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BCIT Library
Address
3700 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3H2
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Supervising Librarian/Archivist
Name: Cynthia McLellan
Email: cmclellan13@bcit.ca
Purpose of the project:
To enhance and update the Scholars Portal of the BCIT Institutional Repository. Collect missing faculty information, update the database and promote the Institutional Repository around BCIT campuses. Work with the Institutional Repository Librarian to elevate the profile of the IR. Spring 2025 the IR is being migrated to a new platform, after that the focus will switch to promotion.
Summary of activities required to carry out the project:
Meeting with faculty, collecting data and headshots, creating promotional material, presenting at department meetings and other events around campus, and data entry. This work experience will require being at the BCIT Burnaby campus most of the time. Some travel to satellite campuses may be required. Work from home may be arranged for certain portions of the work experience.
Expectations of the end result of the project, for both host and student:
The student will gain experience working with faculty and with Islandora 2. They may have an opportunity to create and present promotional material. There will be opportunities to participate in department meetings and discussions.
The BCIT Institutional Repository will have a strengthened relationship with faculty and staff who publish regularly and an up to date and enhanced version of the Scholar’s Portal.
Time periods in which the project could be supervised:
- Winter Term 2 (January – April)
- Summer Session, Term 1 (May – June)
Is there a deadline by which the project must be completed?
December 2025
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.