The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also deserving of a wider attention. The Rolling Stone archive is one of those gems … When launched in 1967, the Rolling Stone magazine sought to reflect the artistic tastes and political outlook of a generation of young adults. At that time there were protests erupting against the Vietnam War, Montréal hosted Expo ‘67, Elvis Presley…

Longer days, melting snow and the end of this long… long winter gives a huge boost to our wellbeing. However… if puddle jumping and sunlight are not giving you joy this year, it could be due to stress. As we head into the final few weeks of term, exams and deadlines all add to the pressure. We have all experienced stress (especially these past two years) and have a few ideas that…

Final exam/project period is barreling towards us. In anticipation of the onslaught of deadlines, the rush to cram for exams and other end of term stressors that keep folks up at night, we wanted to offer a refresher on how optimize your time in the library. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Cameron and Rutherford Library will be offering extended hours from April 4 – April 26. Visit our…

Students and staff use the library on the daily, in person and online. This is how…  Since 2016 Chris Chang-Yen Phillips has been the host of  Let’s Find Out a podcast which began as a deep dive into our local history.  More recently, Chris has been sharing the ins and outs of his research journey as he pursues a Master of Arts in History at the University of Alberta. I had the…