). Subject guides are a treasure trove of knowledge for researchers; they…

Au cours de la dernière décennie, le nombre d’écrivains, d’illustrateurs et d’éditeurs autochtones dans le paysage du livre pour la jeunesse a augmenté de façon notable. La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta continue d’enrichir ses collections de l’excellent travail qui se fait actuellement dans le domaine de l’édition pour enfants et jeunes adultes.  Pour célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des autochtones, nous vous présentons notre liste de lecture d’ouvrages pour la jeunesse…

Congratulations to you, University of Alberta graduate! You’re ready to hit up the real world with your brain full of academic wonder, but what happens when someone tries to challenge your knowledge base once you’ve left U of A’s bunny-frolicked campus grounds? Which academic resources can you use as an alumni to solidify your arguments? Fear not! Your University of Alberta Library has got your back! First, stop by the ONEcard office…

The Asian continent is an enormous landmass that is home to a rich array of cultural and religious traditions. As different groups migrated across it, they affected change on existing communities. Such trends can be seen throughout the history of humankind and the result has been a diffusion of ideas and traditions that take unique forms as they touch different regions. There are a number of philosophies and religions that form the…

Aujourd’hui, nous nous plongeons dans le bel univers de la bande dessinée et des romans graphiques.   Appelée le “9e Art”, la bande dessinée est un moyen artistique de raconter des histoires qu’il serait difficile de raconter autrement. Il s’agit d’une forme d’art unique, où l’artiste peut s’exprimer par le biais d’images et de bulles de conversation.   Les caricatures sont le précurseur des bandes dessinées, imprimées dans les journaux et les périodiques dans…

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…

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, to celebrate we are shining a spotlight on MANGA, comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Genres of manga include, but are not limited to: shonen, seinen, shōjo, josei, fantasy and horror (Johnson-Woods, 2010). Our library has a wide range of manga available for you to discover. Here is a short list of manga recommendations (English translated) from my colleague and our library’s resident otaku,…

This post was written by Public Service Librarian, Lucinda Johnston The University of Alberta Library, in collaboration with Wellness Supports, is excited to share Student Life During COVID! This digital volume is a compilation of creative works that reflects student experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The creative works published in this volume include drawings, paintings, digital art, collage, poetry, and music, and will serve as a permanent artifact of the experience of…