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    Take a literary expedition through nature

    by Erin Sanderman April 20, 2022
    written by Erin Sanderman

    This Friday, April 22, is Earth Day. It is a chance for us to reflect on the planet we occupy and explore the ways we can lessen our impact on it.

    There are no limits to the wonders of nature. Underground, underwater, in the air, amidst the trees, miraculous organisms adapt and thrive through a host of survival strategies; not to mention the relationships they forge with other creatures they share the environment with. Reading about the complexities of the natural world is an excellent way to make sense of why it is so important to preserve it. It also grants us perspective on our place as fellow occupants of the Earth.

    So without further adieu here are some starting points for a literary odyssey through nature.

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    Let’s not forget the next generation of nature enthusiasts. Here are some books for budding naturalists…

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    This is just a taste of the books we have in our collection. On top of books, we have a number of journals that explore the natural world including Nature. Looking for a particular resource but not having much luck? ASK US! We’re here to help.

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  • Black History Month – Books to read throughout the year

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 22, 2022
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson February 22, 2022

    February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month What better way to celebrate Black History throughout the year than with book suggestions to add to your own reading wishlist?  In this virtual book display, we selected books published in the past couple of years that shine a light on the Black Canadian experience.  From poetry to biography,  short stories to non-fiction we hope that you enjoy these suggestions.   Poetry…

  • Diasporic Vietnamese narratives

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson December 8, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson December 8, 2021

    Today we shine the spotlight on authors of Vietnamese ancestry. In the aftermath of the Vietnam War (also known as the American War) and the fall of Saigon in 1975 there was a great exodus and many refugees eventually found their way to Canada. By 1982 more than 120,000 had been resettled in Canada (Canadian Red Cross) – considered our largest humanitarian undertaking to that point.  Many of these families made their…

  • Books for Western Canadian Adventures

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 20, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson July 20, 2021

    Planning and researching destinations for summer adventures is a favorite pastime of mine – and I usually begin early in the New Year. Nothing beats the winter blues better than curling up on a cold winter’s evening with calendars, google maps and guide books open in front of me. This year was no exception although back in January these plans were somewhat of a “wish list” and in order to manage my…

  • Art: a browse through the ‘stacks’

    by Hanne Pearce July 13, 2021
    by Hanne Pearce July 13, 2021

    With summer in full swing, many of us are taking time to explore our hobbies and interests, or we are digging deeper into the things we are studying. With the library stacks still closed, let me take you all on a short browse through the stacks to explore some books about Art. I at first felt a bit intimidated on how to approach such a wide and impactful topic. The word ‘art’…

  • Asian Heritage Month | Virtual book display

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 27, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 27, 2021

    May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and to celebrate we are sharing a virtual book display featuring books by Canadian authors of Asian descent. These are just a few of the talented authors adding the richness of their experiences and cultures to the Canadian literary landscape. Most of the books in this gallery have been published recently but we did include a few favourites from decades past (Rohinton Mistry’s “A Fine…

  • 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! The UAlberta Library Curbside pick up-service is open and available for students and staff! 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…

  • Real Life Special Collections – The William C. Wonders Map Collection

    by Sonya Leung August 7, 2019
    by Sonya Leung August 7, 2019

    ♫♪ “I’m the Map, I’m the Map, I’m the Map!” ♫♪ “Mommy, what is the Map do?” It was a rainy Sunday afternoon in Edmonton and at my three year old’s request we were watching Dora The Explorer. “Uh, a map tells you where to go.” I blurt out as I let the dog in from the back yard and try to catch her with a towel before she traced mud all…

  • Real Life Special Collections – The Linda Miron Distad Culinaria Collection

    by Sonya Leung June 1, 2019
    by Sonya Leung June 1, 2019

    CRACK “Daddy! Mom got egg shells in the batter!” It was a Saturday afternoon and I was baking a cake from a recipe book I had taken out from The University of Alberta Libraries. The book was Let Them Eat Cake and my daughter had chosen to make the “Cocoa cake” based on the tempting photo on the cover of the book. We eventually get the egg shells out of the batter and follow the…

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