Author Archives: Annie Jensen

Criterion on Demand

Did you know Langara now subscribes to a huge feature film collection? Criterion on Demand makes thousands of feature films available for streaming or download 24/7, from both on and off-campus (with Langara ID). The collection includes: More than 2,600 major motion … Continue reading

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Now on trial at Langara Library: the Criterion on Demand film collection

Looking for a film at Langara? Try our new Criterion on Demand film collection, on trial until the end of December. This exciting online film collection is available for streaming or download 24/7, from both on and off-campus (with Langara … Continue reading

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Library featured in latest issue of “Feliciter”

Langara Library is featured in the June issue of the journal Feliciter. The article describes some of the collaborative projects Langara’s first Communications Librarian, Annie Jensen, has worked on in cooperation with C&M and other departments and groups across campus. … Continue reading

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NFB CAMPUS introduces new “Learning Bundles”

NFB CAMPUS is the streaming media portal from the National Film Board of Canada. It includes documentaries, animations, feature films, and interactive titles. It also contains a bank of teaching resources, including a new “Learning Bundles” feature: “Each bundle contains a rich selection … Continue reading

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TED2014 Live Stream—all Langara students and employees welcome!

Couldn’t get tickets to the 2014 TED Conference in Vancouver?  Don’t worry—Langara Library is streaming the entire conference, live and as it happens! TED 2014 Live StreamMarch 17-21stRoom L216 Full schedule of speakers available online:  http://conferences.ted.com/TED2014/program/schedule.php The TED live stream is open … Continue reading

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Fall 2013 Learning Commons Update

The Fall 2013 Learning Commons Update, which contains statistics from the Writing and Tutoring Centre as well as Library-related stats, is now available online.  Overall, Fall 2013 was another successful term, despite a delayed start and reduced hours for some of … Continue reading

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New Library Service: Online Article Delivery for Interlibrary Loans

The articles you need, straight to your inbox—for free!  Not finding the article you need within the Langara Library collection? We can get it for you via Langara’s Interlibrary Loan service, which is better than ever. We now offer online article … Continue reading

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New Multimedia Resource: Curio.ca

Langara Library now has access to Curio.ca, the new CBC streaming media portal.  Curio.ca provides access to thousands of programs and documentaries – the best audio and video content CBC and Radio-Canada has to offer. English and French-language content is included … Continue reading

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We are throwing a party, and you’re invited!

 Library Sweets and Treats Party February 5, 2014New location! Room L216 3-5pm     Top 4 reasons to attend:  1. Coffee + gourmet liqueurs + delicious desserts = a party! Librarians have baked our signature desserts and donated some tasty liqueurs for … Continue reading

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