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Category Archives: Collection Gems
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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ESL Readers Reclassified
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I really wish it was easier to find a specific ESL reader on the shelf?” If so, your wish has come true. Instead of being shelved by level, call numbers for the ESL readers … 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
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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Films at Langara
Did you know Langara Library has thousands of films on DVD and streaming video? Most physical media can be borrowed for 3 days, and streaming videos are available off campus via Langara ID. Films on DVD and VHS There are … Continue reading
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Brushing Up on the Bard
Do you like Shakespeare? We do, and we’ve just added several gems to our collection of Shakespeare DVDs. All’s well that ends well Antony and Cleopatra Coriolanus Hamlet Hamlet Henry IV. Part 1 Henry IV. Part 2 Henry VIII King … Continue reading
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VAST Streaming Video Collection
The Library now subscribes to VAST Streaming Videos, a collection of online streaming video content from sources like PBS, Arthaus, CBS, Kino International, Documentary Educational Resources, California Newsreel, Opus Arte, The Cinema Guild, Pennabaker Hegedus Films, Psychotherapy.net, and hundreds of other … Continue reading
How to: Download ebooks from Langara Library
The Library has a large collection of ebooks on the ebrary platform, most of which can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device. To download a book from ebrary, you’ll need an ebrary account. All staff and students already … Continue reading
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National Geographic Magazine Archive
Langara Library now subscribes to the online archive of National Geographic, the official journal of the National Geographic Society–one of the world’s largest nonprofit educational and scientific organizations. Recognized for some of the highest-quality photojournalism and … Continue reading
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Chronicle of Higher Education keeps you informed about the issues facing higher education. Published every weekday, with several newsletters and expert-written blogs, The Chronicle is one of the leading sources of news, advice, and jobs for people in academe–very useful to any Langara … Continue reading
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