Our Collections

Explore the wealth of knowledge at the University of Alberta Library. Serving the University community and the general public, our vast collections include over 7 million titles and more than 10 million volumes in both print and electronic formats. Our resources support regional, national, and international scholarly needs. With thousands of scholarly journals, comprehensive reference resources and unique special collections focused on the Canadian prairies and beyond, we are committed to providing materials that meet both current and future research and teaching needs at the University of Alberta. Learn more about our collections >>

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A Decade of Layers: Celebrating 10 Years of 3D Printing at the Library

 

In February 2016, a collaboration between Cameron Library and the Faculty of Science’s makerspace, The Shack, launched the University of Alberta Library’s first 3D printing service. What began with four Machina Mk2 X20 printers and training from The Shack has evolved into a sophisticated operation. Ten years later, that “low-barrier” experiment has blossomed into a campus-wide service for additive manufacturing which includes service out of Sperber Library as well as an unmediated,…

 

Black History Month 2026: Books by and about Black Canadians 

 

In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you on a literary journey featuring a selection of books by and about Black Canadians. These are only a few of the inspiring books, music, and films about Black Canadians found in our collections. More suggestions for Black History Month: Ask us a question!  As always, if you need help with your library research… Ask us! This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative…

 

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