ACCOLEDS 2016
The 2016 workshop was held from November 29 to December 1 at the University of Victoria in Victoria, B.C. 2016 marked the 20th anniversary of the DLI.
Program
Day 1 — Tuesday, November 29
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:15–8:40 | Registration |
| 8:40–8:45 | Housekeeping — Hosts |
| 8:45–9:00 | Welcome — Jonathan Bengtson, University Librarian, University of Victoria |
| 9:00–10:00 | DLI update — David Price & Chantal Ripp, Statistics Canada |
| 10:00–10:15 | Coffee Break |
| 10:15–11:30 | BC Stats — Martin Monkman, BC Stats |
| 11:30–1:00 | Lunch on your own |
| 1:00–3:00 | 2016 Census Dissemination: Release Strategy and Products & Services Line — Glen Hohlmann, Paul Schwets & Mary-Lynne (Mini) Reid |
| 3:00–3:15 | Coffee Break |
| 3:15–4:45 | Lightning Strikes: Kelly LeBlanc (U Alberta SLIS), Gilbert Bede (Okanagan College), James Doiron (U Alberta), Caroline Tippets (UBC SLAIS), Daniel Brendle-Moczuk (U Victoria) |
| 5:30 | Opening Reception |
Day 2 — Wednesday, November 30
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:45–9:45 | PCCF+ Update — Vince Gray, Western University |
| 9:45–10:15 | Coffee Break |
| 10:15–12:15 | Hands-on GIS — Julie Jones, Simon Fraser University & Daniel Beaulieu, Université de Saint-Boniface |
| 12:15–1:45 | Lunch on your own |
| 1:45–2:30 | Getting Your Hands Dirty with Research Data Management: Part I — Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia |
| 2:30–2:45 | Coffee break |
| 2:45–4:30 | Getting Your Hands Dirty with Research Data Management: Part II — Eugene Barsky |
| 6:30 | DLI 20th Anniversary Dinner |
Day 3 — Thursday, December 1
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:45–9:30 | COPPUL Digital Preservation Initiative — Corey Davis, University of Victoria |
| 9:30–10:15 | Data Rescue and Recovery Update — Vince Gray, Western University |
| 10:15–10:45 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45–12:15 | Hail Data! A Data Preservation Saga — Anna Bombak & Larry Laliberte, University of Alberta |
| 12:15–2:00 | ACCOLEDS AGM (lunch provided) |
| 2:00–2:15 | Wrap Up |
Session Handouts
- DLI Update — Chantal Ripp, Statistics Canada. Slides (PPT)
- BC Stats: Past, Present and Future — Martin Monkman. Slides (PDF)
- 2016 Census Dissemination Strategy & Products and Services Line — Paul Schwets and Mary-Lynne (Mini) Reid. Slides (PDF)
- Navigating the Health PCCF+ Directory — Kelly LeBlanc. Slides (PDF)
- CIHI Graduate Student Program — James Doiron. Slides (PDF)
- Growing Role of Data at UBC’s iSchool — Caroline Tippets. Slides (PDF)
- Tools to Create Interactive Web Data/Stats Charts & Graphs — Daniel Brendle-Moczuk. Slides (PDF)
- PCCF+ Update — Vince Gray. Slides (PDF)
- Hands-on GIS — Julie Jones & Daniel Beaulieu. Slides (PDF) · Handout (PDF)
- Getting Your Hands Dirty with Research Data Management — Eugene Barsky. Slides · UBC Library Data Guide
- COPPUL Digital Preservation Initiative — Corey Davis. Slides (PDF)
- Data Rescue and Recovery Update — Vince Gray. Slides (PDF)
- Hail Data! A Data Preservation Saga — Anna Bombak & Larry Laliberte. Slides (PPTX)
AGM Documents
Local Information
Getting to Victoria: Most major airlines fly to Victoria, including Air Canada and WestJet. From the lower mainland, travel by BC Ferries or Harbour Air float plane.
Airport to downtown: The YYJ Airport Shuttle was $25 one way, $44 return, departing about every 30 minutes. A taxi ran $55–$65. Route #83 serves the airport; a one-way Victoria Transit trip was $2.50, or $5 for a day pass.
Downtown to UVic: The #11 and #14 buses pick up in front of City Hall (Pandora and Douglas) every 10–15 minutes. Campus parking was $8.00 a day.
Getting around: Victoria has a small, walkable downtown core. BC Transit serves the wider city.
Attractions and dining: Tourism Victoria; shopping on Johnson and Government Streets, the Bay Centre and Mayfair Mall; pubs including Bard and Banker, Irish Times, Canoe Brewpub and Spinnakers; vegetarian options at Rebar and Mole.
Accommodation
| Hotel | Address | Phone | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Carlton Plaza | 642 Johnson Street | 1-800-663-7241 | $89 traditional / $109 studio suite + 15% tax |
| Hotel Rialto | 653 Pandora Ave | 1-800-332-9981 | $125.10 + tax (Superior Queen) |
| Sandman Hotel Victoria | 2852 Douglas St | 1-800-726-3626 | $89 standard / $109 suite + 15% tax |
| Craigdarroch Guest House (campus) | UVic campus | 250-721-8395 | $111.95 single / $123.90 double + tax, breakfast included |
Booking deadlines: Best Western October 28, Hotel Rialto October 14, Sandman November 1 (group number 303897). Parking at the Best Western was $8.00 plus tax per night.
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