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    Browsing our Collections: Leisure Reading in STEM

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson
    written 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 books that make complex topics enjoyable for everyone. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply a curious enthusiast, these books offer a fun and enlightening way to explore the wonders of science and technology.

    Planetary science
    Astronomy
    EPL link – Science
    Science – light pollution
    Natural history, Neuroscience
    Psychology
    Human evolution, Physiology
    Engineering
    Ecology
    Biology
    Biological Sciences
    Biological Sciences
    Mathematics
    Fantasy Fiction
    Science Fiction
    Science Fiction

    This blog article was inspired by a book display that caught my eye at our Cameron Science and Technology Library this spring. Many thanks to Debbie Feisst, Head, Faculty Engagement (Natural + Applied Sciences) and Grace Telder-Romanow, Information Services Specialist for these wonderful book suggestions!

    Click the book cover images above for the direct link to the NEOS catalogue. Many of these books are available in digital format but we may also have access to print versions so let us know if you need help.

     For even more book suggestions, have a look at our #Good Reads blog posts.

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

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  • Celebrating National Tree Day

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    Walking around our campuses I marvel at the beautiful urban forests that surround us! A walk outside at this time of year with the sounds of leaves rustling above or crunching underfoot, the blazing autumn colours remind us of their presence. What better time of year to celebrate National Tree Day! This is a short list of books from our collections which both celebrate trees as well as highlight their precarious existence…

  • Trésors cachés : Oiseaux du monde

    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, mais qui méritent aussi vraiment une plus grande attention. Voici un de ces trésors… Birds of the World est avant tout considéré comme une base de données scientifique. Mais il n’est pas nécessaire d’être un scientifique, ou un ornithologue, pour l’utiliser ! “Chaque oiseau a une histoire – Plongez dans la vie…

  • Hidden Gems: Birds of the World

    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. 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…

  • Science Literacy Week 2018 – It’s gonna be a blast!

    by Guest Author
    by Guest Author

    Written by Lydia Thorn From September 17 – 21, the libraries are celebrating Science Literacy Week across the University of Alberta campus. The University of Alberta Libraries has partnered with Science Literacy Week, Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology (WISEST), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to bring a week full of science and space to the UAlberta community. There will be interactive events and presentations throughout the…

  • Cameron Library Staff @ The Shack Makerspace this July

    by Sonya Leung
    by Sonya Leung

    This July you will see some familiar faces in the Faculty of Science and the Physics Department’s Science Hardware Space: The Shack* (The Shack) as the Cameron Library Public Service Assistants (PSAs) will be covering The Shack’s staff vacation leaves. The Shack is located at L2-136 in the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science Building – pop by and say “Hello!” The open hours are Monday to Friday 1:30 – 3:30 PM for the…