Out on the Shelves – Classification Survey
This summer, Kyler Ford and Jessie are completing a professional experience focused on assessing the efficacy of the classification system at Out on the Shelves in Vancouver. Out on the Shelves is a community, volunteer run library located on Granville Island. Their mission is to foster a free, accessible, and safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks […]
Reimagining Archival Language: Building Community-Centered Thesauri at SACDA
The South Asian Canadian Digital Archive is committed to documenting, digitizing, and preserving the rich and diverse histories of South Asian communities across Canada. By gathering stories, records, photographs, and other cultural materials, SACDA seeks to create an inclusive archival space that reflects the lived experiences of South Asians in Canada—past and present. As part […]
3CV Project Workshop: Software For Controlled Vocabulary Work
The Community-Centred Controlled Vocabularies (3CV) SSHRC project successfully hosted its second open workshop on March 18, 2025, at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at UBC. This event brought together partners and guests from libraries, museums, and archives across the region to explore and engage with software tools designed for controlled vocabulary work. The morning […]