Acknowledgments

We are profoundly grateful for the early support and dedication of our volunteers. Without their contributions, the progress of this project would have been impossible.

• Vlad Tumanov, professor emeritus in Comparative Literature, Western University – attentive proofreading and textual guidance.

• Jodi Younger – voice recording for video presentations, ensuring clear and engaging narration.

• Deborah Meert-Williston, Special Collections Librarian, Archives and Research Collections Centre, Western Libraries – preparation of visual materials for distribution, professional advice on database components, and advocacy for the project.

• Leslie Tsai, Laurie Chan, Ashley Staines – data research and preparation for outreach initiatives.

• Olha Buchel – development of the database prototype, with visuals and metadata

• Marcia Beaton, Rvel Realty Brokerage – graciously offered space for the very first workshop on rare collections and the database project

• Western Libraries – offered space for one of the workshop sessions

• Colton Somerville, Old South Business Association – general support to the project and valuable connections facilitating outreach.

• A special thank you goes to those who donated, purchased our artworks, and ordered services.

Each contribution has been essential in laying the foundation for the next steps of the Rare Collections Database project.

Join us on this exciting path! Please send us a word if you believe your expertise can contribute to the project: info@dsartistrylabs.com