Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover is an annual event hosted by the University of Alberta Library that aims to shed light on underrepresented groups. As a twist on regular book displays, books are wrapped in brown paper and teaser keywords are written on the front. This wrapping symbolizes the marginalization of the group, and puts the focus on the content of the story. This year we are celebrating authors from…

This blog post was written by: Maryna Chernyavska The University of Alberta Archives (UAA) is celebrating World Digital Preservation Day on November 2nd. Originally initiated by the Digital Preservation Coalition, it is held on the first Thursday of every November and is a great opportunity to talk about all things digital preservation. On this occasion, we would like to introduce you to new “members” of the UAA team – FRED and KryoFlux. Meet…

This blog post was written by Heather Ritz (Community Social Worker, Student Services – Wellness Supports) The University of Alberta will #LightUpPurple on October 10th for World Mental Health Day. Various buildings on North Campus will be illuminated in purple light, and many offices across all campuses will be decorated with purple flags, a reminder that checking in with our peers and talking about mental health is important.  Incorporate #LightUpPurple into your…

Our University of Alberta Library locations have been a flurry of activity as we welcomed students back to U of A for the new semester. As folks settle back into their on-campus routines, interacting with the library becomes a vital part of academic life. Here’s how to access not only the library, but also how to retrieve items from the library efficiently as you go about your busy day. Placing a hold:…