Randall Jimerson – Archivists and the Call of Justice
As part of the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS) Colloquium series, Randall Jimerson presents on the history of recordkeeping and archives, and reveals that they have often been used to consolidate and enforce political power, often to control or oppress people. Far from being neutral repositories for facts and evidence, archives have […]
Dr. Eric Meyers and Dr. Kathy Sanford – Video games and Youth
Every day millions of children and youth login to virtual environments where they play, socialize, create and explore a digital landscape as avatars or virtual characters. By the end of 2011, researchers estimate that 80% of active Internet users will be using virtual worlds. While virtual worlds are undeniably popular among children and youth, they […]
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 […]