Monday, October 29, 2018
Learning from First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples
New additions to the playlist include the eight part Canadian docu-drama series 1491: The Untold Story of the Americas Before Columbus, based on Charles C. Mann's best-selling book.
You may have heard about the new reality show, First Contact which shares stories of Canadians learning about contemporary life of Indigenous peoples. The show takes six people on a 28-day journey intended to challenge their racist, unsympathetic, and prejudicial attitudes and teach them about the modern day Indigenous experience. If you want to check it out, it’s available in this collection.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover Returns!
UAlberta Libraries' 3rd Annual Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover starts October 29! Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover is an annual event 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 both symbolizes the marginalization of the featured group and adds a mystery element when selecting a book to read.
You may remember last winter's event celebrating LGBTQ2S+. This year we have chosen Indigenous Authors as our theme and we will be featuring 400 books on display at 8 libraries!
Stop in at one of our participating libraries: Rutherford, Coutts, Winspear, Cameron, Scott, Weir, Bibliothèque Saint-Jean and Augustana; October 29 - November 9 and pick up something new to read.We value your feedback! Fill in our Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover survey and be entered to win 1 of 3 books featured in this year’s displays. Official rules below.
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“DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS
COVER”
OFFICIAL RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
1. CONTEST:
The “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover” Contest (the “Contest”) is
conducted by The Governors of the University of Alberta (“UAlberta”) and
administered on behalf of UAlberta by the University of Alberta Libraries (“UAL”). The Contest is for participants to complete a
survey about their experience in the “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover” event
(“Event”). In Fall 2018, the Event will
be featuring Indigenous authors and stories.
Participants will be invited via email to complete the survey. At the end of the survey, they have the
opportunity to enter the Contest, in accordance with the eligibility criteria
as set out in these Official Rules.
2. ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for the Contest (an “Eligible Entrant”) you must
be:
a.
Eighteen (18) years of age or older;
b.
A participant of the Event and who has completed
the survey.
You are not eligible for
the Contest if you are a resident of Quebec or if you are an employee of UAL,
including a member of the immediate family (defined as mother, father,
brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and husband or wife, regardless of where
they reside) or household of any of the above persons, their respective
affiliates, agents, licensors, associates or representatives. You are also not eligible for the Contest if you
have not participated in the Event. All
decisions regarding eligibility to enter this Contest and the Entry Forms will
be determined by UAlberta its sole discretion.
This Contest is void where prohibited by law.
3. NUMBER,
APPROXIMATE VALUE OF PRIZE AND CHANCES OF WINNING: There are three (3) prizes available to be won in
this Contest (a “Prize”; collectively “Prizes”). The Prizes are described in paragraph 9
below. The chances of winning a Prize
will depend on the number of Eligible Entrants received in accordance with
these Official Rules during the Entry Period as defined herein.
4. CONTEST
SCHEDULE: This Contest commences on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
(Edmonton Time) and closes on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (Edmonton
Time) (the “Entry Period”). Entry Forms must be received by UAL before the
contest closing time, which is Friday, November 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (Edmonton
Time) (the “Contest Closing Time”) to be eligible to win the Prize.
5. HOW
TO ENTER: No purchase is necessary to enter this Contest. To enter, the
following rules apply:
a.
Participants will be asked to complete the
“Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover” Survey, upon completion of the Survey, and will
be directed to the following online google Entry Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCpUBW0fFMBrnKpB60HZ_XkNSVmtRSztpS1m5FB9yT0xjKuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (the
“Entry Form”). Each Eligible Entrant may
only enter the Contest once.
Once submitted, all Entry
Forms become the property of UAlberta and will not be returned. All Entry Forms
will be reviewed, and any Entry Forms which are deemed to be late, illegible, incomplete,
inaccurate, inappropriate, offensive, plagiarized, subject to copyright or
other intellectual property considerations, do not meet the Alberta Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“FOIPP”) or privacy
considerations, as set out in paragraph 18 herein, and otherwise, or which are
deemed to not enhance the reputation of UAlberta, will be disqualified. The determination of whether an Entry Form is
illegible, incomplete, offensive, late, or deemed not to enhance the reputation
of UAlberta will be in the sole discretion of UAL.
6. PRIZE DRAW
DETAILS: The draw will take place on Monday, December 3, 2018
at 9:00 a.m. (Edmonton Time). The
Eligible Entrants who’s Entry Form is drawn at random and has complied with
these Official Rules, including without limitation the provisions of paragraph
8 will be declared a Winner. If necessary,
should a Prize be unclaimed, or should a Winner be unwilling, unable or
ineligible to win the Prize as set out in these Official Rules, the Prize will
be forfeited and UAlberta shall have the right, but not the obligation, to
draw, as replacements only, an additional prize winner(s). All participants (including without
limitation Eligible Entrants and Winners) must comply with these Official Rules. The determination of the Winners by UAlberta
is final and binding. No communication
with Eligible Entrants will be entered into except with the Winners which will
be selected in accordance with these Official Rules. All matters related to the Contest and the
verification of the eligibility of the Eligible Entrants and Winners will be
conducted by UAlberta, or by persons designated by UAlberta in its sole and
absolute discretion. All decisions made
by UAlberta in this regard are final and binding and cannot be challenged.
7. NOTIFICATION:
UAlberta will notify the
Winners via email on Monday, December 3, 2018 by 10:00 a.m. (Edmonton time). UAL will contact the Winners using the
information provided by an Eligible Entrant with the Entry Form. If a Winner does not contact UAL by Wednesday,
December 5, 2018 at 9:00 p.m. (Edmonton Time), UAL shall have the right, but
not the obligation, to select an alternative Winner.
8. DECLARATION
OF WINNER: An Eligible Entrant(s) will not be declared a winner in accordance
with these Official Rules unless and until:
a.
UAL has verified that the winner is an Eligible
Entrant pursuant to these Official Rules; and
b.
The Eligible Entrant correctly answers a
skill-testing question as set out in these Official Rules.
Once these requirements
have taken place, the Eligible Entrants will be declared the winners (the
“Winners”).
9.
PRIZE: There will be three (3)
Prizes, all of which are books titled “Birdie” by Tracey Lindberg, each valued in
the amount of $20.50 (CDN). The total
value of all Prizes is $61.50 (CDN). The
Prizes
are not transferable and must be accepted as awarded with no substitutions,
except at the UAlberta’s sole discretion.
UAlberta reserves the right to substitute the Prize of equivalent
monetary value if UAlberta is unable to award the Prize as described. UAlberta
will not be responsible, however, if factors beyond the UAlberta’s reasonable
control prevents the Prize from being fulfilled. In any such event, the Winners will not be
provided with a substitute prize or cash equivalent. The Prizes will only be granted to the
verified Winners. The Winners of the
Prizes will be required to pick up the Prizes in person at UAL, located in
Rutherford Library.
10. SKILL
TESTING QUESTION: To win a Prize, the Eligible Entrant must
correctly answer unaided, the mathematical, time-limited, skill-testing
question as follows: 70 multiplied by 3 divided by 2 =______ prior to being
declared a Winner.
11. CONTEST
MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION: UAlberta
reserves the right, without prior notice and at any time, to delay, or
terminate the Contest, in whole or in part, or modify, suspend, amend or extend
the Contest in any way, in its sole discretion including without limitation if
UAlberta determines that the Contest is not practicable or is impaired or
corrupted or that fraud or technical problems, failures or malfunctions
(including without limitation, computer viruses, glitches or printing or
production errors) have destroyed or severely undermined the proper conduct,
integrity, and/or feasibility of the Contest. In the event UAL is prevented
from continuing with the Contest as contemplated herein by any event beyond its
control, including but not limited to fire, flood, natural or man-made epidemic
or health or other means, earthquake, explosion, labour dispute or strike, act
of God or public enemy, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or
activity, war or any federal, provincial or local government law, order, or
regulation, public health crisis, the order of any court or jurisdiction, or by
any other cause not reasonably within UAlberta’s control (each a “Force
Majeure” event), then subject to any governmental approval which may be
required, UAlberta shall have the right to modify, suspend, extend or terminate
the Contest.
12. PARTICIPATION:
Participation in this Contest constitutes an agreement by each
Eligible Entrant to comply with these Official Rules.
13. DISQUALIFICATION:
It is the Eligible Entrant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she
has complied in full with all of the conditions and requirements contained in
these Official Rules. If any Eligible Entrant or Entry Form is found to be
ineligible, or if an Eligible Entrant has not complied with these Official
Rules or declines the Prize for any reason prior to award, such Eligible
Entrant or Entry Form will be disqualified and, in UAlberta’s sole discretion,
an alternate Winner may be selected. No mechanically reproduced, illegible,
incomplete, forged, software generated or other automated multiple entries will
be accepted. UAlberta reserves the
right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who is found to be
tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of
the Contest; to be acting in violation of these Official Rules; or to be acting
in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to disrupt or
undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest, or to annoy, abuse,
threaten or harass any other person.
14. RELEASE
AND INDEMNIFICATION: By entering the Contest, each participant: (a)
releases and agrees to hold UAlberta and its respective directors, officers,
employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all costs, injuries,
losses or damages of any kind, including, without limitation, bodily injury and
property damage, or any other damage or loss, due in whole or in part, directly
or indirectly, to participation in this Contest, any Contest related activity,
or from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any Prize, or participation in
any Prize related activity; and (b) agrees to fully indemnify UAlberta and its
respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims
on the part of any third party or parties related in any way and for any reason
to the Contest or the Prize including, without limitation, death, and personal
or property damage or injury.
15. LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY: UAlberta assumes no responsibility or liability
for incorrect, damaged, illegible, incomplete, mutilated, spoiled, destroyed,
stolen, misplaced, lost, late, misdirected or incomplete Entry Forms, which may
be judged void, any notifications, responses, replies, or for any computer,
telephone, hardware, software or technical malfunctions that may occur.
UAlberta assumes no responsibility for any theft or destruction or unauthorized
access to, or alteration of, Entry Forms. UAlberta is not responsible for any
injury or damage to participants in this Contest.
16. OFFICIAL
RULES AND LAWS: These are the official Contest rules (the “Official
Rules”). This Contest is governed by and construed and enforced in accordance
with the laws of the Province of Alberta and federal laws of Canada applicable
therein and the parties hereby attorn to the jurisdiction of the courts of the
Province of Alberta. In the event a court determines that this Choice of Law
clause is invalid or unenforceable as against an Entry Form, such Entry Form
will be void. These Contest rules are subject to change without notice in order
to comply with any applicable federal, provincial and municipal laws or the
policy of any other entity having jurisdiction over the UAlberta. These Official
Rules, as amended from time to time, will be posted on the website at <to be
provided by Amy Southgate>.
17. CONSTRUCTION:
Words importing the singular shall
include the plural and vice versa. The
invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of these Official Rules shall
not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. In the event
that any provision is determined to be invalid or otherwise unenforceable or
illegal, these Official Rules shall otherwise remain in effect and be construed
in accordance with their terms as if the invalid or illegal provision were not
contained in these Official Rules. Headings and captions are used in these Official
Rules solely for ease of reference, and shall not be deemed to affect in any
manner the meaning or intent of these Official Rules or any provision hereof.
These Official Rules cannot be modified or amended in any way except in writing
by a duly authorized representative of the UAlberta. Employees of UAlberta are
not authorized to modify, amend or waive these Official Rules.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Wellness Initiatives at the U of A Libraries
Wellness Initiatives at the U of A Libraries
Did you know that the library is more than just books and research help? We care about your wellness too! Here are some wellness initiatives the University of Alberta Libraries support to help you take care of YOU:
1. Sun lamps – or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) lamps
Borrow one at many of our library service desks for up to an
hour to brighten your day and curb those winter blues.
2. Dogs in the Library
Dog visits are scheduled for the fall and winter terms. Check the schedule to view all upcoming dog visits. You can even limit to your favourite library.
3. Energy lamps and blue blocking glasses – NEW!
The Scott library is rolling out a new initiative to help you get a better night’s sleep and increase wakefulness during the day. Be one of the first to try them! More info coming soon.
4. Sit/stand desks
Stand while you work, using one of our automated sit/stand desks. Now at all libraries!
5. Treadmill desks
Coutts, Scott and Cameron Library have desks where you can
get some walking in, without losing time for studying. This is especially handy for the upcoming snowy months. Perfect for the multitasker!
6. Activity kits
Each activity kit contains a skipping rope, resistance
bands, pedometer, gliding disks and exercise cards. Visit a library to check one out and take it
home today!
The University of Alberta Libraries and staff care about your wellness. Visit us today! :)
Friday, October 19, 2018
LEAB Award for Tinctor's Foul Treatise Online Exhibit
University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collections Library has won a LEAB award from the American Library Association for “Tinctor’s Foul Treatise,” an online exhibition curated by Andrew Colin Gow, professor of history and director of religious studies; Robert B. Desjardins, independent scholar and graduate writing advisor; and François V. Pageau, doctoral candidate in medieval history, at the University of Alberta.
The web developer for the project was Natasha Nunn and project manager was librarian, Linda Quirk.
We think its pretty grand too!
For further information on the LEAB awards, take a look at the press release from the American Library Association.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Are You Stressed about Writing Research Papers?
The University of Alberta Libraries has resources to support your writing. A few examples are:
McGraw-Hill's Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers by Carol Ellison
- Doing your research
- Preparing an outline
- Writing a draft
- Revising and polishing your writing
Sage Research Methods: Project Planner - Writing Up
- Tips on academic writing
- Writing research papers, proposals, theses, and dissertations
- Writing up qualitative and quantitative research data
- Covers the sections of a research paper including introduction, literature review, methodology, theory, chapters, conclusion and bibliography.
A Scientific Approach to Writing for Engineers and Scientists by Robert Berger
- Writing sentences, phrases, paragraphs, and arguments
- Choosing words
- Using puctuation
- Organizing and presenting research papers
We offer a guide to research and writing, including addtional resources on finding, evaluating, and citing sources. It also points you to other campus resources to help you with your writing.
These resources are a sample of the writing support resources offered by the University of Alberta Libraries. Please ask us if you need help finding further resources.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Open Access Week 2018
Here are a few local events you can attend! Find many more on the global 2018 OA Week Calendar, or follow #openaccessweek2018 on Twitter.
Monday, October 22
11:00 AM -12:00 PM, Senate Chamber (326 Arts and Convocation Hall)
Has the Open Access Movement Ossified? What Gains Remain to be Had and What Work Needs to be Done
As the 10th annual Open Access (OA) week begins, it is important to not just celebrate the gains made but also interrogate what the future holds for the OA movement.
Michael B. McNally from the School of Library and Information Studies will argue that with many substantive gains already made, from the adoption of OA in various funding models to the emergence (and capture) of OA as business model for scholarly publishing, that the OA movement has evolved into an increasingly ossified movement. The dream of OA as the mode for scholarly communication is dead.
Michael B. McNally from the School of Library and Information Studies will argue that with many substantive gains already made, from the adoption of OA in various funding models to the emergence (and capture) of OA as business model for scholarly publishing, that the OA movement has evolved into an increasingly ossified movement. The dream of OA as the mode for scholarly communication is dead.
Dale Askey, Vice-Provost and Chief Librarian, will respond to the presentation and provide his insights on what the future of scholarly publishing holds and what this means for advocates OA advocates. After the presentation and response there will be time for questions and discussion with the audience.
Registration now open!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Documentary Screening: Paywall the Business of Scholarship
Join us at MacEwan University
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