The Fall/Winter 2008/09 issue of Friends, UBC Library’s newsletter, is now available.
You can view a PDF of the issue here:
Ian Wilson – Keynote Speech
Describing the new information landscape and its impact on libraries and archives, Ian Wilson examines the Canadian approach to history in the age of Wikipedia and Facebook, as well as the participatory nature of knowledge in the 21st century. Wilson also discusses the role of knowledge organizations, and outlines his vision for Canada’s digital strategy and the Canada Project. Finally, he discusses how digitization can help Canada succeed in the knowledge economy. Sponsored by the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, this webcast took place on December 1, 2008 at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centres Victoria Learning Theatre.
Speaker Biography
Ian Wilson is a former chief Librarian and Archivist of Canada. Appointed in 2004, he had previously (as of July 1999) been National Archivist of Canada. With Roch Carrier, the then National Librarian, he developed and led the process to link the National Archive and National Library as a unified institution. His distinguished career has included archival and information management, university teaching and government service. In addition, he has published extensively on history, archives, heritage, and information management and has lectured both nationally and abroad. Wilson retired as head of LAC in April 2009.
UBC Library Resources
Wilson, I. E. (1995). Reflections on archival strategies. American Archivist,58(4), 414-428. [Link]
Wilson, I. E. (2012). “Peace, order and good government”: archives in society.Archival Science, 12(2), 235-244. [Link]
UBC Research Guides
Crossroads Conference at the Learning Centre
The Crossroads Conference helps bring people together. In our busy, hurried everyday lives, students and the leaders of society rarely have the opportunity to converse and work together.
For the first time, however, students from secondary schools across Metro Vancouver have the exclusive opportunity to cross paths with the social, environmental and economic leaders of Vancouver. Students will meet, converse and learn from these distinguished individuals, and understand how they can work together to bring positive change to Vancouver.
Students will participate in discussions led by members of the Honorary Board of Trustees, and they will get the chance to present their ideas and proposals during the conference.
The Crossroads Conference will be held on February 28, 2009 at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and the Hebb Theatre at the University of British Columbia. It is a one-day event that lasts from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with lunch included for all delegates and volunteers. Registration begins in December 2009.
For more informaion, please see www.crossroadsconference.ca.
Introducing "Insight," UBC Library's Faculty newsletter
Welcome to Insight, UBC Library’s newsletter for faculty. You can view a PDF of Insight here:
UBC Players' Club on display at UBC AMS Gallery
An in-depth exhibit of UBC’s first student club will be on display from Monday, November 24 to Friday, November 28 in the UBC AMS Gallery, located in the Student Union Building on the Point Grey campus. This show is part of UBC’s Centenary Celebration (http://www.100.ubc.ca/welcome.html).
The group’s rich legacy of archives is also being digitized, thanks to a grant from the B.C. History Digitization Program, an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. For more on this program, please visit http://www.ikebarberlearningcentre.ubc.ca/ps/BCDigitInfo.html.
The UBC Players’ Club was one of the most prestigious students clubs at UBC. It was founded by Professor Frederic Wood in 1915 as a means to inspire his students with the power of dramatic literature thorough production and performance. The club provided audiences with the latest plays from Broadway, the West End and cutting-edge American theatres including the Provincetown Playhouse and Players Workshop, Chicago; mainstream modern fare from British theatre; and new Canadian work.
Over its 51-year lifespan, the club impacted the cultural life of the UBC campus and the city of Vancouver. The club’s influence was also felt in communities throughout B.C. thanks to annual spring tours. The club has been revived in recent years.
The UBC display will feature more than a half a century’s worth of memorabilia including programs, photos, scrapbooks, programs and audio clips. The curators are Norman Young, assisted by BFA Design candidate Ellie Kim, and presented by the Department of Theatre and Film with help from students who are active in the Players’ Club 2008.
Talks with past and present members will be held and recorded on-site. The Alumni Forum takes place on Wednesday, November 26 at 2 p.m., and the Member Forum takes place on Friday, November 28 at 2 p.m. To attend these, please RSVP by November 20 to 604-822-2678.
For more information, please visit www.theatre.ubc.ca/players_club_dramatic_impact.shtml.
UBC Library and Learning Centre in CPSLD Newsletter
Read about the latest developments at UBC Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre in the Fall 2008 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter – a publication from the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia.
You can view the newsletter here (UBC news begins on page 17):
http://www.cpsld.ca/Newsletter/Newsletter%20Vol.19%20No.2%20Fall%202008
RBSC participates in Archives Week
Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) is participating in Archives Week, which runs from November 16-22. The event is organized by the Archives Association of British Columbia, and this year the theme is “Taking Care of Business: the Heritage of Trade and Commerce.”
As part of this effort, RBSC offers an introduction to Yip Sang, a notable businessman, philanthropist and one-time “unofficial mayor” of Chinatown.
The document also highlights a project entitled “The Chinese Experience in B.C.: 1850-1950.” This project involves RBSC and the City of Vancouver, and is made possible in part through the Canadian Culture Online Program of Canadian Heritage, Library and Archives Canada and the Canadian Council of Archives.
You can download a PDF of the document here:
You can find out more about Archives Week here:
Tony Harrison: Workshop on Speaking Verse
Tony Harrison and award-winning actress Sian Thomas lead a master class at UBC on reading poetry aloud and delivering verse in performance. Some participants will have the opportunity to continue working with Harrison and Thomas on the delivery of verse and to perform scenes from Harrison’s plays as part of his final event at UBC on Monday, December 1.
Tony Harrison is a 2008 Cecil H. and Ida Green Visiting Professor, and one of Britain’s leading film and theatre poets. Indeed, he is one of the most important poets writing today. He has written nearly a dozen plays for London’s National Theatre since the 1970s, from his translation of The Misanthrope in 1973, to his most recent play, Fram, which premiered in April 2008. He is the author of translations for The Royal Shakespeare Company, libretto for the New York Metropolitan Opera, and plays for production in Nigeria, Greece and Austria. He has also created several film/poems for broadcast on television, as well as the feature-length verse film Prometheus. Harrison has published many volumes of poetry, including the poem, v., which caused a national uproar when a filmed version was broadcast on television.
All are welcome to attend the free workshop, which is co-hosted by Green College and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lillooet Room on the third level of the Learning Centre.
Those wishing to participate as actors are invited to send an e-mail to Hallie Marshall at halliem@interchange.ubc.ca.
For more information, contact gc.events@ubc.ca or 604-822-0676, or consult the full program of events at: www.greencollege.ubc.ca/Academic/Tony%20Harrison%202008.pdf
The 21st-century Library: An ArtsMondays event
On Monday, November 17, UBC Librarian pro tem Peter Ward will speak at the ArtsMondays Free Public Speaker Series, held at UBC Robson Square. This series features UBC’s Faculty of Arts presenting a range of issues to the public.
Peter will talk about developments that have led to the 21st-century Library. He will discuss the development of the library in early modern and modern times, along with the history of the UBC Library system. Peter will also examine how the shifting library landscape is reflected in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre and its mandate, facilities, resources and services.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free talk, which begins at 6 p.m. UBC Robson Square is located at 800 Robson Street.
Dodson Music Series Returns on November 14th
The first concert of the 2008-2009 season of the Dodson Music Series will take place on Friday November 14th at 12:00 noon in the Dodson Room of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre.
TIRESIAS AND FRIENDS
Tiresias is a duo ensemble consisting of Rachel Kiyo Kiwaasa, a recent alumna and also the previous director of this concert series when it was known as Music at Main, and Mark McGregor, a graduate student in the School of Music. They will be joined by colleagues in what promises to be an exciting and innovative programme of music by B.C. Composers.
The Dodson Music Series is a organized and performed by UBC Music students. Admission is free.