Telecommunications policy may not be viewed as a core issue in the LIS field but the policy asserts a primary influence on the digital divides including issues of rural broadband connectivity and of digital literacy.

In this month’s issue of InsideOCULA, we begin by continuing our look at renewal initiatives, then explore special collections and events in two Ontario university libraries. Lastly, we have the final installment of the OCULA president’s column by Melanie Parlette-Stewart.

Games can increase learner attention and retention—for learners of all ages.

Finding meaningful applications for technology in the classroom is important but sometimes difficult.

Coinciding with Black History Month, Rhea Smith discusses Afrofuturism, a way of exploring the future positively.

First Nation libraries, like the one in Moose Factory, make profound contributions to their communities.

Because whiteness functions as normative and invisible, it is often very difficult for white people specifically to see whiteness.

We look back on 2018, noting domestic and international issues that have impacted LGBTQ+ people.

Open for all? offers a “think piece“ rather than an intellectual analysis. Columnist John Pateman shares his personal observations on issues and his columns are designed to promote discussion and professional debate. He has arrived at his conclusions after 40 years of working in public libraries of/in all types and locations. “Culture is more often…

Le conseil francophone de l’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario (L’ABO-Franco) recherche des professionnels de l’information qui désireraient présenter une communication, partager les résultats d’une initiative, animer une table ronde ou un atelier, ou faire partie d’un panel de discussion lors de sa première journée congrès. Celle-ci aura lieu à Ottawa, le 27 mai 2019. Il…

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