English Language and Literature

This guide will help you find sources for your research.  Use the tabs on the left to navigate through the various kinds of resources available through the library, as well as some information about them. This page will continue to evolve.

Here is a link where you can begin your search: Library Homepage  

Did you know that the oldest book in the Library was written in 1495? Request it from Special Collections: asc@ucalgary.libanswers.com, and book an appointment to examine it in the Glenbow Western Research Centre - second floor, Taylor Family Digital Library

Oxford University Press Word of the year 2024 is...
brain rot

After more than 37,000 votes, and a team of language experts, the Oxford UP Word of the Year 2024 is here!

Meaning: The term is used to describe concerns about the negative effects of consuming too much low-quality online content, particularly on social media.

Connect to the Oxford English Dictionary: OED

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