Rooted Collections: A Policy for Indigenous Knowledges

Summary: Xwi7xwa Library is Canada’s only branch of an academic library that prioritizes the collection of Indigenous authors, creators, research. As Indigenous authors and creators increase their publications the branch has had to articulate the scope of its collection as one of UBC Library’s smallest branch. During this session Karleen Delaurier-Lyle (Information Services Librarian) will present on Xwi7xwa’s collection development policy and the values that helped to inform its development.

Facilitators:
– Karleen Delaurier-Lyle, Information Services Librarian at Xwi7xwa Library

This event will hosted online on Zoom.
Venue: Online