Outreach Librarian, McGill Library
Responsible for providing engaging, accessible library services to all people through the development and delivery of public-facing programming, exhibitions, and physical and virtual outreach activities. Raises awareness of and increase access to the Collections. Working with other librarians and staff, Jacquelyn creates programming and content that makes the collections more accessible to a broad user-base that includes students, researchers, community members, donors, and alumni.
Education
- Master of Library and Information Studies, McGill University, 2017
- Master of Arts, McGill University, 2013
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Calgary, 2010
Areas of Interest
- Children's Literature
- Culinary Collections
- Knitting and Fibre Arts
- Outreach and hybrid programming
- Digital collections and exhibitions
- Special collections
Selected Publications and Presentations
Cooke, N. & Sundberg, J. “How encrypted Victorian newspaper personal ads shaped fiction like Sherlock and Enola Holmes.” TheConversation. May 1 2023. https://theconversation.com/how-encrypted-victorian-newspaper-personal-ads-shaped-fiction-like-sherlock-and-enola-holmes-200909 [990 words]
Garland, J., Houston, G., Ramundo, M., & Sundberg, J. Rare Colour; A McGill & Montreal Architectural Colouring Book. McGill University Library, 2023.
Sundberg, J., Pappas, Sam, McGill Library. Moments in Time. [Game] November 2022.
Sundberg, J. “Colour and Cards – the Foundations of Tuck & Sons.” ROAAR Groundwork Newsletter. November 2022. https://news.library.mcgill.ca/colour-and-cards-the-foundations-of-tuck-sons/. [602 Words]
Sundberg, J. “Enduringly Paw-pular.” McGill Library Matters. July 7, 2022. https://news.library.mcgill.ca/enduringly-paw-pular/ [1,088 words]
Sundberg, J. & Pecoskie, C. “Enhancing the Discoverability and Accessibility of Handwritten Texts: Applying Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) to McGill University Library Collections.” Panel Presentation. Discovering Collections Discovering Communities (DCDC) Conference 2022, Virtual, 14 July 2022. Duration: 75 minute panel, 20 minute presentation.
Sundberg, J. “Thinking Beyond the Stacks: Games in Special Collections.” Speaker. Serious Play Conference, Florida, USA – attended Virtually. 13 June 2022. Duration: 45 minutes.
Sundberg, J. & Faiza, L. (07-08-2022). The Dog Days of Summer [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/9E0XD1bl7RQ
Sundberg, J.. “Inclusive Storytelling with ROAAr.” Invited presentation. McGill Library EDI (Equity Diversity) Info Share Series, Montreal, Quebec, May 12, 2022. Duration: 30 minutes.
Sundberg, J. “Rebus Puzzles; A Second L👀k at Visual Riddles.” Double Take; ROAAr Spring Newsletter. 12 April 2022. Web. https://news.library.mcgill.ca/rebus-puzzles-a-second-lk-at-visual-riddles/
Sundberg, J., Couture, J., MacHattie, A., Gargamel Studios, & Lee, S. Quiz That So! Digital Game. ROAAr, McGill Library. March 2021. Web. https://mcgill.ca/x/oXr
Sundberg, J., Couture, J. MacHattie, A., Darvasi, P., & Gargamel Studios. Raising Spirits: Part 2. Digital Game. ROAAr, McGill Library October 2020. Web. https://mcgill.ca/x/oXr
Garland, J., Houston, G., Ramundo, M., Sundberg, J., & Williams, L. Rare Colour; A Natural History Colouring Book. McGill University Library, 2019.
Cooke, N., Giuliano, F., Lyons, C., Owens, G, Sundberg, J., & Yearl, M. Many Women, Many Voices : Stories from Mcgill Collections. Montreal: McGill University Library, 2018.
Links
Twitter @McGill_Rare (contributor)
Instagram @McGill_Rare (contributor)
McGill Library Matters (Editor contributor)