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    Ski Your Way Through Winter!

    by Laurel Warkentin December 15, 2022
    written by Laurel Warkentin

    Winter is here again on the prairies.  Whether you grew up here, or are experiencing an Alberta winter for the first time, enjoy time outdoors by going cross country skiing!

    The Augustana Library, in partnership with Augustana Campus Recreation, is home to the Dr. Garry & Dorothy Gibson Nordic Ski Library.  The ski library consists of 20 full sets of equipment, plus additional poles and boots. Anyone with a UAlberta ONEcard – students, staff, faculty and alumni – can borrow the equipment for 72 hour loan periods.

    Augustana students and faculty enjoy the ski trails after the Nordic Ski Library dedication in 2019. Photo: Junelle Mah

    Augustana Campus is fortunate to be on the edge of 16 km of groomed cross country ski trails in Camrose. The Stoney Creek Valley Trails are maintained by the Camrose Ski Club, and its northernmost point is less than a block away from Augustana Campus. So you don’t need a vehicle to drive to trails – just pick up equipment and walk outside to begin.  If you want to learn how to cross country ski, Augustana Campus Rec offers Learn-to-Ski sessions and Social Ski Meet-ups. Details can be found on the Campus Rec website, and their Instagram page.

    Augustana Campus sits on the edge of 16 km of groomed cross country ski trails. Photo: Laurel Warkentin

    If you decide to make the one hour drive from Edmonton to take advantage of Camrose’s trails and the Nordic Ski Library, please check the Augustana Library hours before coming. Ski equipment must be returned during library opening hours.  You may also want to call ahead to confirm that your size is available.

    In addition to cross country skis, the Augustana Library has snowshoes, hockey skates, and hockey helmets available to borrow. So when you’re not in the library studying, borrow some gear and get active this winter! 

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  • Exam Time Well-Being: Tips, Tricks and Resources

    by Erin Sanderman November 30, 2022
    by Erin Sanderman November 30, 2022

    It’s crunch time! Projects are almost due, final exams are on the horizon and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done. In times like this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget to take care of ourselves. Here at the library we feel for you. A few of our student employees were willing to share little bits of wisdom on how they make the most of their…

  • Stress relief ideas from the library sh”elves”

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 29, 2022
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 29, 2022

    Longer days, melting snow and the end of this long… long winter gives a huge boost to our wellbeing. However… if puddle jumping and sunlight are not giving you joy this year, it could be due to stress. As we head into the final few weeks of term, exams and deadlines all add to the pressure. We have all experienced stress (especially these past two years) and have a few ideas that…

  • Making the Most of Canadian Winters | Part II

    by Junelle Mah January 19, 2022
    by Junelle Mah January 19, 2022

    I hope last week’s temperature bump was a good incentive to get folks out and about. Now that the weather has dipped back into the -20, -30, –neveryoumind degrees Celsius, we continue on with Part II of our winter layering tutorial. Our agenda includes how those layers can be applied to cold weather activities and the necessity of accessories for your extremities. Bonus Material Alert: my former retail colleague and outdoor expert, Scott…

  • Making the Most of Canadian Winters | Part I

    by Junelle Mah January 6, 2022
    by Junelle Mah January 6, 2022

    Ahhh, Canadian winter! There is nothing like that quiet, surreal, peaceful vibe that settles all around as snow falls around you…until the wind rolls through, destroys your tranquility and forces you inside. It’s not just the discomfort of winter conditions that keep us from exploring the outdoors. Dressing inappropriately for the cold can lead to serious illness, frostbite and hypothermia. With so much beauty and potential for enjoyment in winter activities, you…

  • Stress Relief Resources at the Library

    by Guest Author December 3, 2021
    by Guest Author December 3, 2021

    By Kelsey Kropiniski With final exams being right around the corner, us UAlberta Library workers wanted to drop in with a few mental health and stress relief resources that we offer here at the library!  My name is Kelsey, and I work in Rutherford library as a second-year Masters of Library and Information Studies student. I think it’s pretty safe to say that for most folks here on campus, finals season is…

  • Unwind your Mind on World Health Day

    by Erin Sanderman April 7, 2021
    by Erin Sanderman April 7, 2021

    Happy World Health Day! Were these normal times, everyone would be hunkering down in library spaces for that final push before end of term and our friends at the Healthy Campus Unit would have several fun and healthful diversions set up in their Wisdom Corners. Sadly, the majority of us are still working from home and we can’t take advantage of on-site Unwind Your Mind activities. In spite of this challenge, the…

  • Feel-good reads and Favourites

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 11, 2021

    Do you need a break from your studies? Why not curl up with a good book! Take a mental health break and escape into the pages of one (or more) of these suggested books from our library staff. Happy reading! Click on the “Link to catalogue” caption below the book covers to check on availability and place a hold. Some of these titles also have either e-books, or movie versions and we…

  • Introducing the IOR Colouring Book

    by Erin Sanderman December 17, 2020
    by Erin Sanderman December 17, 2020

    As the fall term comes to an end, and we draw closer to the end of this challenging year, everyone deserves to take a break, a breath and do something that brings us joy. For some of us that might mean an invigorating outdoor adventure, while others may prefer some cozy, quiet time with a good book, perhaps even… a colouring book. If you are amongst the artistically inclined, or long for…

  • De-Stressing Tips from Library Staff | Part II

    by Junelle Mah December 4, 2020
    by Junelle Mah December 4, 2020

    It is widely known that library staff are always willing to offer helpful tips and advice…call it an occupational hazard! Lucky for us, we received such a wealth of self-care tips from our colleagues that we had to create a second part to our Fall 2020 Staff De-stressing Tips blog! To catch up on Part I, take a peek here… otherwise sit back, relax, and enjoy Part II! Eva, Information Services Specialist…

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