Introducing Graham Lavender: message from the OCULA President
Graham Lavender, OCULA President, introduces himself.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Ling Lam is an assistant department head at the Toronto Reference Library.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Tiffany Miller is the Indigenous Library Liaison at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Cecilia Tellis is the Head of Design and Outreach at the University of Ottawa Library
Challenge accepted!
It’s a new year and a great time for making reading resolutions. One form this resolution may take is to respond to a Reading Challenge. Taking this type of challenge can not only be fun, but also a great opportunity to change some of our entrenched reading habits.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Harneet Kukreja works as a Research Librarian at Goodmans LLP.
Four RA strategies to promote new voices and inclusion
We can use Reader’s Advisory to both ensure that our communities feel seen and that they discover new voices and cultures by working on polices, merchandising, book lists, and handselling.
Library and museum support for the Ainu People of Japan
Two Japanese professionals on the role that libraries and museums in Japan can play in promoting the knowledge and cultures of the Ainu People.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Suzanne Fernando works as a Services Specialist at the Toronto Public Library (TPL) in the Children’s Services Department.
Clear guidance yes for LGBTQ+ support, but context matters
Are there hard-and-fast rules for libraries engaged with LGBTQ+ communities? While there are areas where there should be clear guidance, there are others where context is more important.
How white is your conference: message from the OCULA President
Angela Henshilwood, OCULA President, introduces herself and discusses the need for more conversations about white supremacy and the lack of diversity in librarianship.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Valentina Ly has two part-time jobs in the Sinai Health System.
Open call to OLA members
A blank canvas: Something that's empty or undecorated. A blank canvas hasn't been drawn or painted on yet—it's clean and unmarked. For now.