Author Archives: Alison Curtis

Skeletons in the Collection

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Alison Curtis

This February, Langara Library added a human skeleton anatomy model to its collection and joined the growing ranks of public and academic libraries lending not just books and videos, but also “stuff”. These non-traditional collections are sometimes popularly referred to as The Library of Things. Like many other Thing Libraries, Langara acquired these non-traditional materials in response to local needs. Continue reading →

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PD Days: e-books@Langara

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Alison Curtis

Links for Emma and Alison’s PD Days e-book session on April 24, 2013. Handouts & presentation: Pre-workshop survey e-books @ Langara – Prezi presentation e-books hands-on Downloading e-books to your iPad Downloading e-books to your Android device Downloading e-books to … Continue reading →

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Biochar research projects and businesses in BC

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Alison Curtis

BC Research Projects ~~ BC Companies ~~ Research projects elsewhere in Canada   BC research projects and potential academic partners: Kwantlen – potential academic partner on the greenhouse testing sideNo one from Kwantlen shows up in lit searches. Kwantlen Institute … Continue reading →

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