You may be aware of MIT Press’s Open Access initiative, Direct to Open (D2O). The University of Alberta Library supports D2O through the Canadian Research Knowledge Network. D2O is an effort to raise enough funds from libraries to release the Press’s annual frontlist on an open access basis. Rather than […]
As you may know, as a *general rule*, our Library does not collect audiobooks. There are a few reasons for this, including the fact that many in-demand audiobook collections (e.g., Audible.com) are available for individuals, but not for libraries. However, one of our big ebook collections, O’Reilly Ebooks (formerly called […]
Hello everyone, as you know, the Library collection includes several subscription ebook packages. Two such packages are EBSCO Academic North America, and ProQuest Academic Complete. Books are added to these collections throughout the year (and their accompanying records to the catalogue), but removals happen only twice each year. This is an update […]
Augustana Library will be the shelf location for new music recordings in future. (Francophone recordings will continue be located at BSJ, as usual.) This decision arises from discussions between CSU and CatMet, and it is informed by input from colleagues in different units and roles, over the past couple of years. […]
A brief refresher on Criterion-on-demand: new films are regularly added to this streaming service. A spreadsheet listing its most recent update, 249 new titles, can be downloaded below. These titles will be added to the catalogue shortly. While its interface is not as contemporary as Kanopy’s, Criterion-on-demand contains important classic […]