databases

The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Here is one of those gems… The Teaching Professor may be best known to those in Education. But, the changes brought about by the pandemic have prompted more people than ever to think about how to teach well and create great learning opportunities. From the Library catalogue link, click on…

The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Here is just one of those gems… Birds of the World is primarily considered a Sciences database. But you don’t have to be a scientist, or a Birder, to use it! “Every bird has a story – Take a deep dive into the remarkable lives of birds with this dynamic…

Is hindsight the best sight? For staffers seasoned in the library sciences, the answer is yes! We polled our multi-disciplinary team of library whizzes and asked, “What one library resource did you wish you knew about/had access to when you were a student?“ Almost immediately, David Sulz (Academic Librarian) replied back with the Oxford English Dictionary. While our holdings include physical copies, the most up-to-date edition is our online version. It contains…

With the majority of students and staff being advised to work and study from home, this is how our librarians are supporting online learning… Augustana’s First Year Seminar courses involve interdisciplinary research. Each section of the course has a different focus–for example, smell, dinosaurs or surveillance. Recently, there have been a few students who were all researching the importance of smell. Their specific topics included petrichor (the smell of rain), the smell…

In this unique exhibition, you will learn about the phenomena of structural colour and use microscopes to experience how it works in nature. This exhibit highlights how structural colour connects the latest research in science, art and design. It runs from January 30 to March 27 at the Augustana Library. Structural colouration is a phenomena in nature in which colour is obtained through microscopically structured surfaces of living organisms and their connection…

Here at the library we have a stellar team of library folks working on indigenous projects to further our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The team consists of:Kathleen De Long, Associate University LibrarianKim Bates, Learning ManagerKayla Lar-Son, Academic Librarian ResidentGabrielle Lamontagne, Indigenous InternLeigha Rind, Indigenous InternGeordie Cardinal, Public Service AssistantLarry Laliberte, GIS LibrarianDebbie Feisst, Interim Head, HT Coutts LibrarySharon Farnel, Metadata CoordinatorAnne Carr-Wiggin, Coordinator, Indigenous InitiativesPaul Gareau, Assistant Professor, Native Studies. Here’s…