Category Archives: Collection Gems

New: New York Times online!

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Emma Lawson

The Library has subscribed to the New York Times online! This joins our other newspaper resources in providing current and historical news content, going back to 1851. To access the NYT online, visit this site: https://nytimesineducation.com/access-nyt/ You will need to … Continue reading →

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Make no bones about it–we’ve got a new anatomy video collection!

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Annie Jensen

There’s a hip new anatomy collection in the Library! Acland’s video atlas of human anatomy (aka Acland Anatomy). This unique collection is an atlas of human anatomy featuring fresh cadavers and lightly preserved human specimens in their natural colors and … Continue reading →

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New library resources

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Emma Lawson

The Library has recently subscribed to some new resources that we’d like to let you know about! Vividata Vividata provides reports on Canadians’ usage of over 3,500 products and services. Information includes user demographics, attitudes, media consumption, retail outlets, frequency … Continue reading →

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New streaming video collection: Can-Core Academic Video

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Annie Jensen

There’s a new streaming media collection at the Library! Can-Core Academic Video Can-Core Academic Video is a streaming video platform created for use in Canadian schools and higher education. It contains videos and audio recordings produced in Canada selected for … Continue reading →

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New library resources

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Emma Lawson

The Library has recently subscribed to two new resources that we’d like to let you know about! The Bibliography of Indigenous Peoples in North America is a bibliographic database covering all aspects of Indigenous Peoples in North American culture, history, … Continue reading →

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Using Open Textbooks for Summer Classes

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Amelia Clarkson

As we look toward an online summer term our students face two significant barriers to textbook access: finances and physical distance. In order to help navigate these challenges, Open Langara and the Library are here to support instructors interested in … Continue reading →

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Online library resources for faculty and staff

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Emma Lawson

Did you know that the Langara Library’s vast collection of online resources is available to Langara employees? Keep up to date on the news, engage in professional development, or just relax with an e-book or feature film, all from the comfort of home. All online … Continue reading →

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New video collection: Arctic: Land of Change

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Annie Jensen

A new collection from the Canadian Museum of Nature invites you to discover how knowledge of Arctic biodiversity can provide clues to better understand climate change and its impacts.

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Light Therapy Lamps at the Library

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Amelia Clarkson

                          This month we continue to highlight some of the great resources the Langara Library has to offer beyond books, featuring our light therapy lamps.

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Langara Library is here for you, no bones about it!

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Amelia Clarkson

  October is Canadian Library Month, dedicated to raising awareness of the important roles libraries play in their communities, especially through the unique services and resources they provide beyond traditionally-imagined book collections. Our own Library and Learning Commons is no … Continue reading →

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