The annual conference of the Newfoundland and Labrador Library Association (NLLA) is coming up on May 13.
To see details, go to: https://slais.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2013/01/Annual-Conference-NLLA-cfp.docx
UBC’s Annual Walkabout Project (All Students)
Four members of the iSchool’s First Nations Curriculum Concentration, along with Assistant Professor Lisa Nathan, are participating in UBC’s annual Walkabout Project. This year’s Walkabout is held in conjunction with the Faculty of Education’s Year of Indigenous Education initiative. Kate Clayborne, Sheena Gardner, Carrie Grinstead, Vikki Killington, and Dr. Nathan, under the team name “InfoMavens,” are counting their steps until April to complete a virtual journey through British Columbia. In keeping with the theme of Indigenous Education, those walking will virtually visit participating First Nations communities throughout province, using materials gathered from the communities to learn about their diverse cultures.
If possible – please hotlink the phrase [Walkabout Project] with http://walkabout.educ.ubc.ca
and the phrase [Year of Indigenous Education] with http://yie.educ.ubc.ca
UNESCO – Memory of the World Conference (All students)
UNESCO has started to publish the presentations of the Memory of The World Conference on Digitization and Digital Preservation online at: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/events/calendar-of-events/events-websites/the-memory-of-the-world-in-the-digital-age-digitization-and-preservation/presentations-day-1/
Note that these are not the Proceedings, which will (more…)
Doctoral Exam – EVELYN MARKWEI (All Students)
The ‘Final Oral Examination for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy’ for Evelyn Markwei is set for Thursday, February 7 at 12:30 pm in Room 200 at the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road).
This examination is a public event and you are invited to attend. If you decide to come, it would be greatly appreciated if you could arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time, so that the exam can begin promptly.
All are encouraged to attend.
To see programme, go to: https://slais.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2013/01/MARKWEI.pdf
VHF Movie Night Press Release (All Students)
Vancouver Heritage Foundation is very pleased to present Gritty City: Vancouver in the 60’s at the historic Hollywood Theatre. Partnering with the lovely folks at Church at the Hollywood this three night mini-film fest will feature four short films that explore an aspect of mid-century Vancouver. From Neon to West Coast Architecture to the budding days of the West End this by donation event gives Vancouverites an in-depth look at Vancouver as it was. Entry and Concession are both by donation and there will be time after each film for discussion and debate with a different host each night.
For details, see https://slais.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2013/01/VHF-Gritty-City-Media-Release.pdf
Call For Volunteers (All Students)
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity that will bolster your cv? Interested in research?
Volunteer for the school’s 4th Annual Research Day: Infrastructures of Knowledge: Mediating Memories, Representing Relationships, Framing Futures on Friday 8 March 2013.
A great way to meet colleagues and faculty, ask questions about the various research projects going on at the school and become part of the iSchool community.
We are seeking a number of volunteers to help out with this year’s Research Day. The programme runs from 10am – 4pm. We need volunteers for the duration, as well as an hour pre- and post-event (9am – 5pm). Volunteer for the full day or only a few hours (tasks include tech support, assisting presenters, facilitating poster arrangements, set-up and take down; helping with refreshments, etc.).
No special skills required, just enthusiasm!
The full day of events will take place on-site at the iSchool.
Please submit your name, contact details and availability to:
Elizabeth Shaffer, eshaffer@mail.ubc.ca
Please direct queries to:
Dr. Lisa Nathan, lisa.nathan@ubc.ca
Elizabeth Shaffer, eshaffer@mail.ubc.ca
Maurice Sendak Symposium (All Students)
Maurice Sendak’s Modernism for Children. A Celebration of the Signifier?
Speaker: Dr. Helene Høyrup, Associate Professor in children’s literature and digital literacy at the Royal School of Library and Information Science, Denmark
When: Friday, March 1st, 2013, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm,
The Dodson Room, Room 302, Level 3, Chapman Learning Commons, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Limited Seating.
See poster for details at https://slais.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2013/01/poster_v11_full.pdf
Two MLIS Alumni Featured in Parksville Qualicum Beach News Article (All Students)
Two MLIS alumni Eileen Gillette and Janet Dilgatty were featured in the January 10, 2013 article in the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. “Death of Library Greatly Exaggerated” examines all the services modern libraries offer for public libraries. The technology is improving access which people can now access without going to the physical library. The article was published by Auren Ruvinsky – Parksville Qualicum Beach News, available at http://www.pqbnews.com/news/186330982.html.
ALSC Scholarships (MLIS, Dual)
If you are pursuing a master’s or advanced degree in children’s librarianship, the deadline for applying for two fantastic ALSC scholarships: Bound to Stay Bound Books (Four awards of $7,000 each), and Frederic G. Melcher (two awards of $6,000 each) is March 1st, 2013.
Application
Information is on the ALSC site:
http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/alscschol/scholarship_specifications
Hip Hop Archives on You Tube
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