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International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
By Jessica Woolman on August 20, 2015
UBC’s Ingrid Parent has received an award from the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, recognizing her global engagement.
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By Andrea Coutts on October 1, 2014
UBC Library is the latest academic research library to have signed the Lyon Declaration on Access to Information and Development.
By Ingrid Parent on December 12, 2013
University Librarian Ingrid Parent reflects on the highlights of 2013 at UBC Library.
Posted in General | Tagged with awards, IFLA, Indigitization, LOOC, medieval manuscript, seasons greetings
By Glenn Drexhage on July 1, 2013
An article by Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian and President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (2011-2013), appears in the July-September 2013 issue of Biblioasia (Vol. 9, Issue 2). The piece, entitled “Libraries: A Force to Transform Societies,” begins on page 9 of the publication.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with digitization, IFLA, Media coverage, technology
By Glenn Drexhage on June 12, 2012
The latest on UBC Library appears in the Spring 2012 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter, published on behalf of the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia. Scroll to page 27 for the UBC entry – which includes a tribute to Irving K. Barber, an update on the Library’s new Community Report, notable film donations […]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged with ALADN, BCHDP, Community Report, copyright, Halleran Collection, IFLA, Irving K. Barber, Media coverage, Videomatica
By Jessica Woolman on April 13, 2012
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Presidential meeting is happening this weekend at the First Nations House of Learning. The theme of the international meeting is on a topic of growing importance and interest in the world of culture and information: Indigenous Knowledges: Local priorities, Global contexts. This meeting will be the opportunity […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on November 30, 2011
UBC’s Annual Review is now available as an online-only publication. Highlights include Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian, becoming the first Canadian to be appointed as the President of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. To read more about this story, proceed to the Milestones tab and select August 2011.
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By Glenn Drexhage on November 29, 2011
An update on UBC Library appears in the fall 2011 issue of the CPSLD Newsletter, published on behalf of the Council of Post Secondary Library Directors, British Columbia. Check out the update on pages 21-23 for the latest on the B.C. Historical Newspapers Project, the B.C. History Digitization Program, UBC’s fundraising and alumni engagement campaign […]
Posted in General | Tagged with BC Historical Newspapers Program, BCHDP, copyright, IFLA, Media coverage, Rare Books and Special Collections, Small Business Accelerator (SBA), start an evolution
By Glenn Drexhage on August 31, 2011
On August 18, Ingrid Parent – UBC’s University Librarian – became the first Canadian President of the International Association of Library Associations and Institutions. This appointment has received much media coverage, with articles appearing in the Vancouver Sun, the Vancouver Courier, the Tyee, Quill & Quire and the Epoch Times (Chinese-language version only). Ingrid was […]
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By Glenn Drexhage on August 23, 2011
Ingrid Parent, UBC’s University Librarian, has become the first Canadian to head the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). This organization has been the global voice of the library and information profession for more than eight decades. You can find out more by viewing the UBC press release here.
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