learning day at the library 2nd oct 2015
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Learning Day at the Library
Celebrating October as the Library Month
October 2, 2015Coordinated by Manisha Khetarpal
Context
• Learning day at the library was hosted on October 2nd, 2015 to celebrate October as the library month.
• Six presentations covering residential schools, primary sources, archives and finding aids and communications.
• Connecting with the community and linking with the information resources.
Six sessions in a day• 10 am-11 am: Samson Archives and primary sources • 11 am - 12: Mount Royal University Library: An observational
study of how students use academic libraries and why we should care.
• 12-1 pm: Residential school survivor Marwin Littlechild• 12 - 2 pm: Benefit of residential schools for education by
Bruce Cutknife 2 - 3 pm: Introduction to Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) finding aids by Leslie Latta
• 3- 4 pm: Communication tactics – handling objections by Anthony Koleoso
1. Samson Archives
2. Library use by students research by Mount Royal University Library
3. Residential school survivor
4. Residential Schools
5. Introduction to Provincial Archives
LUNCH
Learners
Media Coverage
• Residential stories retold, Ponoka News, October 7th, 2015
• http://collegelibraryservices.blogspot.ca/2015/10/learning-day-hosted-on-october-2.html
Learner feedback
I've learned today that we can go to our community archives to research as far back as 1800. We can also bring in photos, tapes, etc. and get them copied for history and such.
I also did not know we had a hospital in Maskwacis long ago called "Hobbema Hospital". It makes me wonder how our people were treated there.
Learner feedback
Well the saying "People who go to the library get better grades" is false, that's something I've learned. Other than that I'm thankful to have our community college library.
Learner feedback
I would like to learn more of the residential schools? I found the archives to be very interesting to study more of the residential schools.
Learner feedback
Today I found out how records are kept and stored and about some history about my band Ermineskin. And also what they are doing to preserve records for the future. I learned that Chicago has one hundred artifacts of different reserves and how we are trying to get them back.
Learner feedback
What I learned about Samson Archives- Primary/Secondary sources. Using Academic Libraries- The changing role and importance within the community of academic libraries. Grades are not correlated with time spent at the library. Residential Schools - The overall conditions and timeline of residential schools. Thank you for these informative presentations!
Learner feedback
I really enjoyed the workshop. It was very informative & it'll be useful for me in the future on my educational journey. Thank you for organizing and putting up this workshop. I appreciate it and I am glad I had the opportunity to attend. Bev Teske-Green, Samson
Learner feedback
These lectures, videos and articles helped me develop coping strategies in order to deal with the stresses that come along in life. The elders speak the truth, be humble, kind, and compassionate.
