Join us October 4-7th in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick on the University of New Brunswick campus, hosted by UNB Libraries.
Hackfest will kicks things off on October 4th, followed by two and half days of library technology madness and further possible workshops. All for one low price.
Access 2016 Organizing Committee
- Jeff Carter, Co-Chair
- Monica Fitzpatrick
- James MacKenzie, Co-Chair
- Sue Oliver
- David Ross
- Linda Roulston
- Patti Simmons
- Joanne Smyth
- Merle Steeves, Co-Chair
- Phillip Taber
- Mario Tiozzo
Contact us at accesslibcon@gmail.com
About Access
Access is Canada’s premier library technology conference bringing librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers together to discuss cutting-edge library technologies.
Access is a single stream conference featuring in-depth analyses, panel discussions, poster presentations, lightning talks, hackfest, and plenty of time for networking and social events.
About UNB Libraries
UNB Libraries, with three libraries on the Fredericton campus, have been at the forefront of innovation, redefining the role of academic libraries over the past decades. In addition to innovative study and teaching spaces, the Libraries provide a rich collection of print and electronic resources, rare books, manuscripts, and other special collections, and hosts one of the longest-running digital scholarship centres in Canada.
About UNB
The University of New Brunswick is a public university with campuses located in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick. It is the oldest English language university in Canada, and among the oldest public universities in North America. Founded in 1785, UNB offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 60 disciplines and continuing education in a variety of fields. Access will be held on the Fredericton Campus.
About Fredericton
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River, which flows west to east as it bisects the city; it is the dominant natural feature of the area. One of the main urban centres in New Brunswick, the city has a population of approximately 56,000.
An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities, the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Fredericton Region Museum, and The Playhouse, a performing arts venue. The city hosts the annual Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, attracting regional and international jazz, blues, rock, and world artists. Fredericton is also an important and vibrant centre point for the region’s top visual artists; many of New Brunswick’s notable artists live and work here today.