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Humans have created numerous theoretical lenses to give order to and make sense of the world.
Editorial guidelines: A statement of principles
A lack of editorial guidelines is problematic, particularly when making decisions as to whether a given article should be published or not (i.e., censored).
Teen Lunch Bunch: Building trust and community at the Niagara Falls Public Library
It all started in the fall of 2017. Teens from the nearby high school mysteriously started appearing at one of our small branch library locations over the lunch hour. Week by week, the group grew, and so did the noise and food … and the sidelong looks from adult customers.
RA in a Day 2018: Bringing Readers’ Advisory online
Every year, the OPLA Readers’ Advisory Committee brings together some of the best readers’ advisory advocates to share their knowledge and expertise on meeting the needs of adult readers.
The Research Hub: A remote collaboration story
It is challenging enough to work on a project with a team based within the same organization. Now imagine doing so in a fully remote or virtual setting with colleagues representing a number of different library systems.
Le droit d’auteur de la Couronne au Canada: une disposition désuète et inutile
Les bibliothécaires et le personnel des bibliothèques agissent souvent comme médiateurs entre les auteurs et les lecteurs. Cette relation s’inspire en partie de la loi canadienne sur le droit d’auteur.
Canada’s Crown Copyright: Outdated and unnecessary
Librarians and library staff often act as mediators between writers and readers, a relationship that is informed, in part, by Canada’s Copyright Act.
Race matters
When I was thinking of a suitable title for this month’s column a number of ideas came to mind including “Decolonization is not a metaphor” and “Acknowledgement is not enough.”
Transformative conversation(s)
We take to heart the responses from Ontario Library Association (OLA) community members to the Open Shelf column Safe Spaces, and specifically the most recent post on race and privilege.
Hear to listen … Ici et tout ouïe
Have a strong feeling about something you read in Open Shelf? What to share your thoughts? Write a letter to the editor.
Sharks, dinosaurs, outer space and more … Building comprehensive virtual reality programming
Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging technology that aligns perfectly with our collective service goals to foster innovation and discovery.
The Spark: Community-led initiatives at Brockville Public Library
In endeavoring to to meet the needs of our communities, we as library staff have to ignite the sparks.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
In this column, the OLA Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Task Force showcases the contributions of library staff from a variety of workplaces and cultures across Ontario.