We are thrilled to keep shining a spotlight on the accomplishments of our exceptional colleagues at the University of Alberta Library! This second part of our library wrap-up further demonstrates our team’s commitment to delivering outstanding services and collections that meet the complex information needs of the U of A community. Our instructors, including subject librarians, librarians and library staff, teach undergraduate and graduate students across all the U of A Colleges…

Welcome to the Library’s celebration of Indigenous History Month! An important strategic goal for the Library is to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into services and spaces, guided by Indigenous students, faculty, and communities. This June, our blog series will spotlight Indigenous Peoples, delving into their rich histories and honoring their enduring legacies. Meet our new Indigenous Engagement Librarian, Jessie Loyer! Jessie joined our Library as Indigenous Engagement Librarian in March 2024.…

On behalf of the University of Alberta Library and the Faculty of Graduate & Post Doctoral Studies, we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Images of Research (IOR) competition. It was a great year for submissions with 75 eligible entries. This was also the first year in the competition’s seven-year history that the use of AI generated images were accepted. Congratulations to all participants on their hard work. You…

Welcome to our library’s celebration of Asian Heritage Month! This small selection of ten titles commemorate the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and histories from a Western Canadian perspective. From tales of resilience in the face of adversity to narratives of cultural fusion and identity exploration, these books offer a glimpse into the lives of Asian Canadians in the west.  No, really, where are you from? : personal stories of Chinese identity…