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<p class="span5">Copyright 2020 &copy; <a href="http://www.library.ualberta.ca">University of Alberta Library</a>,
<p class="span5">Copyright 2023 &copy; <a href="http://www.library.ualberta.ca">University of Alberta Library</a>,
Bruce Peel Special Collections, B7 Rutherford South, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2J4 -
<a href="http://www.library.ualberta.ca/privacy/">Web Site Privacy Policy</a> - <a href="https://www.library.ualberta.ca/about-us/partners/#collaborate">Open to Collaborate</a></p>
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<p>Thanks to visionary collectors and generous donors, a range of important collections in Bruce Peel Special Collections treat numerous local and international subjects, from the Indigenous peoples of North and South America to Historic Entomology and from Book History to the Chinese Experience in Canada.</p>
<p>Bruce Braden Peel (1916–1998) was Chief Librarian at the University of Alberta from 1955 to 1982.
The publication of his <em>A Bibliography of the Prairie Provinces</em> in 1956 was a landmark achievement that
documents the early settlement and publishing history of western Canada, and his bibliography continues to
grow today as an online database called "<a href="http://peel.library.ualberta.ca/index.html">Peel's Prairie Provinces</a>." Named to honour Peel's accomplishments,
The publication of his <em>A Bibliography of the Prairie Provinces</em> in 1956 was a landmark achievement that documents the early settlement and publishing history of western Canada, and his bibliography continues to grow today as an online resource called "<a href="https://library.ualberta.ca/peel">Peel's Prairie Provinces</a>." Named to honour Peel's accomplishments,
Bruce Peel Special Collections houses a world-class collection of more than 100,000 rare books
and a significant collection of archival materials. Located in the basement of the Rutherford
South building on the main university campus, researchers and visitors are welcome to visit Special Collections
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<p>Please consult this <a href="http://www.rbms.info/yob.shtml">online guide</a> sponsored by the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of the Association of College and Research Libraries, the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America, and the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia.</p>
<p class="question">What is the difference between the Peel library and Peel's Prairie Provinces database? </p>
<p class="question"> What is the difference between the Peel library and Peel's Prairie Provinces digital resource?</p>
<p>Researchers often mistakenly imagine that the library and the digital resource are one and the same because both are named to honour Bruce Peel. <a href="https://library.ualberta.ca/peel">Peel’s Prairie Provinces</a> is a digital resource that includes anything that has been published in or about the Prairie Provinces. It is a digital version of a print bibliography. Each item is listed in the database as an aid to researchers whether or not a copy of the item is held by one of the libraries at the University of Alberta. Where possible, the database includes digital copies of items that are full-text searchable. If you wish to find a print copy of an item
listed in the database, you can look for it in the
University of Alberta <a href="https://www.library.ualberta.ca">library catalogue</a>. If the item you seek is not available through the University of Alberta Library,
you can search for books in libraries around the world using <a href="http://firstsearch.oclc.org/fsip?autho=100338439">OCLC WorldCat</a> aand for archival materials (letters, photographs, documents, etc.) in local institutions through the Archives Society of Alberta's <a href="http://www.albertaonrecord.ca/">Alberta on Record</a> database. Bruce Peel Special Collections is one of many libraries that may hold a print copy of an item that you find listed in the <a href="http://peel.library.ualberta.ca">Peel’s Prairie Provinces</a> digital resource.</p>
<p>Researchers often mistakenly imagine that the library and the database are one and the same because
both are named to honour Bruce Peel. <a href="http://peel.library.ualberta.ca/index.html">Peel’s
both are named to honour Bruce Peel. <a href="http://peel.library.ualberta.ca">Peel’s
Prairie Provinces database</a> is a growing source of information about everything that has been
published in or about the Prairie Provinces. It is a digital version of a print bibliography.
Each item is listed in the database as an aid to researchers whether or not a copy of the item
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If the item you seek is not available through the University of Alberta Library,
you can search for books in libraries around the world using <a href="http://firstsearch.oclc.org/fsip?autho=100338439">OCLC WorldCat</a>
and for archival materials (letters, photographs, documents, etc.) in local institutions through the Archives Society of Alberta's <a href="http://www.albertaonrecord.ca/">Alberta on Record</a> database.
Bruce Peel Special Collections is one of many libraries that may hold a print copy of an item that you find listed in the <a href="http://peel.library.ualberta.ca/index.html">Peel’s Prairie Provinces database</a>.</p>
Bruce Peel Special Collections is one of many libraries that may hold a print copy of an item that you find listed in the <a href="http://peel.library.ualberta.ca">Peel’s Prairie Provinces</a> digital resource.</p>
<p class="question">How much is my old book worth?</p>
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<p> Books housed in Bruce Peel Special Collections are listed in the <a href="https://www.library.ualberta.ca/">U of A Library catalogue</a>.
To view materials held in Bruce Peel Special Collections, please write to us at <a href="mailto:bpsc@ualberta.ca">bpsc@ualberta.ca</a> to request
an appointment well in advance, listing the requested materials including author, title, and call number for each item, and indicating which
weekday afternoons would work (appointments are generally available Monday-Thursday 1-4pm).
weekday afternoons would work (appointments are generally available Tuesday-Friday 1-4pm).
You can narrow your search to the Peel library by selecting “University of Alberta Bruce Peel Special Collections” under “Libraries.” The
library’s archival collections (i.e., photographs, correspondence, diaries, business records, etc.) are rarely listed in the library catalogue.
Researchers can search for such materials using print finding aids in the Peel library
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<p>The following are general rules for using library materials housed in the Peel library. For more specific guidelines for <a href="#books">handling books</a>, <a href="#artbooks">artists’ books</a>, <a href="#archives">archives</a>, and <a href="#photos">photographic materials</a>, please follow the links.</p>
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<li>The Gregory Javitch Reading Room is reserved for those consulting rare or archival materials.</li>
<li>Valid university or government-issued photo identification (e.g., ONEcard, driver’s license, passport, or citizenship card with photo) is required in order to access library materials. Photo identification will be held at the reference desk until all materials have been returned.</li>
<li>Both the Gregory Javitch Reading Room and the Ernest (Ernie) B. Ingles Reading Room are reserved for those consulting rare or archival materials.</li>
<li>Valid university or government-issued photo identification (e.g., ONEcard, driver’s license, passport, or citizenship card with photo) is required in order to access library materials.</li>
<li>No food (gum and candies included) or drink is permitted.</li>
<li>All bags, briefcases, laptop sleeves, backpacks, etc. must be left at the reference desk. The library is not responsible for the loss of personal items, so please exercise care to safeguard personal property (e.g., do not bring valuables into the library). </li>
<li>Library materials are to be handled with freshly washed hands (no hand sanitizer or lotion). Washrooms are located on the same level as the Peel library. In cases where gloves are required for handling they will be provided by library staff.</li>
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<h3 class="no-back">Hours</h3>
<p>The Peel library is open by appointment only. For information about current services, including requesting a research appointment, check the NEWS section on the main page of the <strong><a href="https://bpsc.library.ualberta.ca/">Peel website</a></strong>.</p>
<p>For information about Peel's hours and services, including requesting a research appointment, check the <strong><a href="https://library.ualberta.ca/locations/bpsc">BPSC location</a> webpage.</p>
<h3 class="no-back">Location</h3>
<p>The University of Alberta is accessible via <a href="https://www.edmonton.ca/edmonton-transit-system-ets.aspx">Edmonton Transit Service</a>, either through the LRT (University Station)
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<li>Researchers who are University of Alberta alumni can apply for an <a href="https://alumni.library.ualberta.ca/">Alumni ONEcard</a>. </li>
<li>Researchers with library privileges at another Canadian academic institution can apply for a borrower card under one of several <a href="https://www.library.ualberta.ca/services/library-cards-and-borrowing/other-patrons">reciprocal agreements.</a></li>
<li>Researchers who are residents of Canada can apply for an External Borrower Card even if they are not students, staff, or alumni at the University of Alberta.</li>
<li>Academic Visitors who plan to spend more than a month at the University of Alberta in order to collaborate with U of A researchers may want to check with the University of Alberta's Academic Visitor Office to learn about the campus privileges, including library privileges, that are available to researchers who meet certain criteria.</li>
<li>Researchers who are residents of Canada can apply for an <a href="https://www.library.ualberta.ca/services/library-cards-and-borrowing/visitors">External Borrower Card</a> even if they are not students, staff, or alumni at the University of Alberta.</li>
<li>Academic Visitors who plan to spend more than a month at the University of Alberta in order to collaborate with U of A researchers may want to check with the <a href="https://www.ualberta.ca/research/research-support/academic-visitor-office/resources-for-academic-visitors.html">University of Alberta's Academic Visitor Office</a> to learn about the campus privileges, including library privileges, that are available to researchers who meet certain criteria.</li>
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