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Here’s one for all the birders out there! Can you identify this owl? This photo is from the Robert and Shirley Hendrick...
09/03/2026

Here’s one for all the birders out there!

Can you identify this owl?

This photo is from the Robert and Shirley Hendricks collection William Bleasdell Cameron. It was taken in the 20th century at Moose Lake, in north-eastern Alberta.

You can learn more about the Robert and Shirley Hendricks collection of William Bleasdell Cameron here:https://www.athabascau.ca/archives/documents/au003robert_andshirleyhendrikscollection_ofwilliambleasdellcameron.pdf

Looking for a quick answer while searching the Library?On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 3pm MST, you can get in co...
09/02/2026

Looking for a quick answer while searching the Library?
On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 3pm MST, you can get in contact with AU librarians in a snap with our Ask Us Chat!
Find out more about accessing chat here: https://athabascau.libanswers.com/faq/205292

Did you know? We're open to the Athabasca community for in-person visits Tuesday-Thursday 9am-3pm! Come for a visit!
09/01/2026

Did you know? We're open to the Athabasca community for in-person visits Tuesday-Thursday 9am-3pm! Come for a visit!

AU Library Info Sessions September 2026! View our upcoming webinar schedule: https://libguides.athabascau.ca/c.php?g=747...
08/27/2026

AU Library Info Sessions September 2026!
View our upcoming webinar schedule: https://libguides.athabascau.ca/c.php?g=747428


Intro to Library Resources & Services
Description: Enhance your research skills by joining AU Librarians for a free webinar that will introduce you to our Library. Topics will include important terminology, the basics of navigating the Library’s resources, where to go for help with writing, citing, and research, and basic search demo.

Date: September 16, 11am (MT).

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/3r7yxp7p
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Finding Full Text
Description: Having trouble finding the full text of that article you need? How about accessing books and eBooks? This webinar will show you the basics of using the library and other search tools to find exactly what you need!

Date: September 24, 11am (MT).

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/3z3ff4bt

Lights, camera, action!These photos are from the filming of a group discussion for the Athabasca University course: Huma...
08/27/2026

Lights, camera, action!

These photos are from the filming of a group discussion for the Athabasca University course: Humanities 200: Ancient Roots of the Modern World in 1974. The course was broadcast on ACCESS TV across Alberta and featured Dr. Joseph Meeker alongside local Edmontonians including David Low, Vernis McCuaig, Joanne McNeal, Tish Soley, Richard Fowler, Patrick Hughes, and Wilf Rowe.

Has your instructor asked you to use peer-reviewed sources? Or do you just want to know how to tell which sources are th...
08/25/2026

Has your instructor asked you to use peer-reviewed sources? Or do you just want to know how to tell which sources are the most reliable? Visit out Peer-Review Research Guide for more information! https://libguides.athabascau.ca/peer_review

08/18/2026

We are proud to present our newest cart!

Meet President Alex Cart!

Find him hanging out next time you visit the AU Library!

Reminder to submit an abstract to present at the GSRC!The majority of abstracts will be accepted, so you can have an opp...
08/17/2026

Reminder to submit an abstract to present at the GSRC!
The majority of abstracts will be accepted, so you can have an opportunity to practice sharing your work and disseminating knowledge.
Note that you do not need to be performing formal research--you can submit an abstract of your favourite course term paper, or even a creative or audio-visual work that has research value.

Upper-year undergraduate students are also encouraged to apply.

https://gsrc.augsa.com/call-for-abstracts. Deadline is September 1.

You even have the chance to win up to $500 with awards for the top 3 abstracts!

Conference registration: https://whova.com/portal/registration/3VUHLLAzqkule3QWVGX@/

“Presenting Your Work at a Conference” webinar (September 30) : ddebbdba-cf28-463d-854e-5a1e94906445@a893bdd2-f460-4252-aa34-4d057436a09d" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ddebbdba-cf28-463d-854e-5a1e94906445@a893bdd2-f460-4252-aa34-4d057436a09d

Free prep support from writing experts at the Write Site ([email protected]).
https://www.athabascau.ca/write-site/index.html

Questions about the conference? Contact Jorden at [email protected].

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