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    Hidden Gems: Stream with NFB Education

    by Eva Romanick
    written by Eva Romanick

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services.

    NFB Education  is the National Film Board of Canada’s streaming video service. It includes all the videos available to the general public at NFB.ca as well as additional films, resources, and functionalities specifically developed for educators. 

    NFB Education requires first-time users to create an individual registration! To register for an account click here, and then: 

    • simply, use your University of Alberta email address
    • You may be asked to sign in to your account before you can access content

    You can search with filters or you can type in your search at the top left. This search allows you to find works that are available online, and to filter your search by subcategories including films, interactive works, or film directors.

    Trites Botkin, N & Prouty, D. (Director). (1993).
    For Angela, [Video file]. National Film Board of Canada.
    Retrieved Nov12, 2024, from NFB

    National Film Board of Canada’s Celebrates 85 Years of Filmmaking

    This year marks the National Film Board of Canada’s 85 Years of NFB Filmmaking. Over the decades, they have won Oscars and numerous accolades for its vast collections. It has played a pivotal role in Canadian cinema and cutting-edge Indigenous cinema. We hope you enjoy exploring NFB Education!

    Look for more of our upcoming library news blogs about streaming services from

    This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative Commons licence.

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  • Services de diffusion vidéo en continu – Criterion-on-Demand

    by Eva Romanick
    by Eva Romanick

    La bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta est abonnée à de nombreuses bases de données qui sont essentielles pour certaines disciplines, et qui méritent également une plus grande attention. Que ce soit pour les cours ou pour prendre une petite pause, consultez cette sélection de nos services de diffusion vidéo en continu les plus populaires. Criterion-on-Demand est une collection de plus de 20 000 titres, disponibles en anglais et en français, provenant des…

  • Hidden Gems: Stream with Criterion-on-Demand

    by Eva Romanick
    by Eva Romanick

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services. Criterion-on-Demand is a collection of more than 20,000 titles, available in both English and French, from Studios, for entertainment and educational purposes. This streaming database offers professors, researchers and students access…

  • Henderson’s Directories: The Oral History

    by Guest Author
    by Guest Author

    The Henderson’s Directories of Canadian cities are among the most popular resources scanned and maintained by the University of Alberta Library. However, the historical background for the directories is difficult to find online – and as the team maintaining the digital copies, we are hoping to shed some light on this previously-obscure context. Published starting around 1880, the Henderson’s Directories covered many major cities of Canada, especially in the prairie region. The…

  • La couverture ne fait pas le livre : Auteurs d’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes

    by Junelle Mah
    by Junelle Mah

    « La couverture ne fait pas le livre » est de retour à la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta ! Du lundi 18 novembre au dimanche 1er décembre, nos présentoirs de livres « La couverture ne fait pas le livre » sont là pour vous permettre d’explorer de nouvelles lectures. Le thème de cette année explore près de 400 ouvrages imprimés et 30 livres électroniques d’auteurs de l’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes.…

  • 7th Annual Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover: Latin American + Caribbean Authors!

    by Junelle Mah
    by Junelle Mah

    A perennial favourite has returned to all University of Alberta Library locations! From Monday, November 18, 2024 until Sunday, December 1, 2024, our Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover is here for you to explore new reads. This year’s theme explores almost 400 printed works and 30 ebooks from Latin American and Caribbean authors. Previous works explored have from come authors representing Black, LGBTQ, Indigenous, East Asian, Middle Eastern and South…

  • University of Alberta Library Releases Open Metadata Framework

    by Guest Author
    by Guest Author

    Metadata is the information that describes the resources the University of Alberta Library makes accessible to our campus community and the world beyond. If you have searched our library catalogue or found an item in our institutional repository, you have already seen metadata in action: Metadata is a core tool in the information search and retrieval process. In aggregate form, it holds inherent value as  a resource in itself. Metadata creation and…

  • Explorer nos collections : Lectures de loisir en sciences, technologie, ingénierie et mathématiques

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    Parcourir les rayons de la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta peut être un peu compliqué. Nous avons huit bibliothèques réparties sur quatre campus pour vous servir! Vous cherchez par où commencer ? Aujourd’hui, nous présentons des livres de lecture de loisir dans les domaines des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM).  Dans le monde des sciences, de la technologie, de l’ingénierie et des mathématiques (STIM), lire signifie souvent…

  • Browsing our Collections: Leisure Reading in STEM

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    Browsing the library shelves at the University of Alberta Library can be a fairly daunting process. We have eight library locations spread across four campuses! Where to begin? Today we are taking a look at leisure reading books from the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. In the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), reading often means tackling dense, technical texts. However, there’s a growing collection of lighter, more accessible STEM…

  • Mois du patrimoine asiatique : Célébration du cinéma asiatique

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    Quelle meilleure façon de se plonger dans le Mois du patrimoine asiatique qu’à travers l’objectif captivant du cinéma asiatique ? Voici une sélection de films qui mettent en valeur ou sont créés par la communauté asiatique. Alors, prenez votre pop-corn et rejoignez-nous pour un voyage cinématographique.  Office national du film (ONF) Découvrez la sélection de films du ONF sur les communautés asiatiques et leurs histoires racontées par des cinéastes d’origine asiatique. Cette…

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