This Library was developed to centralize research and information about immigrants and refugees in Alberta specifically. It includes academic publications as well as research and information produced at the community level, such as program evaluation reports. The library is designed for use-ability by community members, service providers, students, evaluation consultants, and academics – all of whom are also invited to contribute.
In 2020, a MITACS/CCIS partnership conducted an analysis of newcomer research in Alberta. The project interviewed 12 leaders in the immigrant serving and ethnocultural sector in Calgary, and 5 academics that are recognized for their research with immigrant and refugee communities in Alberta. The research identified several key relationship challenges which this Library helps to address.