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Connecting With Community Through Stem Events

Queen’s Education Library connected with over 5000 people from the community through the 2024 solar eclipse viewing and the Science Rendezvous Kingston event, showcasing STEM activities, resources, and sensory-friendly zones.

The Power and Peril of Maps: Lessons in Cartographic Literacy to Resist Misinformation

By: Nicole Slattery For decades, maps have served as powerful tools for communicating geographic information. This significance extends beyond geographic use; maps have long…

Nicole Slattery

Nicole Slattery is a liaison librarian at the University of Toronto Scarborough. She holds a BSc in Environmental Science and Earth Science from Dalhousie…

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Shelley Woods

Shelley Woods is an Education Librarian at Queen’s University Library. Prior to working at Queen’s, Shelley worked at Sheridan College, Brock University, Harvard…

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E-learning in Libraries Symposium: Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange in Digital Learning

The E-Learning in Libraries Symposium, organized by library professionals, shares advancements in e-learning initiatives across various libraries in Canada. In its 10th year, it continues to promote collaboration and community among professionals adapting to digital learning landscapes, hybrid work environments, and AI integration.

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Anna Flak

Anna Flak is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at McMaster University Library. She holds an Hon. BA in Art History and Archaeology with a…

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Matt Rohweder

Matt Rohweder is a Liaison Librarian and the Interim Accessibility Coordinator at Wilfrid Laurier University Library. As a professional Librarian, he is deeply committed…

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Toby Malone

Toby Malone is an Australian-Canadian liaison librarian at Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto. In his past careers he has spent time as an actor, dramaturg,…

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Two mid-life library people walk into a mentoring match…

Can mentorship help you in a career transition? Toby explores this as he recounts his decision to walk away from a tenure-track faculty position to become a librarian. Through OLA MentorMatch, he met with Jennifer Peters who helped him find where to focus on his job search.

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Helping New Academic Librarians Apply What They’ve Learned: Our OLA Mentoring Experience

In the second installation of our OLA MentorMatch Mini Series, Joe Qiu discusses the challenges of being an international student. Through the MentorMatch program, he gained opportunities to put his class teachings into practice. In turn, Nadine found personal satisfaction in giving back and found the program to be an antidote to burnout.

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Mi Yoon

Mi Yoon graduated from U of T in 2021. She has worked at Bennett Jones and McMaster University. She is on the OLA Special…

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Caring Networks: Reflections on Our OLA MentorMatch Experience

Mi Yoon discusses the challenges in starting a library career during the pandemic. Through OLA MentorMatch, she connected with Caleb Domsy who helped expand her network. In turn, Caleb found the benefits of creating space to support career growth for newcomers.

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ChatGPT chronicles: Navigating the emotional landscape of generative AI in higher education

Generative AI have sparked debates in higher education, especially after ChatGPT’s release in November 2022. However, an often-overlooked aspect is the emotional weight LIS professionals have noticed about this emergent technology.

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