Category Archives: New Library Resources

New Education resources at the University of Alberta Libraries

New issue of Deakin now out!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Nicole Dalmer

Check out the great book reviews in the latest issue of the Deakin Review of Children’s Literature !  Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments … Continue reading →

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EdTech Demo Day

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kirsten Ng

The Education Library is participating in the EdTech Demo Day on Tuesday, April 2 from 9 am – 3:30 pm (Ed South hallway) and will be showcasing a range of multimedia learning resources that provide focused, targeted coverage of core-curriculum … Continue reading →

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National Geographic Virtual Library

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Kirsten Ng

Access the National Geographic Virtual Library for research through the 100+ years of quality publications.  You will find a wealth of material from National Geographic magazines, along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images, and videos. Bookmark on Delicious … Continue reading →

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Education-Related Streaming Video Options

Posted on January 10, 2013 by dfeisst

Streaming Video in Education The Library subscribes to several databases with streaming video content, several of which have relevance for Education.  Come see us or call/email if you need any help! Films on Demand This database contains instructional and educational … Continue reading →

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Discovery Education database 30-day trial

Posted on May 10, 2012 by kgroome

The Coutts Library is currently set up through June 7, 2012, for a trial of the resource Discovery Education Canada. For more information about this database, please read the information pamphlet for Discovery Education Canada. We invite you all, students, … Continue reading →

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Newfoundland poet Dawe back with another Newfoundland Folk Alphabet Book

Posted on October 23, 2008 by bleeck

     Newfoundland poet and educator Tom Dawe has written Angishore, Boo‑Man and Clumper: A Newfoundland Folk Alphabet (1983) and Alley‑Coosh, Bibby and Cark : A Second Newfoundland Folk Alphabet (1987). Now he’s written another book for children: Moocher in … Continue reading →

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That’s so gay: Homophobia in Canadian Catholic Schools.

Posted on July 2, 2008 by jgirouard

That’s so gay: Homophobia in Canadian Catholic schools written by Tonya Callaghan. Ms Callaghan has published articles in several education-related Canadian and Australian journals. She has over 10 years teaching experience in secondary schools throughout Canada and Europe in both … Continue reading →

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The World of Graphic Novels: 2008 Shuster Awards

Posted on June 18, 2008 by bleeck

Winners of the 2008 Shuster awards were announced on June 14th in Toronto at the Sequential Art Symposium. Run by the Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association the national achievement award is given to Canadians working on comic books, graphic … Continue reading →

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