Special Collections & Archives in the iconic Dana Porter Library building
will open 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. for behind-the-scenes tours
and an overview of its more than 300 collections, including the University of Waterloo Archives.
At 1 p.m., Ken McLaughlin, distinguished professor emeritus and the University of Waterloo’s official historian, will give an illustrated talk telling the story of the development of the 1,000-acre campus, and its impact in Waterloo and beyond.
Special Collections & Archives has identified a number of duplicate titles in the collection that will be made available for sale to the public and university community.
All members of the public and university are welcome. You may review the list of titles for sale (Excel) ahead of time.
International Archives Day (IAD) is celebrated around the world to help people understand why it is important to support archives and the archival profession.
