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    Library Remotely: Your Winter 2022 Library Primer

    by Erin Sanderman
    written by Erin Sanderman

    Greetings! As we begin this new term online, or if you are one of the many campus community members who are continuing to work and study virtually, here’s a reminder of all the library has to offer online. To help advise on all the ways University of Alberta Library can assist with your unique needs, we have created the library remotely series, with information for both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as instructors and researchers. Please use the links below to access these posts.

    Do you still have questions or need help with a certain resource detailed in these posts? Our intrepid staff are here to help. All you have to do is Ask Us.

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  • Library Instruction Sessions in Fall 2020

    by Meredith Bratland
    by Meredith Bratland

    The University of Alberta librarians were out in full force this fall developing online library instruction sessions for students and faculty. This year required some changes to the traditional ways and they seized the opportunity. Live, online class sessions – morning, afternoon and night! There was also an 18% increase in attendance, reaching 10,321 individuals. Topics of the sessions ranged from the traditional inquiries of searching strategies, library orientation and citations. There…

  • Up your library game with Workshops

    by Erin Sanderman
    by Erin Sanderman

    We get it. Navigating the intricacies of the library isn’t easy. Finding information and making use of the library’s resources is a skill that takes time to develop, but we’re here to help support you on your academic journey. On top of general assistance you can access through chat and email reference, and foundational library skill tutorials that you can access online at your leisure, the Library offers workshops throughout the school…

  • Pride Week 2020: Events at the Library & Beyond

    by Emily Zheng
    by Emily Zheng

    Here at the Library, we are so excited about Pride Week, which officially kicks off on Sunday, March 8, 2020! As in previous years, you can expect to see a variety of book displays across several library locations. Additionally, we have been working with the wonderful folks at iSMSS to bring you some events: Club de lecture de bouquins d’enfants Date: Lundi 9 Mars 2020 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Location:…

  • Library Instruction: A Core Service We Provide!

    by Guest Author
    by Guest Author

    Written by Jessica Thorlakson, ALES Librarian The University of Alberta Libraries is a strong supporter of teaching and information literacy. As a Teaching Library, we provide quality services and resources to facilitate the teaching, learning, and research needs of our user community. Librarians (liaison or subject librarians) responsible for specific subject areas are heavily involved with instruction. A large part of their work involves teaching in many forms such as, library workshops,…