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Archives

A guide to accessing archival materials at ECU and online. Includes information on key archival concepts, online archives resources and archival citations.

How to do Archival Research at ECU

Visit the Archives database (AtoM)

The Archives database is the best place to start searching for archival material. Here you can search the descriptions of archival holdings. As the archives develops, you will also be able to find digitized materials through the platform. If you would like to view something that you find listed in the database, you can make an appointment by sending an email to archives@ecuad.ca. You'll need to make note of the title and reference code.

Please note that many of the archival materials that we care for are not yet listed in the database. We are continually adding new descriptions and digital objects. If you can't find what you are looking for, please contact us.

Visit the pages Searching the ECU Archives database and Navigating Results and Descriptions in the ECU Archives database (by these links or in the drop-down menu) for more information on how to search and use the database.

Visit eCollections@ECU

eCollections at Emily Carr is a platform that collects showcases and preserves works created by the ECU Community and items related to the University's history. Here you will be able to view digitized archival materials. Current archival collections include:

  • Academic Calendars
  • Archival Photographs
  • Degree Exhibition Documentation (Grad Show)
  • Graduate Student Theses
  • Student Publications
  • University publications and posters

Make an Appointment with an Archivist

One of the most effective ways to conduct archival research is to reach out the archives/archivist. They are the people who know the collections the best and whose job it is to make materials available. If you are a new or experienced researcher, feel free to reach out to archives@ecuad.ca to arrange a meeting and discuss what archival resources exist related to your research/practice.

 library@ecuad.ca       604-844-3840        520 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC