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UNIVERSITY MUSEUM [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Laurentian University Museum and Arts Centre
1, record 1, English, Laurentian%20University%20Museum%20and%20Arts%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Musée et centre des arts de l'Université Laurentienne
1, record 1, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20et%20centre%20des%20arts%20de%20l%27Universit%C3%A9%20Laurentienne
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sciences - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Eggstraction
1, record 2, English, Eggstraction
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 28th edition of the Ottawa-Carleton Science & Engineering Olympics will be sponsored by the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and Synopsys. This competition will consist of six major events : Web Site Design; Mousetrap Car Race; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Load-Bearing Pasta Bridge Pheonix? Flight(on-site event). 1, record 2, English, - Eggstraction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Eggstraction. Objective: To design a device operated by one person that will extract a Grade A Large egg from the middle of a 4.25-meter radius circle without the operator entering the circle. 1, record 2, English, - Eggstraction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Eggstraction
1, record 2, French, Eggstraction
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stimulé par le succès qu'ont connu les Olympiades en Sciences et Génie par le passé, nous nous retrouvons déjà à la veille de la 28e édition 2008. Les Olympiades sont commanditées par l'Université d'Ottawa, l'université Carleton, le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada et Synopsys. Les Jeux comprendront les six épreuves suivantes : Création du site Web des Olympiades; Course de pièges à souris; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Pont de spaghetti; Le Vol de Phenix (épreuve au musée). 1, record 2, French, - Eggstraction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Eggstraction. Objectif : Conception et construction d'un système, devant être opéré par une personne, qui ira chercher un œuf de calibre A Gros situé au milieu d'un cercle de 4,25 mètre de rayon sans que l'opérateur entre dans le cercle. 1, record 2, French, - Eggstraction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Trade Fairs, Exhibitions, and Shows
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- The Third Eye
1, record 3, English, The%20Third%20Eye
British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name of a travelling exposition, Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia; 1987; Information obtained from the organization. 1, record 3, English, - The%20Third%20Eye
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Salons, foires et expositions (Commerce)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Le troisième œil
1, record 3, French, Le%20troisi%C3%A8me%20%26oelig%3Bil
British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom d'une exposition ambulante, Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia; 1987; Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme. 1, record 3, French, - Le%20troisi%C3%A8me%20%26oelig%3Bil
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Museums
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Collections without Borders: Sustaining Digital Content at Cultural Institutions
1, record 4, English, Collections%20without%20Borders%3A%20Sustaining%20Digital%20Content%20at%20Cultural%20Institutions
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This case study explores how the Museum of Anthropology(MOA) at the University of British Columbia(UBC) successfully conceived and implemented a strategy to digitize its permanent collection and develop a durable database infrastructure. It offers a number of lessons for other institutions looking for ways to develop their own capacities and infrastructures, even if that development is more modest or takes place incrementally. 1, record 4, English, - Collections%20without%20Borders%3A%20Sustaining%20Digital%20Content%20at%20Cultural%20Institutions
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Muséologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Collections sans frontières : Pérenniser les contenus numériques dans les établissements culturels
1, record 4, French, Collections%20sans%20fronti%C3%A8res%20%3A%20P%C3%A9renniser%20les%20contenus%20num%C3%A9riques%20dans%20les%20%C3%A9tablissements%20culturels
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La présente étude de cas examine donc comment le Musée d'anthropologie de l'Université de la Colombie-Britannique a réussi à élaborer et à mettre en œuvre une stratégie visant à numériser ses collections permanentes et à créer une base de données durable. Elle propose un certain nombre de leçons aux autres établissements qui cherchent à développer leurs propres capacités et infrastructures, même si ce travail se veut plus modeste ou est réalisé progressivement. 1, record 4, French, - Collections%20sans%20fronti%C3%A8res%20%3A%20P%C3%A9renniser%20les%20contenus%20num%C3%A9riques%20dans%20les%20%C3%A9tablissements%20culturels
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- baricite
1, record 5, English, baricite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- barićite 2, record 5, English, bari%C4%87ite
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Baricite. Crystal Data : Monoclinic. Optical Properties : Translucent. Color : Colorless to pale blue, varies with iron oxidation. Streak : White to pale blue, darkening after several days. Mineral Group : Vivianite group. Occurrence : As fracture fillings in sideritic iron formation(Yukon Territory, Canada) ;as a folded ribbonlike mass in sediment from a raised beach(Marlborough Province, New Zealand).... Distribution : From the Big Fish River-Rapid Creek area, Yukon Territory, Canada. In Marlborough Province, New Zealand. Name : Honors Dr. Ljudevit Barić, former Director of the Mineralogical Museum and Professor of Mineralogy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia. 2, record 5, English, - baricite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: (Mg,Fe+23(PO4)2·8H2O 3, record 5, English, - baricite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
barićite: The letter C has an acute accent as in Dr. Ljudevit Barić surname. 4, record 5, English, - baricite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- baricite
1, record 5, French, baricite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- barićite 2, record 5, French, bari%C4%87ite
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral du système cristallin, monoclinique, du groupe de la vivianite. 3, record 5, French, - baricite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La baricite des énamines tertiaires est supérieure de 5 ordres de celle des énamines secondaires. 4, record 5, French, - baricite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le contexte ci-haut fait partie du résumé français traduit à partir d'un article russe portant sur la géologie (base des données Pascal). 4, record 5, French, - baricite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (Mg,Fe+23(PO4)2·8H2O 5, record 5, French, - baricite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
barićite : Accent aigu sur la lettre C, comme dans le nom de famille de Ljudevit Barić. 6, record 5, French, - baricite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sciences - General
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mousetrap Car Race
1, record 6, English, Mousetrap%20Car%20Race
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 28th edition of the Ottawa-Carleton Science & Engineering Olympics will be sponsored by the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and Synopsys. This competition will consist of six major events : Web Site Design; Mousetrap Car Race; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Load-Bearing Pasta Bridge Pheonix? Flight(on-site event). 1, record 6, English, - Mousetrap%20Car%20Race
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Objective of the Mousetrap Car Race: Each team is to produce one vehicle powered by a mousetrap. The vehicle should travel a distance of 10 meters in the shortest possible time. 1, record 6, English, - Mousetrap%20Car%20Race
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Course de pièges à souris
1, record 6, French, Course%20de%20pi%C3%A8ges%20%C3%A0%20souris
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stimulé par le succès qu'ont connu les Olympiades en Sciences et Génie par le passé, nous nous retrouvons déjà à la veille de la 28e édition 2008. Les Olympiades sont commanditées par l'Université d'Ottawa, l'université Carleton, le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada et Synopsys. Les Jeux comprendront les six épreuves suivantes : Création du site Web des Olympiades; Course de pièges a souris; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Pont de spaghetti; Le Vol de Phenix (épreuve au musée). 1, record 6, French, - Course%20de%20pi%C3%A8ges%20%C3%A0%20souris
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Course de pièges à souris : Objectif : Conception et construction d'un véhicule entraîné par un piège à souris. Le véhicule devra parcourir une distance de 10 mètres en un temps le plus court. 1, record 6, French, - Course%20de%20pi%C3%A8ges%20%C3%A0%20souris
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Sciences - General
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa-Carleton Science & Engineering Olympics
1, record 7, English, Ottawa%2DCarleton%20Science%20%26%20Engineering%20Olympics
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Science & Engineering Olympics 1, record 7, English, Science%20%26%20Engineering%20Olympics
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 28th edition of the Ottawa-Carleton Science & Engineering Olympics will be sponsored by the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, the Canada Science and Technology Museum, and Synopsys. This competition will consist of six major events : Web Site Design; Mousetrap Car Race; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Load-Bearing Pasta Bridge Pheonix? Flight(on-site event). 1, record 7, English, - Ottawa%2DCarleton%20Science%20%26%20Engineering%20Olympics
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Olympiades en Sciences et Génie d'Ottawa d'Ottawa-Carleton
1, record 7, French, Olympiades%20en%20Sciences%20et%20G%C3%A9nie%20d%27Ottawa%20d%27Ottawa%2DCarleton
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Olympiades en Sciences et Génie 1, record 7, French, Olympiades%20en%20Sciences%20et%20G%C3%A9nie
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stimulé par le succès qu'ont connu les Olympiades en Sciences et Génie par le passé, nous nous retrouvons déjà à la veille de la 28e édition 2008. Les Olympiades sont commanditées par l'Université d'Ottawa, l'université Carleton, le Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada et Synopsys. Les Jeux comprendront les six épreuves suivantes : Création du site Web des Olympiades; Course de pièges a souris; The Fun Machine; Eggstraction; Pont de spaghetti; Le Vol de Phenix (épreuve au musée). 1, record 7, French, - Olympiades%20en%20Sciences%20et%20G%C3%A9nie%20d%27Ottawa%20d%27Ottawa%2DCarleton
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symposium Titles
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Symposium on the Conservation and Preservation of the Cultural Properties - on Preservation and Disaster Planning
1, record 8, English, Symposium%20on%20the%20Conservation%20and%20Preservation%20of%20the%20Cultural%20Properties%20%2D%20on%20Preservation%20and%20Disaster%20Planning
correct, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtained from the Department of Canadian Heritage, Preventive Conservation Services of the Canadian Conservation Institute. The first was in Taipei, Taiwan and sponsored by the Hwa Kang Museum, Chinese Culture University, June 3 to 8, 1995, at the Convention Center at Taipei Municipal Library. 2, record 8, English, - Symposium%20on%20the%20Conservation%20and%20Preservation%20of%20the%20Cultural%20Properties%20%2D%20on%20Preservation%20and%20Disaster%20Planning
Record 8, Key term(s)
- SCPCP 1996
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de symposiums
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- The Symposium on the Conservation and Preservation of the Cultural Properties - on Preservation and Disaster Planning
1, record 8, French, The%20Symposium%20on%20the%20Conservation%20and%20Preservation%20of%20the%20Cultural%20Properties%20%2D%20on%20Preservation%20and%20Disaster%20Planning
correct, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtenue du ministère du Patrimoine canadien, Institut canadien de conservation. 2, record 8, French, - The%20Symposium%20on%20the%20Conservation%20and%20Preservation%20of%20the%20Cultural%20Properties%20%2D%20on%20Preservation%20and%20Disaster%20Planning
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Property Law (civil law)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Visual Resources Curators Copyright Committee
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators%20Copyright%20Committee
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- CVRC Copyright Committee 1, record 9, English, CVRC%20Copyright%20Committee
correct, Canada
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Visual Resources Curators(CVRC) group represents both users and creators. We are museum, university and government visual resource collection managers and staff, as well as commercial slide producers and suppliers. Our clients are users but they include creators : artists/photographers/instructors(sometimes all three in one person), curators, docents and students. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators%20Copyright%20Committee
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Copyright Committee
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Visual Resources Curators Copyright Committee
1, record 9, French, Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators%20Copyright%20Committee
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- CVRC Copyright Committee 1, record 9, French, CVRC%20Copyright%20Committee
correct, Canada
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements confirmés par l'organisme. 1, record 9, French, - Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators%20Copyright%20Committee
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Property Law (civil law)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Visual Resources Curators
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CVRC 1, record 10, English, CVRC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Visual Resources Curators(CVRC) group represents both users and creators. We are museum, university and government visual resource collection managers and staff, as well as commercial slide producers and suppliers. Our clients are users but they include creators : artists/photographers/instructors(sometimes all three in one person), curators, docents and students. 1, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Visual Resources Curators
1, record 10, French, Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CVRC 1, record 10, French, CVRC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements confirmés par l'organisme. 1, record 10, French, - Canadian%20Visual%20Resources%20Curators
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-01-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Museum Applied Science Center for Archeology
1, record 11, English, Museum%20Applied%20Science%20Center%20for%20Archeology
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- MASCA 1, record 11, English, MASCA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... is the technical division of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. When it was established in 1961, it was one of only two organizations worldwide that set as its research goal the development and application of modern scientific techniques to the solution of archaeological problems. MASCA built its reputation through contributions to major improvements in the radiocarbon dating method, including the development of the first calibration curves based on tree-ring dates. 1, record 11, English, - Museum%20Applied%20Science%20Center%20for%20Archeology
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Museum Applied Science Center for Archeology
1, record 11, French, Museum%20Applied%20Science%20Center%20for%20Archeology
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- MASCA 1, record 11, French, MASCA
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-02-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Reefs: Fossils, Skeletons and Shimmering Life
1, record 12, English, Reefs%3A%20Fossils%2C%20Skeletons%20and%20Shimmering%20Life
correct, Alberta
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exhibit, from the Provincial Museum of Alberta and the University of Alberta, Edmonton, held at the Canadian Museum of Nature. 2, record 12, English, - Reefs%3A%20Fossils%2C%20Skeletons%20and%20Shimmering%20Life
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Coraux : fossiles, squelettes et vie chatoyante
1, record 12, French, Coraux%20%3A%20fossiles%2C%20squelettes%20et%20vie%20chatoyante
correct, Alberta
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition du Musée provincial de l'Alberta et de l'Université de l'Alberta à Edmonton tenue au Musée canadien de la nature. 2, record 12, French, - Coraux%20%3A%20fossiles%2C%20squelettes%20et%20vie%20chatoyante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-09-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Museums
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- university museum
1, record 13, English, university%20museum
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- musée universitaire
1, record 13, French, mus%C3%A9e%20universitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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