/Connections The University of the Fraser Valley Library Newsletter Volume #1 ISSUE #18 winter 2017
Therapy Dog Mac Relieves Student Stress
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University
Librarian’s message
Library Plays Dynamic Role in Providing the Best Undergraduate Education
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Conference in Seoul
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Human Library
Betty Harris first UFV
Upcoming event builds on
Librarian Emerita
library display
Other Articles
Long Night . . . . . . . . . P5 Library Speakers Series . . P6 Top of the Charts . . . . . p7 Amazing Race . . . . . . . p8 Therapy Dogs . . . . . . . P9
Pink T-shirt day Chilliwack library staff wore pink t-shirts and put up an anti-bullying display to mark pink t-shirt day on Wednesday, February 22.
Library Plays dynamic Role in Providing the Best Undergraduate Education Message from Kim Isaac, University Librarian By Kim Isaac
do this.
of Library Connections, I’m struck by the dynamic
planning the renovations that will take place in
As I look at the photos and articles for this issue
Libby the Library Dog Libby is the name for the Chilliwack library mascot! Chilliwag and B-chill are the runners up. Libby wins top prize of $25 Cascade cash in our Facebook naming contest. Chilliwag and B-chill win $5 each. Winners will be contacted and prizes will be awarded. Thanks everyone. That was fun!
role that the UFV Library is playing to advance our university’s goal to provide the best under-
graduate education in Canada. The Library strad-
dles the academic and support functions, and is in a unique position to bring together the university
community – especially students and faculty – in a supportive environment of learning and discovery. Our programs and events, which we hope are
enjoyable (and sometimes downright fun!), are all planned with this broad goal in mind.
It’s hard to learn anything when we are under stress, and recognizing that the middle of the semester is a very demanding time for many
students and faculty, the Library has joined with other UFV departments in offering de-stressing events. Both our Chilliwack and Abbotsford
libraries plan these events around the ever-popular therapy dogs, great favorites with library users and library staff.
Our Chilliwack library colleagues have undertaken an ambitious Human Library project and event
this academic year, bringing together a collection
of human “books” to share their experiences with “borrowers”. The international Human Library initiative builds empathy and understanding by
bringing forward individuals from diverse back-
grounds and experiences, and facilitating conver-
sations with interested participants. An important goal of an undergraduate education is to broaden perspectives and experience, and we are excited
about offering the Human Library as one way to
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In Abbotsford, library staff continue to work on summer 2017. One of the components of the
plan is a flexible event and maker space area. This space will be home to small events such as author readings and other presentations, providing a
new venue for the dissemination of research and
scholarship. This space will also be used for introductory design-thinking activities and makerspace
workshops, bringing together faculty and students from many disciplines across UFV.
Of course, the traditional role of an academic
library is to provide the scholarly collections and information resources that support teaching,
learning and research, and this role continues even as formats change from print to digital. A big part of our work continues to be acquiring and curat-
ing information resources, and Patti Wilson’s Top of the Charts provides an interesting graphical look at our most well-used resources.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge UFV’s first Librarian Emerita, W. E. (Betty) Harris. Betty was the founding director of the Fraser Valley
College library, and was recognized at last year’s Convocation in for her pioneering leadership
locally, regionally, and nationally. I was fortunate to have worked under Betty, both as a student
library assistant in the ‘70s, and a fledgling librarian in the ‘80s. I had a delightful lunch with
Betty and her/our long-time colleague Barbara
Pinkiewicz, at which I presented Betty with her plaque from UFV.
Betty Harris First UFV Librarian Emerita
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From left, Barbara Pinkiewicz, long-time Technician-in-Charge in Abbotsford (retired), University Librarian Kim Isaac, and Betty Harris, UFV’s first Librarian Emerita. By Kim Isaac
benefitting from the extraordinary work she did in
was awarded UFV’s first Librarian Emerita desig-
at UFV.
At Convocation ceremonies in June, Betty Harris nation.
Betty was the founding library director at Fraser
Valley College, and served in that role from 1974 until 1998, when she retired from what had by
then become the University College of the Fraser Valley. Very few academic librarians have the
experience of developing a library from an idea to
reality, and in some ways Betty did this twice: first
by establishing the FVC Library, and then by lead-
ing the transformation from a college library to one that would support undergraduate education at the degree-granting UCFV. To accomplish all this,
Betty led the planning of at least five new library
facilities (three in various locations in Abbotsford,
and one each in Chilliwack and Mission), grew the library’s collection from nothing to a respectable undergraduate library collection, and hired and
mentored many librarians and library technicians. Although years have now passed since Betty’s
retirement and many current UFV faculty, staff
and administrators did not have the opportunity to know her, employees and students are still
laying the foundations for academic library services In addition to her work within FVC/UCFV,
Betty Harris was also a respected leader in the library profession provincially and nationally.
She held elected positions with the BC Library
Association, the Canadian Library Association,
and the CPSLD. She served as a member of the
advisory board of the National Library of Canada. Her active commitment to cross-institutional col-
laboration and shared services was instrumental in
the establishment of some of the underpinnings of
library services today, such as interlibrary loans and consortial purchasing and licensing.
Betty’s commitment to the library profession did not end with her retirement from our universi-
ty. She has shared her knowledge and expertise through private consulting as well as through a number of international volunteer experiences.
Betty was unable to attend Convocation, so I had
addition, new animations show what’s
happening inside the patient’s body. For each skill, NCLEX exam-style review
questions help you assess your knowledge. Access to Mosby’s came about because
Associate Professor Shellie Steidle wanted nursing students to have the same exposure to this streaming video series as is
available when students are on their clinical rotations in hospitals with the Fraser Health Authority.
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Questions? Please email Heather Compeau.
the honour of accepting the award on her behalf.
Later I was able to meet Betty for lunch, and presented her with the award.
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A Human Library Encourages Diversity and Understandin By Lisa Morry
meditation in federal prisons, will be one of our books.
Initiative. UFV Library’s event will be held in the atrium of the Canada
ment, will be another book. Shonnet Allen, who was long-time president of
For the first time, UFV library is participating in the Human Library
Education Park campus, just outside the Chilliwack library, on Wednesday, March 15, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Our purpose in presenting a human library event is to encourage diversity, engage students and the community and strengthen relationships between
the library and the student and faculty community and the greater community around UFV.
A human library seeks to promote understanding and bust stereotypes. Typical human library “books” might focus on topics like sexual abuse, homelessness, mental illness, single parenthood, addiction or religion.
We have done our best to ensure a diversity of topics and range of experiences with our human “books,” but some books are unable to attend the event. So far we have confirmed that Sister Jessie, a Buddhist nun, who teaches
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Sandy Hill, a practising Sufi, who teaches in the Teacher Education departa Chilliwack kayaking club that prepares athletes for the Olympics is another book. Shirley Hardman, UFV’s senior advisor on Indigenous Affairs, whose experiences include racism, oppression, single-parenthood and adoption, is another book. Christina Billingham will talk about her experiences in the
LGBTQ community. Theatre historian Astrid Beugeling, who retired from
UFV’s theatre department, will speak about theatre history. Biologist with a Twist, Carin Bondar will also be one of our books.
To read more about our books, not all of whom may be available for the
human library event, check our website: http://www.ufv.ca/library/exhib-
its--events/human-library-display-and-event/. To stay in touch, watch the library’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UFVlibrary/.
Firefighter Lisa Axelson: “I Took a Chance”
KPE Instructor Joanna Sheppard: “Much more than Dodge Ball”
Sufi Sandy Hill: “Spiritual Nomad”
Yakweakwioose Hereditary Chief Elaine Malloway: “Rise from Ashes”
ng, Engages our Audience and Strengthens Relationships
Kulwant Gill, arranged marriage: “Dying to Live”
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Long Night Against Procrastination Drew Hundreds of Students in Abby
From left, back row, library techs Clarissa Booth, Tracy Bergey, Korina Gratton and student Sarah McNeil (in front), taking in some free pizza during the November Long Night Against Procrastination in the Abbotsford library. By Diane Cruickshank
to have the dedicated time and space set up for students and knowing there
Procrastination (LNAP) on the Abbotsford campus.
“The therapy dogs were adorable, the pizza delicious and the atmosphere
On November 8th, 2016, UFV held its first Long Night Against The library, Academic Success centre and Math centre, the whole G building in fact, stayed open until midnight to give students more time to get
their work done. On offer was a citations first aid tent, educational advisors, other support services as well as reference support by UFV librarians.
To help relieve studying stress, other activities like the therapy dogs, rowing machines, knitting breaks, yoga sessions were provided.
Students who stayed enjoyed free B&W and colour printing as well as free
food and drinks. Can you believe it? Twenty-four pizzas were eaten in half an hour! At the end of the night, around midnight, there was a prize draw for participating students with first prize being a free three-credit course.
Student (and library tech) Clarissa Booth said she had a lot of fun. “I was
able to get a good chunk of homework done during the event. It was nice
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were activities to do when you needed a brain break. was great,” Clarissa said.
Student (and library tech) Tracy Bergey said, “I got a lot out of it really. The mood was energetic, like a party, but we were there to buckle down!
The library staff was EXCELLENT — the librarian spent at least 20 minutes with me helping with sources.
“I lasted all night! Oh yeah I’ll do it again! I can easily say that because I attended, I managed to actually stay on a timeline!”
It is hoped that this will become a regular event in the fall and winter terms
in Abbotsford and plans are afoot to host an LNAP event in the Chilliwack library campus on March 9. Watch the library’s Facebook page for details: https://www.facebook.com/UFVlibrary/.
Lenore Newman, Carl Peters and Molly Ungar the First Speakers in Abbotsford Library’s New Space
Database News By Patti Wilson
If you are interested in keeping up with the latest developments in the world of science, be sure to
check out our new online subscription to Science. We now have access to this top ranked journal from 1997 to current. This colorful website
includes news, research, photos, videos, podcasts, career information and more. Please note, our
subscription is to Science, and does not include affiliated titles such as Science Immunology.
Dr. Lenore Newman, UFV’s Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment Lenore Newman will be the next speaker for
Buttons. On September 21, in celebration of
Dr. Newman, UFV’s Canada Research Chair
Kate to BC, Dr. Molly Ungar spoke about
Abbotsford library’s new multi-purpose space. in Food Security and the Environment and
an Associate Professor of Geography at UFV,
the Royal Visit of Prince William and his wife Queen Elizabeth II in Portraiture.
will talk about her new book, Speaking in cod
The Astrophysical Data System, produced by
the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, is a detailed index to astrophysical research reports
and data. ADS provides links to arXiv, publisher’s sites and other repositories. Although the database itself is free to search, we have proxied the database so that students/faculty will be able to
tongues : a Canadian culinary journey, at the
connect to the licensed scholarly journal articles
Abbotsford library on Tuesday, April 4th at 2
from publishers such as Springer, Elsevier and
p.m.
Wiley. The database is useful for astronomy and
Carl Peters and Molly Ungar previously gave
astrophysics research.
talks in the space. On November 17, Carl
Peters spoke about Gertrude Stein’s Tender
“Lenore Newman explores Canada’s rich and evolving culinary landscape in Speaking in Cod Tongues. From oceans to prairie, from bakeapples to fiddleheads, from maple syrup to k’aaw, from the height of urban dining to picnics in parks.”
(Image: The Carina nebula by ESO | CC BY)
Dr. Carl Peters
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Library Wins Bragging Rights as Best Station at UFV’s New Student Amazing Race
Students participate in the Amazing Race on the Abbotsford campus. By Kim Isaac
feel welcome. We were delighted when the Library won the student vote for
supported UFV’s efforts to help new students, whether domestic or interna-
sure that everyone knows we won.
Library staff on both the Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses have actively tional, become familiar with the services available to help them succeed. In August, all new students were invited to participate in the Amazing Race,
where they were assigned to teams led by student guides. Teams competed
for prizes by visiting departments and completing various tasks. We kept our task simple: teams were given a clue to one of a number of specific locations
in the library. Once they found the right place, students entered their names in a prize draw. We provided water stations and candy, and staff members
were located throughout the library to chat with the students and make them
best Amazing Race station! The prize was bragging rights, so we are making The Library also participated in a special orientation day for incoming
international students. Students came in groups and spent an hour in the
Abbotsford library. They met library staff stationed at various locations to find out some basic need-to-know information and, we hope, learn that
we are here to help them. Although we aren’t able to measure this in any
objective way, staff report anecdotally that we are seeing more international students using library facilities and asking for assistance this fall.
Delayed Abby Renos Provide Opportunities By Kim Isaac
re-designed service points, a print/copy centre, a
In September we held our first library program in
an announcement about funding for a planned
But for this year we’ve just added some additional
Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge,
In spring 2016, the UFV Library waited to hear renovation of the main floor of the Abbotsford campus library. We waited…and we waited… until finally it was too late for the work to be
done within the summertime window of opportunity. A tremendous amount of planning and
work had already gone into the project, including weeding and shifting the collections on that floor to open up space that could be repurposed. We
makerspace, and individual student study spaces.
(old) furniture, and now have some time to work
“Perhaps our most daunting task is to come up with a plan to offer library services with the entire main floor closed off for the summer.”
renovation, so empty shelves were removed, the
with the space before putting up walls and pur-
people-oriented spaces were created. Eventually,
In one corner of the library, we’ve set aside some
carpet underneath them was repaired, and new, these spaces will become group study rooms,
History faculty member Dr. Molly Ungar presented her paper: “’I Have to Be Seen to Be
Believed’— Queen Elizabeth II in Portraiture.” Dr. Ungar’s talk and corresponding slides were fascinating, and everyone was very happy with
how well the open space worked for this event.
The next event, on November 17th, saw English faculty member Dr. Carl Peters present his
recently published book on Gertrude Stein’s
succeeded in getting institutional support to
go ahead with the non-construction part of the
this area. In honour of the visit of William and
chasing new furniture.
space for events and future makerspace activities.
Tender Buttons.
Stay tuned for updates on next summer’s renovations. Perhaps our most daunting task is to come up with a plan to offer library services with the entire main floor closed off for the summer.
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Speaking in Cod Tongues:
Canada’s Culinary Landscape A Conversation with Lenore Newman
Lenore Newman holds a Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Environment, and is an Associate Professor of Geography at the University of the Fraser Valley. She lives in Roberts Creek, British Columbia.
2pm
Tuesday th April
4
Abbotsford campus library Light refreshments served
Lenore Newman explores Canada’s rich and evolving culinary landscape in Speaking in Cod Tongues. From oceans to prairie, from bakeapples to fiddleheads, from maple syrup to k’aaw, from the height of urban dining to picnics in parks, Newman describes a delicious and emerging melange representing the multifaceted nature of Canada.
Therapy Dogs Give Love to Students in Abbotsford and Chilliwack Libraries Both Chilliwack and Abbotsford libraries held successful
de-stressing events in the fall and Chilliwack library held
another one this spring. The Chilliwack library’s fall event was themed “Maui Monday” and the February event was “Under the Sea,” while Abbotsford library focused on
therapy dogs. Whatever else happened, students loved the
dogs in both libraries. Maybe every day should be dog day in the library.
Abbotsford library has scheduled March 15 as their next de-stressing event.
Above, Mac taking a break in Chilliwack library. Left, therapy dogs got lots of attention during the Abbotsford library de-stressing event.
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Chilliwack library staff organized a beach-themed retirement party in the Aboriginal gathering place for library technician Betty Weirda’s retirement.
Library Technicians Betty Weirda and Sue Kleiv Retire By Kim Isaac
Betty was especially
UCFV in 1995 and during her early years worked
who were stressed and
Betty began her career as a library technician at
in the Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Mission cam-
pus libraries. In 2001 she was appointed to a fulltime position in Chilliwack, which she held until her retirement. Betty was an integral part of the close-knit Chilliwack library team.
Betty was dedicated to helping students, to the point that her colleagues rarely beat her to the
good at calming students overwhelmed; she would quietly talk to the student to find out what the problem was and
help them resolve it. As
a member of the university’s accessibility com-
Abbotsford library (it was mostly Mary-Anne MacDougall, left in photo)
ing. Although one of her responsibilities was to
mittee, Betty was always created a proper British tea party for Sue Kleiv’s (right) retirement in June. did so many little things that kept the library runthinking about ways to
late library materials, Betty made up for it by
help using the library.
service desk if she spotted someone approach-
deliver bad news in the form of bills for lost or
going above and beyond when it came to helping students, staff, faculty and colleagues. Her calm, helpful manner and incredible knowledge of
library resources was appreciated by library users.
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make things better for patrons who needed extra
ning smoothly.
As a colleague, Betty intuitively knew when one
ment, and together they look forward to having
of her co-workers was having a bad day, and
would kindly offer her help and support. She
became known as the “library fairy” because she
Betty will be joining her husband Harry in retiremore time for camping and being with their children and grandchildren.
continued on page 6
Librarian Colleen Bell on Sabbatical and Library Technician Korina Gratton on Education Leave
Sue Kleiv: Long Library Career continued from page 5
Sue’s retirement marks the end of a long and
Information Literacy & Web Services
successful career in libraries, including an affil-
working on a research-based project for the
days of Fraser Valley College. She started out
2017). The primary product will be a draft
ber of years, and then from 1978-1981 Sue
thinking strategically about the library’s data
serials. After taking a career break to focus on
From her sabbatical proposal: “In an era of
1992, and served most recently as Acquisitions
changing student and faculty demographics,
earned her LIBT diploma while balancing
resources and tools, and an increasingly
Sue has seen libraries go from a totally print
ment plan is a valuable and necessary tool
and physical collections, which of course has a
Library.
all Sue has consistently risen to the challenges
developing policy, identifying gaps and need-
ethic, her creative sleuthing and problem-solv-
Librarian Colleen Bell is on sabbatical,
iation with UFV that goes back to the early
four months of her leave (January-April
at Fraser Valley Regional Library for a num-
assessment plan for the library — a way of
worked in the FVC Library in acquisitions and
needs.
children Robin and Katie, Sue came back in
increasing competition for fewer resources,
Technician-in-Charge. Along the way Sue
increasing demand for and use of online
work, family, and her studies.
interdisciplinary program focus, an assess-
focus to today’s complex mixture of digital
for any academic library, including the UFV
huge effect on acquisitions work. Through it
“A good assessment plan aids the library in
of change, maintaining her remarkable work
ed service and operational improvements,
ing abilities, her determined accuracy, and her
and decision-making and strategic planning. Information, Literacy & Web Services Librarian Col“I propose to develop a draft assessment plan
leen Bell
cheerful dedication to the library and those it serves.
for the UFV Library that will focus on the
Coffee or lunch breaks shared with Sue in the
collections. The plan will be presented to
laughter. She was always happy to provide her
revision, and adoption following my sabbat-
television series. A voracious reader, Sue had
Abbotsford library technician Korina
leagues mentioned and was always willing to
courses, focusing on communications and
and a fabulous baker, and over the years library
When she completes these courses, Korina
skills in the kitchen. Sue is an accomplished
Bachelors of General Studies degree, which
point to their amazingly creative tea cozies
We will continue to see both Colleen and
Carmen Miranda hat.
plete their projects.
and husband Gerry many happy years of retire-
library’s services, operations, facilities, and
staff room were often marked with a lot of
library faculty and staff for review, comment,
latest recommendations for must-watch British
ical.”
generally read most of the books that her col-
Gratton is on education leave, taking five
engage in a discussion. Sue is an excellent cook
media and communications studies minors.
staff were the frequent beneficiaries of her
will still have five left to complete for her
knitter, and many of her colleagues proudly
she’s hoping to turn it into a CMNS degree.
that include a Doctor Who TARDIS and a
Korina around the institution as they com-
Although we miss her very much, we wish Sue ment to enjoy their family and their hobbies.
Abbotsford library technician Korina Gratton
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Conversations with Human Books
10 1 am –
pm
March 15th
Atrium outside Chilliwack campus library Light refreshments served
A human library challenges people’s understanding of stereotypes and educates them about diversity. A human library event allows people to check out human “books” and talk with them about their experiences. Our books range from varying religious perspectives to sexual orientation to non-traditional sports and careers to an arranged marriage to mental health advocacy. Call the Chilliwack library at 604-795-2824 to register.
Library Displays Highlight Collection
Library tech Jacy Cho built a Christmas tree out of books for this display of staff picks for Christmas break.
By Susan Gibbs and Lisa Morry
form, works such as Maus that discuss difficult
nurse’s cape.
Abbotsford display area just before Christmas
culus.
of books for our holiday reading display and we
Our growing graphic novel collection hit the (lower centre photo).
The display included a variety of graphic novel
works ranging from popular titles in Marvel, the biography of Nelson Mandela in comic book
subject matter, and even a cartoon guide to calIn Chilliwack, we noted holidays with our war nurse Remembrance Day display (lower right
photo). Thanks to Associate Professor, Registered Nursing, Pam Causton for lending us the antique
Library tech Jacy Cho built a Christmas tree out created a Snoopy sleeping on top of his house
with a Charlie Brown Christmas tree as our entry into the CEP door decorating contest. We didn’t win, but it was fun anyway.
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Halloween Spirit in Chilliwack Library
Freedom to Read Abbotsford campus library displayed challenged and censored books from the last 100 years. From Alice in Wonderland to Animal Farm, and from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games, you’ll be surprised at what shocks and offends. One thing is certain in a good library, there will always be something to offend someone!
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From left in the top photo, library tech Lisa Morry, Education Librarian Heather Compeau, library techs Jacy Cho and Leslie Olsen. From left in left bottom photo, library techs Janelle Haley and Jacy Cho. Library tech Clarissa Booth with a friend in the bottom right photo. Yes, we really wore that. Chilliwack library staff
got into the spirit of the 80s for Halloween 2016.
We had so much fun dressing up for the day. Don’t you love that puppy pumpkin?
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