2012
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Faculty Article Named to Top 20 List
An article co-authored by UBC iSchool faculty member Dr. Luanne Freund has been included in LIRT’s Top Twenty library instruction articles of 2011. The article, “Student Perceptions of the Information Professions and their Master’s Program in Information Studies,” is co-authored with Professors Joan Cherry and Wendy Duff of the University of Toronto, and librarian Nalini […]
Students Win SSHRC, ARMA, ARL Awards
UBC iSchool students are distinguishing themselves as scholars on the national and international stage, earning several awards for academic promise and excellence. Scott Owens is the third UBC iSchool student to win a Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council this year. Seven students – Kane Klemic, Valérie Léveillé, Lara Mancuso, […]
Start of Term Department Potluck
SLAIS Students, Faculty, Staff are invited to the Department Potluck on Friday, Sept. 7th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the SLAIS Lounge. Family and friends, including children, are more than welcome to join. Appreciated, but not required: a dish of food or non-alcoholic drink to share. No sign-ups needed. ASIS&T will be hosting a board game […]
For Graduate Students from CTLT
Hello Graduate Students! RE: Registration open for CTLT September teaching refresher seminars Are you a TA? Interested in teaching in higher education? Looking for training, support, coaching and/or resources? The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) can help! The Graduate Student Programs at CTLT are free to UBC graduate students. We kick off this […]
Call for UNESCO Volunteers (MAS, MLIS and Dual)
As you probably know, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO Memory of the World Program, UNESCO, in collaboration with the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies and the University Library of the University of British Columbia, and in partnership with ICA, IFLA, IASA, ICOM, WIPO, Google, Microsoft and others, is […]
Student Volunteers Needed, Open Data Learning Summit
Students are invited to participate in the first-ever Open Data Learning Summit for librarians and information professionals in BC. This event is being co-organized by the BC Libraries Cooperative, in partnership with the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner BC, and Libraries and Literacy, BC Ministry of Education. Students can obtain a free registration by […]
GPS Event Registration open: Scholarships and Awards
Registration is now open for: A Tour Around Scholarship and Award Opportunities Wednesday, Sept 5th, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Rd, Point Grey Campus For full event description, see http://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/7571-gps-event-tour-around-scholarship-award-opportunities To register, visit https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g1d84. A Tour Around Scholarship and Award Opportunities Wednesday, Sept 12th, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM The Gordon […]
Classes on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 For Returning SLAIS Students
2012/13 Winter Session Term 1 begins on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Returning SLAIS students please be aware that all SLAIS Tuesday classes will go ahead as scheduled on the first day of term with the exception of LIBR 502 and LIBR 503.
InfoCamp Seattle 2012 (MLIS and Dual students)
You’re invited to InfoCamp Seattle 2012! InfoCamp is an unconference for the information community. It features an egalitarian, community-driven format in which the agenda is created during the event — so anyone can sign up to lead a session.
Final Call for Papers, iConference 2013
The iConference 2013 Papers deadline is September 3, 2012—less than a week away! All authors are encouraged to finalize their submissions as soon as possible. Learn more at http://www.ischools.org/iConference13/participation/ Conference Site: http://www.ischools.org/iConference13/2013index/ Conference Submission System: https://www.conftool.pro/iConference13/ Following the Papers deadline, Notes will be due September 10; this new category is for reporting early and partial […]
