The University of Alberta is over one hundred years old. Have you ever wondered how our campus changed during the world wars? When we welcomed our first international students? What secret histories our departments, buildings, and clubs hold?  Luckily, we have an archive to answer all these questions and more. The University Histories Archive collects documents from all walks of campus life, from books written by our first official historian (did you…

What better way to immerse yourself in Asian Heritage Month than through the captivating lens of Asian cinema? Here’s a selection of films that showcase or are created by the Asian community. So grab your popcorn and join us on a cinematic journey. National Film Board (NFB) The NFB have a curated selection of films that celebrate the many achievements and stories of Canadians of Asian descent: Asian Communities in Canada Looking…

The University of Alberta Library currently hosts and preserves 10 podcasts by students, staff, faculty, and alumni on our audiovisual digital curation platform Aviary. Some examples include series like Happiness Reflected: Creative Expressions, SSH: the Podcast, Better Than the Cure, Accessing Home, and Ski Like a Girl as well as several upcoming series set to be released later this year. We are able to not only archive audiovisual content with Aviary, but…

As we’re nearing the end of final exams, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that we’ve accomplished together this academic year at the University of Alberta Library. From busy study spaces to innovative research support, our library locations have been alive with activity—and it’s all thanks to you, our community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and researchers. The numbers speak for themselves, painting a picture of how deeply…