Ken Hernden
University Archivist and Associate University Librarian
Queen's University
Ken Hernden BA (Hons.), MLIS (Western University) is University Archivist and Associate University Librarian at Queen’s University with direct responsibility for the Queen’s University Archives and the W. D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections and shared accountability as a member of the Vice-Provost and University Librarian’s senior team for the academic mission, strategic directions, and administration of the Queen’s University Library. Before coming to Queen’s, Ken served for thirteen years as University Librarian and University Archivist at Algoma University, where he established the Engracia de Jesus Matias Archives and Special Collections. He was also founding co-director of the Shingwauk Indian Residential Schools Centre. He has worked at Rush University (Chicago), York University (Toronto), and the North Bay Public Library.
Presenting at the following sessions
The past year has been an incredibly exciting one for Canadiana, with much groundwork laid to grow content held within the collections and the infrastructure supporting it. This session will provide an overview of four key activities that will inform development of the collections and infrastructure
