Not Bound by Time: Book Production in the Seventeenth and Twenty-First Centuries

Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 from 4:30pm-5:30pm
Dalhousie Art Gallery, Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Avenue

Dr. Stijn Van Rossem
University of Antwerp

Andrew Steeves
Gaspereau Press

Historian Dr. Stijn Van Rossem will begin this lecture by drawing on his research on the organization and operation of the printshop and bookshop of the Verdussen family in Antwerp in the seventeenth century. He will take us inside the Verdussen’s business, the Red Lion, to illustrate how this firm conducted its business over successive generations and through various typographical innovations in response to cultural, economic, and political change. Then, Andrew Steeves, designer and publisher at Gaspereau Press, in Kentville, Nova Scotia, will show how a small literary press of the twenty-first century has more in common with the Verdussens than well-established conventions and practices employed in today’s mainstream publishing trade. Together, Van Rossem and Steeves will demonstrate that innovation in a twenty-first century printing firm draws heavily on historic roots of four centuries earlier.

Show your support for local literacy initiatives by stopping by the fundraising table in the Rowe Atrium on February 23 from 11:30 – 2:00. Purchase your bowling tickets, enjoy a baked treat, or make a donation for this important cause.

Let’s get together and celebrate reading week with an outdoor skate!

We’ll meet at the Oval at 6:30 then head to a pub to warm up. Skates are free. See you there!

Interested to learn more about job interviews for information professionals? Don’t miss the Mock Interview Demonstration by Management Career Services! Watch as three MLIS students are interviewed by a panel of interviewers from library and information management careers.

The Mock Interview Demonstration will take place February 24, 2015 from 2:30-5:30pm in Rowe 3089.

Special thanks to Halifax Public Library staff Cathy Maddigan (Director, Human Resources), Kathleen Peverill (Director, Community and Branch Services) and David Hansen (Branch Manager, Captain William Spry Public Library) for joining us as our mock interviewers.

RSVP on myCareer! (Please note: registration is required.)

SIMSA is hosting a great event for a great cause!

Please consider buying a ticket to attend a fun bowling night to raise money for charity. “Bowling Across Borders” will take place Friday, February 27th from 6:00 – 9:00. All funds raised will go to the Halifax Public Library Literacy Program, so feel free to bring your friends and help make this a success!

If you can’t attend, please consider making a donation of any denomination to support this literacy program in Halifax!

Personal Wellness

As empowered as we are as pending information professionals, sometimes we just don’t want to take the time to look for resources or sometimes or we don’t know that we need to help until it is offered. So here is a list of resources both on and off campus:

Dalhousie counselling services

Personal counselling is an opportunity to resolve problems, improve understanding and learn new skills. It provides a supportive and confidential environment where you can talk openly about your concerns and feelings.

Appointments can only be made by dropping into Counselling Services 2nd floor, LeMarchant Mixed-Use Building, or by calling (902) 494-2081.

http://www.dal.ca/campus_life/student_services/health-and-wellness/counselling/personal-counselling.html

Peer Support

The mission of the Peer-Support Mental Health Group is to foster well-being at Dalhousie University through a community of mental health allies who provide peer-support services, raise awareness about mental health on campus, and stand against the stigma surrounding mental disorders and mental illness.

Laura Burke, the Mental Health Peer Support Coordinator, has a desk in the front entry way of the DSU offices.  She can be reached at (902) 718-7158 at any time during the day, or at dsupeer@dal.ca.

http://www.dsu.ca/peersupport

Avalon Centre

The Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to eliminate sexual assault/abuse, and to change the current socio-political culture that fosters sexism, social injustice and other forms of oppression.

Appointments can be made over a phone they can also provide information, referral to other suitable agencies and emotional support over the phone 902-422-4240.

After an immediate sexual assault (within 72 hours) please contact the Avalon SANE Response Line 902-425-0122.

Offices are located at 1526 Dresden Row, 4th Floor.

http://avaloncentre.ca/

Pride Health

prideHealth provides safe and accessible primary health care services for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ). By meeting people in community locations and places that are safe, we hope to establish relationships and build trust as a means to improve the health of the rainbow community.

prideHealth Coordinator:
Tel: 902-473-1433
prideHealth@cdha.nshealth.ca

Appointment Requests:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Tel: 902-220-0643
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/pridehealth

South House

We are a trans-and queer-positive space and are proud to offer a wheelchair accessible space. We offer a resource centre, library, and free meeting space for woman-positive and anti-oppression organizing and gathering.

Though they cannot offer crisis counseling, they are able to refer people to organizations that are able to help in crisis situations. South House is a gender-inclusive “safe space” and home-away-from home for all students, staff and faculty of the Dalhousie/King’s community as well as the Halifax community.

http://southhousehalifax.ca/

 

Loaded Ladle: because it ain’t just about your mind!

The Loaded Ladle serves free, locally produced meals at the Dalhousie Student Union Building on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 1pm. Anyone and everyone is welcome to volunteer with us or eat our delicious food. BYO cutlery and container!

http://loadedladle.com/

 

** Special thanks to Elizabeth O’Brian for her help identifying resources