Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Book Tree Instagram Contest
UPDATECongratulation to our $10 Starbucks gift card winner @megan.roshko!
and thank you to everyone who participated in our first instagram contest. We wish you all a safe and merry holiday season! Happy New Year!
CLOSED ***Contest*** Enter to win a $10 Starbucks gift card by guessing how many books we used in our Cameron Library book tree. Entering is SO easy!
🧡 follow us @uofalibrary
🧡 like this post
🧡 tag a friend with your guess
Winner will be announced Tuesday, December 17th. This giveaway is open to current student staff & faculty of the University of Alberta. Good luck!
(*This is not sponsored,endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook)
BOOKTREE CONTEST | OFFICIAL RULES | NO PURCHASE NECESSARY
DRAW: The BookTree Contest (the “Draw”) is conducted by The Governors of the University of Alberta (the “University”), and is administered on behalf of the University by University of Alberta Library (“UAL”). The Draw is open to University students, staff and faculty in accordance with the eligibility criteria as determined by the University and as set out in these Official Rules.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for the Draw (an "Eligible Entrant") you must:
Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; and Follow the UAL Instagram page @uofalibrary, like the BookTree post and tag a friend.
You are not eligible for the Draw if you are a resident of Quebec. All decisions regarding eligibility to enter this Draw will be determined by the University in its sole discretion. This Draw is void where prohibited by law.
NUMBER OF PRIZES AND CHANCES OF WINNING: There is one (1) prize ("Prize") available to be won in this Draw. The Prize is described in paragraph 9 below. The chances of winning the Prize will depend on the number of Eligible Entrants received in accordance with these Official Rules during the Entry Period as defined herein.
DRAW SCHEDULE: The Draw commences on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. (Edmonton Time) and closes on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. (Edmonton time) (the “Draw Closing Time”).
HOW TO ENTER: No purchase is necessary to enter this Draw. To be entered into the Draw, entrants must: 1) like the UAL Instagram page; 2) like the BookTree post; and 3) tag a friend. Each participant is eligible to enter the Draw more than once.
DRAW DETAILS: The random draw selection will take place on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. (Edmonton time). The Eligible Entrant who is chosen in the Draw (“Selected Entrant”) and has complied with these Official Rules will be the winner of the Prize (“Winner”).
If necessary, should the Prize be unclaimed, or should the Selected Entrant be unwilling, unable or ineligible to win the Prize as set out in these Official Rules, the Prize will be forfeited and the University shall have the right to select, as replacements only, an additional individual as the Selected Entrant. The Eligible Entrant, if any, who is drawn as a replacement will be contacted by the University.
All determinations of the Selected Entrant and the Winner by the University are final and binding. No communication with the Eligible Entrant will be entered into except with the Selected Entrant. All matters related to the Draw and the verification of the eligibility of the Selected Entrant to be declared the Winner shall be conducted by the University, or by persons designated by the University in its sole and absolute discretion. All decisions made by the University in this regard are final and binding and cannot be challenged.
NOTIFICATION: The University will contact the Selected Entrant via the Instagram post and message on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 immediately following the Draw. The Selected Entrant must respond by Thursday, January 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (Edmonton Time), at which time they will be asked the skill-testing question to obtain their Prize. If the Selected Entrant does not respond or complete the skill-testing question by Thursday, January 31, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (Edmonton Time), the Prize will be forfeited and the University will draw, as replacements only, an additional Selected Entrant.
DECLARATION OF WINNER: The Selected Entrant will not be declared the Winner in accordance with paragraph 6 unless and until:
The University has determined that such entrant is an Eligible Entrant pursuant to these Official Rules; and
The Selected Entrant correctly answers a time limited skill testing question as provided for in these Official Rules.
Once this verification takes place the Selected Entrant will be declared the Winner. The Winner is to pick up the Prize at the Cameron Library Service Desk.
PRIZE: There is one (1) Prize in this Draw, being one (1) gift card to Starbucks, with an approximate value of $10.00 (CDN).
SKILL TESTING QUESTION: To win the Prize, the Eligible Entrant must correctly answer unaided, the mathematical, time-limited, skill-testing question as follows: 60 multiplied by 4 divided by 6 minus 15 =_____ prior to being declared the Winner.
DRAW MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION: The University reserves the right, without prior notice and at any time, to terminate the Draw, in whole or in part, or modify, suspend or extend the Draw in any way, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Draw 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 Draw. In the event the University is prevented from continuing with the Draw 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 the University’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, the University shall have the right to modify, suspend, extend or terminate the Draw.
PARTICIPATION: Participation in this Draw constitutes an agreement by each participant to comply with these Official Rules.
DISQUALIFICATION: It is the participant’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 potential winner is found to be ineligible, or if he or she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines a Prize, whatever the case may be, for any reason prior to award, such potential winner will be disqualified and, in the University’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. The University 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 Draw; or its Facebook profile page, violating the terms of use and or general rules or guidelines of the University or 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 Draw, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. The University reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. ATTENTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA LIBRARY INSTAGRAM PAGE OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE OR TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE DRAW MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: By entering the Draw, each participant: (a) releases and agrees to hold the University, 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 Draw, any Draw related activity, or from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the Prize or participation in any Prize related activity; and (b) agrees to fully indemnify the University 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 Draw or to the Prize, including, without limitation, death, and personal or property damage or injury.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The University 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. The University assumes no responsibility for any theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Entry Forms. The University is not responsible for any injury or damage to Entrants in this Draw.
PUBLICITY RELEASE: By entering this Draw, each participant whose Entry Form is drawn hereby agrees and grants to the University, without further compensation, the unrestricted rights, but not the obligation, to the use his/her name, picture, portrait, likeness, voice, along with his/her address (City and Province) and any statements made by or attributed to such Eligible Entrant in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, without notice, review or approval, in perpetuity and throughout the universe, for advertising and promotional purposes in connection with the Draw and other promotions, without further notice or compensation and releases the University from any liability with respect thereto.
OFFICIAL RULES AND LAWS: These are the official Draw rules (the “Official Rules”). This Draw 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. These Draw 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 University. These Official Rules, as amended from time to time, will be posted on the website at https://www.instagram.com/uofalibrary/.
CONSTRUCTION: 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 University. Employees of the University are not authorized to modify, amend or waive these Draw Rules.
PRIVACY: The personal information requested pursuant to these Official Rules is collected, used and disclosed under the authority of section 33(c) the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected in accordance with Part 2 of that Act. It will be collected, used and disclosed for the purpose of administration of the Draw. Individuals who submit information to UAL in participation in this Draw acknowledge the above collection of their personal information for these purposes. Direct any questions about this collection, use or disclosure to: Eva Romaniuk at tkaczuk@ualberta.ca.
Once this verification takes place the Selected Entrant will be declared the Winner. The Winner is to pick up the Prize at the Cameron Library Service Desk.
PRIZE: There is one (1) Prize in this Draw, being one (1) gift card to Starbucks, with an approximate value of $10.00 (CDN).
SKILL TESTING QUESTION: To win the Prize, the Eligible Entrant must correctly answer unaided, the mathematical, time-limited, skill-testing question as follows: 60 multiplied by 4 divided by 6 minus 15 =_____ prior to being declared the Winner.
DRAW MODIFICATION OR CANCELLATION: The University reserves the right, without prior notice and at any time, to terminate the Draw, in whole or in part, or modify, suspend or extend the Draw in any way, if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Draw 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 Draw. In the event the University is prevented from continuing with the Draw 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 the University’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, the University shall have the right to modify, suspend, extend or terminate the Draw.
PARTICIPATION: Participation in this Draw constitutes an agreement by each participant to comply with these Official Rules.
DISQUALIFICATION: It is the participant’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 potential winner is found to be ineligible, or if he or she has not complied with these Official Rules or declines a Prize, whatever the case may be, for any reason prior to award, such potential winner will be disqualified and, in the University’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. The University 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 Draw; or its Facebook profile page, violating the terms of use and or general rules or guidelines of the University or 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 Draw, or to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. The University reserves the right to seek damages and other remedies from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. ATTENTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA LIBRARY INSTAGRAM PAGE OR ANY RELATED WEBSITE OR TO UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE DRAW MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION: By entering the Draw, each participant: (a) releases and agrees to hold the University, 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 Draw, any Draw related activity, or from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of the Prize or participation in any Prize related activity; and (b) agrees to fully indemnify the University 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 Draw or to the Prize, including, without limitation, death, and personal or property damage or injury.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The University 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. The University assumes no responsibility for any theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, Entry Forms. The University is not responsible for any injury or damage to Entrants in this Draw.
PUBLICITY RELEASE: By entering this Draw, each participant whose Entry Form is drawn hereby agrees and grants to the University, without further compensation, the unrestricted rights, but not the obligation, to the use his/her name, picture, portrait, likeness, voice, along with his/her address (City and Province) and any statements made by or attributed to such Eligible Entrant in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, without notice, review or approval, in perpetuity and throughout the universe, for advertising and promotional purposes in connection with the Draw and other promotions, without further notice or compensation and releases the University from any liability with respect thereto.
OFFICIAL RULES AND LAWS: These are the official Draw rules (the “Official Rules”). This Draw 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. These Draw 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 University. These Official Rules, as amended from time to time, will be posted on the website at https://www.instagram.com/uofalibrary/.
CONSTRUCTION: 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 University. Employees of the University are not authorized to modify, amend or waive these Draw Rules.
PRIVACY: The personal information requested pursuant to these Official Rules is collected, used and disclosed under the authority of section 33(c) the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be protected in accordance with Part 2 of that Act. It will be collected, used and disclosed for the purpose of administration of the Draw. Individuals who submit information to UAL in participation in this Draw acknowledge the above collection of their personal information for these purposes. Direct any questions about this collection, use or disclosure to: Eva Romaniuk at tkaczuk@ualberta.ca.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Let us introduce you to... Marissa!
Staff profiles tell the story of an organization. Here at the University of Alberta Library, this is ours...Meet Marissa Fraser!
Marissa Fraser is the Archives and Special Collections Assistant at the University of Alberta Archives and Bruce Peel Special Collections. You can find her working on both South and North Campus.
Marissa retrieving materials from storage
You have an interesting role working in Archives, what do you spend most of your day working on?
I’m the Archives and Special Collections Assistant and during any given day I can be answering reference questions, processing archival materials, creating finding aids, working with our (awesome) students, retrieving materials from storage or working in our online database AToM. Currently I’m working with our audio visual holdings. On Fridays I work at Bruce Peel Special Collections and assist with various projects. One of the great parts of my job is that I get to do a variety of tasks, which keeps things interesting!
How do you like the new RCRF building?
The new RCRF building is beautiful. The 30 feet high shelves are quite impressive. We are located on South Campus next to the University farm, so we get to see a variety of animals outside the reading room windows.
With Christmas coming upon us, which is your favourite holiday & why?
I love Christmas! I’m from the Maritimes, it's the time of year I get to see all of my family and friends from back east.
2019, what was your most interesting reference question at RCRF?
We get a lot of interesting reference requests from both the U of A staff/ students and the public. They range from someone looking for photographs for a class reunion, to someone writing an article on AI in Edmonton. We even had someone come all the way from the Ukraine to look at one of collections for a documentary. However, I like the questions where I can help a family member find photos or information about a relative.
Archive's tree is decorated with archival supplies including film leader, film reels, artifact tags and a star made out of plastic paper clips. Notice the archival boxes and old archives materials as "presents" under the tree
Monday, December 2, 2019
Trim a Pyjama Tree in support of Kids Kottage!
Our H. T. Coutts Education Library kicks off their annual Donation Tree campaign on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 with a pyjama-inspired tree-trimming theme in support of Kids Kottage.
Kids Kottage is a locally-run, non-profit organization that provides 24-hour crisis care for kids and families in need. The Education Library's 2019 drive focuses on the collection of kids' pyjamas and onesies, but they will also accept items for Kids Kottage from the organization's prescribed wish list.
* Vous pouvez également déposer vos dons de pyjamas au comptoir de service de la Bibliothèque Saint Jean.*
The campaign will run until Friday, December 20, 2019. All donations to be hung on the Donation Tree, located just through the entrance doors on the Education Library's main floor. Any questions regarding the Donation Tree can be forwarded to the Education Library Service Desk at 780-492-3770.
Let us introduce you to... Allison!
Staff profiles tell the story of an organization. Here at the University of Alberta Libraries, this is ours...Meet Allison Easton!
Allison is a second year graduate student working as a Student Public Service Assistant at Cameron Library.
I had always planned on continuing on with my education after I completed my Bachelor’s Degree. I had some experience working in a classroom setting, and found that I enjoyed one-on-one interactions with students, and directing them to helpful resources. A career as a librarian was something that I had considered when I was in High School, and when I did some further research on it, I decided to pursue that and get my MLIS.
Good question! I find that it can get a bit stressful at times, but that being deliberate in planning my time makes it easier to balance. I also view my work as a learning opportunity, and find that it really enriches my experiences as a student.
What is one thing you try to do everyday when you get home to help you relax?
What surprised you about working the service desk at Cameron Library?
Working at the service desk has opened my eyes to the many resources and services available at the library (like 3D printing!). I have also really enjoyed getting to work with the people who visit the library, as well as the staff who work at the library (although, that is less of a surprise).
I try to go for a short walk to get some fresh air. If it’s too cold out, a cup of tea works quite well.
Netflix? Crave? Hulu? or pvr (do ppl even watch live tv anymore)? Is there a tv series you are hooked on?
Netflix? Crave? Hulu? or pvr (do ppl even watch live tv anymore)? Is there a tv series you are hooked on?
Netflix! I have been enjoying watching cooking competitions recently.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(
Atom
)
