Dear Colleagues,

This is just to remind you of the support that is available for Central European Canadianists wishing to come to Brno to do research in the extensive Canadian Studies library at the Masaryk University Canadian Studies Centre.

Most of the Canadian Studies books are housed in the library of the Faculty of Arts, which has an open shelf system, so there is full and easy access to material. The library is normally open seven days a week (except for a short summer break in July, and at the time of some holidays, in particular Christmas and Easter). The majority of journals, and all the videos, are in the Department of English and American Studies; access there can usually be arranged for any day as well.

The Central European Network will reserve and pay for accommodation in Brno for up to six nights, and will also pay for the photocopying of materials (up to a maximum of 600 CZK).

The opportunity to have access to these materials is particularly beneficial to students, whether at the MA or PhD level, but may also prove useful to teachers doing research, wishing to prepare a new course, etc.

Those wishing to come to Brno should send the Central European Canadian Studies Secretariat a brief description of why they would like to use the facilities at Masaryk University; students should also include a note from a teacher confirming this. Please send these to Petr Vurm (vurm@phil.muni.cz). Please do this well before the planned visit, to ensure that accommodation can be arranged.

Looking forward to welcoming you in Brno,

Don Sparling

President, Central European Association for Canadian Studies