Archer Library Annual Report 2024-25

Abstract

One of the significant events celebrated in this year's Annual Report is the (re)-gifting by Brad McNaughton of the University's leather crest that proudly hung in Darke Hall in the early years of Regina College. As you will see, the crest has had journeys known and unknown that took it far afield before coming home to the University Archives. In many ways, the crest represents all of us. No matter how we became part of the University of Regina family - whether we grew up as part of its extended community, came into it as students, or committed to expanding knowledge, learning, and research as new faculty and staff members - we all have stories about how the U of R has woven its way through our lives. But no matter how far we travel in our lives and careers, there is always a need to return home - to celebrate our successes, to share our memories, to inspire a love of learning in a new generation, and just to relax in a (mostly) familiar place. The Dr. John Archer Library and Archives encapsulates all this. In these pages you will see many successes, more than a few memories, a definite love of learning, and a welcoming place that is always looking towards something new and exciting. Thank you for being part of our family. We could not have built this home without you.