The next time you log into one of your eClass courses, have a look in the top right hand corner. The UofA Libraries Resources Block is your research “to go” window in eClass. Use the block to find resources for your assignment, log in to your account, book a group study room or to get help from library staff. Check it out and feel free to give us your feedback!

The Education Library has made a list of all of the must-have social justice resources for students in grades 7 – 12. If you need a story that deals with a difficult topic, your way in is here. Social Justice Reading List There are plays that deal with racism, mental illness, violence, and bullying; graphic novels that deal with gender, sexuality, war, and race; short story anthologies; social justice novel websites; and…

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,…

Bruce Peel Special Collections received wonderful news that judges of the annual University & College Designers Association (UCDA) Design Competition have chosen three of the Peel library’s recently published exhibition catalogues for an Award of Excellence. The judges evaluated 1,060 print and digital entries for excellence in design, illustration, concept, typography, printing, and overall message; and in this year’s competition, they awarded 5 Gold Awards, 12 Silver Awards, and 198 Awards of…