Library Lab Notes: The Science Library Podcast

Episodes

1. 8

   Cordyceps, Extraterrestrials, and Open Science

   In this episode we discuss Open Science. We provide a basic definition of what it is, and provide an example of what it looks like in practice by reviewing the controversy around a 2010 publication by a NASA astrobiology research fellow called “A Bacterium That Can Grow by Using Arsenic Instead…

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   Mar 27, 2023

   15m
2. 7

   The Abominable Cost of Textbooks

   In this episode, we talk about the terrible price of textbooks and how to avoid them, including Open Educational Resources. Sharing their experience with Open Educational Resources, you’ll hear from three special guests, Gurleen Kaur, UASU Vice President Academic, and Sarah Shaughnessy and Patti...

   Jan 3, 2023

   26m
3. 6

   Returning to Campus Once Again: Easy Peasy Library Tips

   As the start of the 2022-2023 academic year, this episode covers some general library tips, including the key to using Google scholar and the best toilets on campus at the University of Alberta. We also cover what primary and secondary sources in the Sciences look like. Links from the episode:...

   Sep 9, 2022

   12m
4. 5

   DATEabase: Introducing our favourite, most datable, databases in the Sciences

   In this episode, we review some of our favorite databases in the Sciences and Business with a playful, "romantic" twist. What database sounds most datable to you?

   Jul 11, 2022

   17m
5. 4

   The Truth About Libraries: Celebrating Black History Month

   In this episode we celebrate Black History Month. We discuss some of the library’s unfortunate history with anti-Black racism, talk about a few brilliant Black scientists and inventors, and finish it off with a reading from one of our favourite Sci-Fi authors (tune in to find out who). Resources...

   Feb 25, 2022

   15m
6. 3

   Demystifying Academic Library Staff

   In this episode, three library staff members are interviewed about their work, demystifying some of what happens behind the scenes when you work in an academic library;*hint* it's not all shelving books. Our website: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/librarylabnotes/home Mentioned in the...

   Dec 16, 2021

   23m
7. 2

   Spooky Library Things

   In this episode, we cover all things scary in honor of the spooky season: October. We review some citation basics to keep in mind when stressing about writing papers, interview guests around a fascinating and macabre library item, share more spooky books, and tell a ghost story from the stacks of…

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   Nov 4, 2021

   20m
8. 1

   This Is Us: Returning to Campus

   Welcome back to campus with the *new* Cameron Library podcast. In this episode, you will meet the folx behind the creation of this podcast, and hear our hosts talk about their thoughts and perspectives around the new academic year and the past 18 months. They also share information about what to...

   Sep 16, 2021

   21m