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    Learning and celebrating the French language! 

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 3, 2023
    written by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    March is the month of “La Francophonie” celebrating French language and culture in Alberta and beyond. Did you know that more than 10 million people across Canada speak French? In our province 261,435 Albertans speak French and more than  380,000 persons are of French or French-Canadian heritage (according to 2021 Census data). For all french speakers and francophiles out there the key to acquiring and maintaining language skills lies in daily practice and interactions.  Let’s have a look at some of the resources available to you through the University of Alberta Library.

    Bibliothèque Saint-Jean 

    What better place to start than Bibliothèque Saint-Jean (BSJ). Located in the heart of Edmonton’s French Quarter it houses diverse French language resources – not just books and periodicals. You can find movies, music, graphic novels, puppets, board games and a robotics collection. No worries if your French skills are rusty. Our bilingual staff are happy to help 🙂   

    • Insider tip: If you are a UAlberta student or staff member you can hop on the  Campus Saint-Jean (CSJ) shuttle bus that will whisk you from North campus to CSJ and back again during autumn and winter semesters. It’s free of charge upon presentation of your ONEcard. 

    Our French language collections are not limited to one library location. Searching our catalogue you will find French language resources at all our locations as well as at our partner NEOS libraries.

    Library Guides

    We have a guide with links to language learning resources available through our library databases as well as open access links. 

    Are you looking for resources to support a school age learner? Many of the links in this guide – Free Online Education Resources for K-12 – would be useful for any age!

    Celebrating Francophone heritage! 

    Francophone heritage in Alberta celebration. Children with Alberta francophone flags.
    Government of Alberta – Francophone heritage in Alberta

    There are lots of other open access resources available and these are just a few:

    • The Alberta Teachers Association’s guide for exploring Francophone heritage in Canada and around the world.  
    • Local activities to choose from this month, and even more virtual activities and contests here – “Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie” 
    • Did you know that each province and territory has a flag that represents its French-speaking community? Can you identify these flags? Give it a try! 

    Whether your motivation for learning and speaking French is work, travel, or simply a love of the language, we invite you to check out the resources available to you at the University of Alberta Library. If you need some assistance please Ask Us! We are here to help.

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  • Apprendre et célébrer la langue française ! 

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 3, 2023
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson March 3, 2023

    Mars est le mois de la Francophonie, qui célèbre la langue et la culture françaises en Alberta et ailleurs. Saviez-vous que plus de 10 millions de personnes au Canada parlent français ? Dans notre province, 261 435 Albertains parlent français et plus de 380 000 personnes sont d’origine française ou canadienne-française (selon les données du recensement de 2021). Pour tous les francophones et francophiles parmi nous, la clé de l’acquisition et du…

  • Le mois de l’histoire des Noirs, litterature jeunesse

    by Alèthe K. February 16, 2023
    by Alèthe K. February 16, 2023

    Chaque fevrier, le Canada célèbre le mois de l’histoire des noir. C’est une occasion pour les Canadiens de prendre du temps pour apprendre sur l’histoire des Noirs, leur présent ainsi que leur futur. Pour les Afro-Canadiens c’est un temps pour partager leur vécu, leur lutte, leurs accomplissements et leurs espoirs. Le mois de février est donc une occasion pour en apprendre plus sur les Afro-canadiens et soutenir la diversité dans la société…

  • Five Things to Know About the Library

    by Erin Sanderman January 4, 2023
    by Erin Sanderman January 4, 2023

    We have a library for that!  With 8 locations spread across four campuses and collections encompassing all fields of study, University of Alberta Library endeavours to provide our community with everything they need for success. Discover more about how each library can serve you.    Search our collections online Did you know that University of Alberta Library is the second largest research library in Canada? You can search our entire physical and…

  • Remontez le temps – Une année de bonnes lectures

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 3, 2023
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson January 3, 2023

    Bonne année et bienvenue à la rentrée ! À l’aube de la nouvelle année nous jetons un coup d’œil à nos suggestions de livres et de ressources tirées des archives de notre blog. Notre biblioblogue propose des articles sur toutes sortes de sujets : bien-être, ressources numériques, présentation du personnel et, bien sûr, suggestions de livres ! Commençons l’année sans stress et plongeons dans l’un de ces livres et ressources géniaux. Comme…

  • Library Resources | The Gift that Keeps on Giving

    by Junelle Mah December 19, 2022
    by Junelle Mah December 19, 2022

    As the winter break descends upon the University of Alberta (U of A), now may be a great opportunity to set aside the research items and indulge in some not-so-guilty pleasures from your library friends…and by friends, we don’t just mean those from the U of A Library. There is a veritable treasure trove of recreational delights within the collections of both U of A Library, AND Edmonton Public Library (EPL). And…

  • World Hello Day | Library Materials that Greet You

    by Junelle Mah November 21, 2022
    by Junelle Mah November 21, 2022

    Welcome to World Hello Day 2022! Internationally observed on November, 21st, World Hello Day is recognized as a University of Alberta Day of Action in which we hope to extend the lines of communication and friendship across cultures, as well as build connections with one another. In 2021, our U of A Library blog provided some background on World Hello Day, with tips on how to make the most out of our…

  • La couverture ne fait pas le livre : Auteurs du Moyen-Orient et d’Asie du Sud

    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022
    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022

    Après une interruption de deux ans, l’exposition “La couverture ne fait pas le livre” de la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta revient du 14 au 27 novembre 2022 ! “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…

  • 5th Annual Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover: Middle Eastern and South Asian Authors

    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022
    by Amy Southgate November 10, 2022

    After a 2 year hiatus, UAlberta Library’s Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover returns Nov 14-27, 2022! 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…

  • Lest We Forget with University of Alberta Archives

    by Sonya Leung November 9, 2022
    by Sonya Leung November 9, 2022

    This post was originally published in November 2020. On November 11 we will pause to honour the soldiers that have fought for Canada and to support the Canadian Troops. In addition to pausing for a day to honour the soldiers, I thought another way to appreciate the Canadian soldiers would be to showcase photos of the University of Alberta’s connection to World War I (WWI). With the help of our colleagues at…

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