We are thrilled to announce the revival of the ETCL Nuts and Bolts series. This relaunch will explore emerging methodologies in Digital Humanities, open scholarship, and community-driven research.
The Nuts and Bolts discussions are designed to focus on the pragmatics of digital research and tap into the experiences and expertise of people working on a variety of DH projects.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 4:00–5:00 PM PST
Location: ETCL Lab, UVic Libraries (McPherson Library, 3rd Floor, Room A314)
No registration required – just drop by if you’re interested!
Session Highlights
“Building the first library-based institute of advanced studies for Transdisciplinary Collaboration” (Dr. Matt Huculak, KULA: Library Futures Academy)
This talk will explore the creation of the first-ever library institute of advanced studies at the University of Victoria in October 2024. The ever-increasing pace of technological development is profoundly impacting the health and well-being of humanity and our environment. While some impacts are discipline-specific, many are common across fields. As such, valuable insights from one domain can greatly benefit others. As the university’s academic commons, libraries are hubs of digital transformation, providing physical and digital spaces, expertise, access to knowledge, and the convening power to accelerate transdisciplinary research and build intellectual community. Thus, academic libraries are catalysts for innovation and creativity, breaking down research silos across the university. How can we best de-silo and build transdisciplinary spaces for our shared future?
Why Attend?
- Discover how academic libraries are evolving into dynamic hubs of innovation, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and digital transformation across campus
- Explore groundbreaking initiatives in library-led research collaboration, including insights from UVic’s pioneering institute of advanced studies
- Join a vibrant discussion about reimagining library spaces as catalysts for intellectual community and transdisciplinary knowledge creation
- Network informally with like-minded people
We hope to see you there!