Category Archives: Collection Gems

New Library Resource: Reference Canada

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Dan Slessor

Langara Library recently subscribed to Reference Canada, an electronic directory providing information on more than 1 million businesses in Canada, including addresses, contacts, number of employees, annual sales, and credit rating. You can search or browse to get a list … Continue reading →

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Improved Off-Campus Access to The Chronicle of Higher Education

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Dan Slessor

The Library recently upgraded its license for The Chronicle of Higher Education, the preeminent source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. The new license allows Langara faculty, administrators, staff, and students to access Chronicle … Continue reading →

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New film collection

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Annie Jensen

We are pleased to announce that the Library has recently introduced the new online video streaming service, Kanopy. Kanopy’s collection includes thousands of award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases. Click here to start watching: http://langara.kanopystreaming.com The collection includes a number of leading producers, such … Continue reading →

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Democracy day approaches: political readings to prepare for the federal election

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Dan Slessor

Canada goes to the polls on Monday and a well-informed electorate makes for a healthy democracy. Take a look at some of the resources we’ve compiled here at the Library to help you prepare for Monday’s big vote! Party Platforms: … Continue reading →

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Streaming video trial: 60 Minutes collection

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Annie Jensen

The Library is running a trial of the 60 Minutes: 1997-2014 collection of streaming videos, which: “Provides streaming video access to the 60 Minutes news show archive for the third and fourth decades of this long-running show, plus segments from the CBS … Continue reading →

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Streaming media trial: The PBS Video Collection

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Annie Jensen

Now on trial at Langara Library: The PBS Video Collection Trial link: http://twist.langara.bc.ca/record=b1454915~S4 This collection assembles hundreds of the greatest documentary films and series from the history of the Public Broadcasting Service into one convenient online interface. A core of 245 … Continue reading →

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Essential Functions of Your Syllabus (Chronicle articles)

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Patricia Cia

Library resources are not just to help students complete your assignments. They are also available to all Langara employees. The Library subscribes to the Chronicle of Higher Education, so the next time the article you want is behind the firewall, … Continue reading →

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DVDs in the Library

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Ryan

Recently Langara Library Staff attended the BC Media Showcase at UBC where they previewed and selected DVDs and other media to add to the library’s already significant collection.  Although the library now has access to thousands of streaming titles, DVDs … Continue reading →

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Criterion on Demand

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Annie Jensen

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

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Annie Jensen

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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