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The Icelandic Collection

Welcome to the new LibGuide for our Icelandic Special Collections here at the University of Manitoba. Here you can find links to electronic resources for both research and learning Icelandic. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Under Collection Additions are the most recent additions to our physical book collection, updated daily.The physical collection currently includes over 34000 items, 29766 of which are circulating and are available through interlibrary loan. 

Icelandic Connection

Upcoming Events

The Day Iceland Stood Still

The Day Iceland Stood Still

On October 24, we mark a turning point in Iceland’s history.

On this date in 1975, 90% of Iceland’s women took a stand. They left their workplaces and homes for a full day—refusing to work, cook, or provide childcare—in order to show how essential women’s contributions are to society. Known as Kvennafrídagurinn (Women’s Day Off), this historic strike drew worldwide attention and led to real change: the following year, Iceland’s parliament passed a law guaranteeing equal rights for women and men.

To commemorate this powerful act of solidarity, we are hosting two screenings (17:00 and 19:00) of the documentary The Day Iceland Stood Still on Thursday, October 24 in the Dafoe Theatre, room 160 Elizabeth Dafoe

Come and learn more about the day when women’s voices changed a nation.

THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL

 

The Icelandic Collection

 
Thanks to the financial resources raised by the V.I.P. (Valuing Icelandic Presence) Millennium Campaign The Icelandic Collection was relocated in October 2000 to an expanded, renovated and modernized space in the Elizabeth Dafoe Library. A world-class facility, The Icelandic Collection section is home to The Iceland Reading Room, a centre providing for the teaching and research needs of the 21st century by offering state-of-the-art reading, seminar and study rooms.
 
Also part of the section is the Dr. Paul H.T. Thorlakson Gallery showcasing exhibitions ranging from ancient Icelandic sagas in vellum manuscripts to contemporary artwork by Icelandic and local artists.
 

Icelandic Special Collections and Rare Books Librarian

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Katrin Nielsdottir
Contact:
330 Elizabeth Dafoe Library
25 Chancellor’s Circle
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
2045838719
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