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…

The 30th augustana human library runs on Sunday, May 5 from 1-3 p.m. MDT.  The 30th human library is a hybrid event — the flexibility of the virtual context allows human books and readers alike from all over the world to participate! We invite you to register for the event – join us online or in-person.   All 30 augustana human library events have one purpose in mind: to further the development and…

Librarians at the University of Alberta have long recognized the importance of having unrestricted public access to research and educational materials. Research shows that sharing academic works openly and without cost to the reader both improves visibility and impact for academics and fosters the creation of new knowledge, at home and around the world. 1 That’s why we passed a Position Statement on Open Access in April 2023, joining 11 of our U15*…

As we wrap up classes for the winter term at the University of Alberta, it’s a great time to reflect on this past academic year. All of our locations buzzed with activity, with many students, faculty, and visitors coming in to read, study, borrow materials and make use of our many different services. One of our biggest achievements is the opening of our new Geoffrey & Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library, with…