Max Read

Max Read is the Communications and Thesis Coordinator at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of British Columbia. In 1996 she was a leader on the Library/Graduate Studies team that initiated a pilot project for submission of ETDs using DSpace software. The project was a success, and in November 2007 electronic submission became available to UBC students. The team also developed an in-house system for converting paper theses to electronic documents and adding them to the Library's Information Repository. In all matters relating to ETDs, Max leads Grad Studies in identifying and assessing problems, negotiating and proposing short and long term solutions, and working with Associate Deans, the Library, UBC Legal Counsel, and students. The most recent issue to arise was a strong protest against ETDs mounted by the Creative Arts programs at UBC. In June 2006 Max attended the 9th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD 2006) in Quebec City, Canada, and UBC became a member of NDLTD shortly afterwards. Previous administrative experience: Max served for twelve years as a National Examiner for the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA), for ten years as a member of the CanTRA Training and Certification committee, and for three years on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Therapeutic Riding Association.