Glenbow's Archives Move to University of Calgary

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From left: the Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism; Dr. Mary-Jo Romaniuk

vice-provost, libraries and cultural resources; donors Sharon and Bill Siebens; President Elizabeth Cannon; Glenbow Board Chair Irfhan Rawji; and student Sonia Jarmula. (photo by Riley Brandt, University of Calgary)

Two Western Canadian institutions are taking an innovative approach to community-based research with the creation of the Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary.

Over the next two years, Glenbow’s Library and Archives will be relocated to the university's Taylor Family Digital Library.

University president Elizabeth Cannon says the initiative will provide new opportunities for students, scholars and the public to access historic materials. 

“The Glenbow collections will elevate the University of Calgary’s libraries and cultural resources, providing enhanced engagement with teaching, research and public interest in Western Canada," says Cannon.

Glenbow board chair Irfhan Rawji says the move will free resources so the museum can pursue its core roles.

"By leveraging this new space at the university to feature part of Glenbow’s collection, we can focus on ensuring other impressive aspects of our collection – such as our vast array of contemporary and historical art – have more room to be displayed in our building for the public to enjoy.”

Source: University of Calgary / Glenbow Museum