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Have you ever wondered how local political ads have evolved? Or explored historical newspapers to find old relatives’ bowling groups, or marriage announcements? Have you enquired about the cost of a gallon of milk in your town in 1965? Questions like these arise when considering the significance of newspaper digitization. The Drayton Valley Newspaper project The Drayton Valley Newspaper project began in 2023 when Sandra Blades of the Drayton Valley Museum contacted…

We’re thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our incredible student library staff graduating this year. These talented individuals have balanced their studies with their roles at the University of Alberta Library, immensely contributing to the university community through their skills, hard work, and enthusiasm.  To celebrate their achievements, we asked our graduating student library staff to reflect on their time at the University of Alberta Library, share their proudest moments, and offer…

The University of Alberta Archives is proud to join a global movement for accessibility by being represented linked on the International Council on Archives’ #ArchivesAreAccessible Map. This demonstrates our dedication to ensuring archives are open, inclusive, and available to all. In honour of International Archives Week June 9-13, 2025, we invited Amy Kamel to share her reflections of her work at the University of Alberta Archives as a Student Assistant.  A daydreamer…

Happy World Digital Preservation Day! On the first Thursday of November, the international community of digital archivists, librarians, curators, creators, users, and everyone interested in or responsible for the preservation of digital records celebrates World Digital Preservation Day (#WDPD). The 2024 theme is Preserving Our Digital Content: Celebrating Communities. The WDPD is the initiative of the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC). It allows us to connect with colleagues and like-minded people and “celebrate…

Dans le cadre de la sensibilisation aux Days of Action at the University of Alberta, la bibliothèque a invité Heather Ritz, assistante sociale communautaire auprès de Wellness Supports à partager ses réflexions ainsi que des ressources à explorer à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la santé mentale, le 10 octobre. Prendre soin de soi Je vis dans une maison de location et le fait d’avoir un jardin me manque beaucoup. Cet…

The University of Alberta Library website got a major refresh with a new look and feel that aligns with the university’s web style and brand standards. Overview Until very recently, the Library website looked very different from the rest of the University of Alberta sites. Library staff have maintained the site independently for many years, which has evolved organically to serve the library’s complex and unique needs. The challenge However, it was…

À l’occasion du centenaire de la loi canadienne sur le droit d’auteur, nous avons demandé à Adrian Sheppard, directeur du Bureau du droit d’auteur de l’Université de l’Alberta, de nous faire part de ses réflexions et de ses pensées.  Pour rappel, vous pouvez trouver plus d’informations sur l’ensemble des services et des ressources en matière de droit d’auteur destinés aux professeurs, au personnel et aux étudiants de l’Université de l’Alberta sur le…

We are thrilled to keep shining a spotlight on the accomplishments of our exceptional colleagues at the University of Alberta Library! This second part of our library wrap-up further demonstrates our team’s commitment to delivering outstanding services and collections that meet the complex information needs of the U of A community. Our instructors, including subject librarians, librarians and library staff, teach undergraduate and graduate students across all the U of A Colleges…

Bienvenue à notre célébration du Mois de l’histoire autochtone ! Un objectif stratégique important de la Bibliothèque est d’intégrer les modes de connaissance autochtones dans les services et les espaces, en s’appuyant sur les étudiants, les enseignants et les communautés autochtones. En juin, notre série de blogs mettra en lumière les peuples autochtones, en se penchant sur leur riche histoire et en honorant leur héritage durable. Rencontrez notre nouvelle bibliothécaire autochtone, Jessie…