Public Talk at the University of Alberta

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Jeff Moon, the Director of the CARL Portage Network, will be visiting the U of A campus on Tuesday, February 12. As part of his visit here he will be delivering a presentation in the morning for library staff entitled:  “Research Data Management Services in Canada: A CARL Portage Network Progress Update”.
We invite any interested library staff from area libraries to join us for his talk!
RSVP at the link below – session details are also included:
Please contact James Doiron, Research Data Management Services Coordinator at the UofA Libraries, with any questions: jdoiron@ualberta.ca

University of Alberta’s Opening Up Copyright instructional modules

Member News
“Opening Up Copyright instructional modules is pleased to share an update on the series along with several new openly licensed modules and renewed opportunities to contribute.

Building on the initial two modules (Images and Public Domain) released in March 2018, we have now produced six additional modules on the following topics:

·         Open Licensing and Creative Commons

·         Other Types of Intellectual Property (IP)

·         Theoretical Foundations for Copyright

·         CCH v. LSUC

·         SOCAN v. Bell, and

·         Section 13: Ownership of Copyright”

All of the modules can be found here: https://sites.library.ualberta.ca/copyright/

Dr. Hongxing (Bill) Geng, Ph.D, new Associate University Librarian, Library Academic Services Support, Athabasca University Library

Member News

AU Library is pleased to announce that Dr. Hongxing (Bill) Geng has been hired to the position of Associate University Librarian, Library Academic Services Support, effective January 21, 2019. Hongxing has worked in the Library since 2008, in positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as Acting Manager, Web Projects & Services. Hongxing received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan in 2017. In his work with the Library Hongxing has managed and contributed to many Library projects, including the redesign of the Library website, Digital Reading Room, and AUSpace, the University’s institutional repository. Through his work, Hongxing has demonstrated a keen interest in ensuring seamless access to Library resources for learners, commitment to furthering the Library’s goals, and collaborating with stakeholders. Please join AU in welcoming Hongxing to his new role.

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7 Questions with David Mucz

7 Questions

This month’s issue of 7 Questions with AAAL Members features David Mucz, Academic Librarian at Red Deer College.

DM RDC Library Photo _sq1. When was the last time you were nervous?
When I moved to a new apartment after 4.5 years in one place!

2. If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
A language of some kind, probably French or Mandarin!

3. What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

  • The Beach Boys – Don’t Worry Baby
  • U2 – I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For
  • Bee Gees – More than a Woman
  • Father John Misty – Real Love Baby
  • Jack Johnson – Washing Dishes

4. What are some of your favourite podcasts?

  • Deep State Radio
  • iFanboy – Pick of the Week Podcast
  • Slate Political Gabfest
  • Radio Atlantic
  • BBC – The Documentary

5. What do you eat for breakfast?
Coffee, Cheerios and a Banana

6. What do you do when you’re not working?
I love to read, run, experience new restaurants and travel abroad.

7. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Singapore! Excellent transportation, food and culture with a world class airport.

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