Reviewing The public
The public is my kind of movie. The hero is a flawed character who has been given a second chance that he uses to help those who are also in a bad place.
Organizational support
Members of LGBTQ+ communities benefit from access to supportive networks and organizations.
L’ÉSI de l’Université d’Ottawa célèbre sa première décennie et bien plus encore!
L'éducation en bibliothéconomie et sciences de l’information au Canada est une histoire de persévérance et d’optimisme.
Call for stories
Knowledge and expertise in the field of library and information science (LIS) can take us anywhere. Sometimes we find work and build careers in…
First-time experience: IFLA WLIC 2019 in Athens/Attica
Professional conferences are appealing because we get to see the world. Sarah Shujah shares her IFLA WLIC first-timer experience.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Valentina Ly has two part-time jobs in the Sinai Health System.
Coming off the page: 3-D posters liven up the IFLA experience
In the poster area at the IFLA WLIC, we can find out about the work that inspired, engaged, connected and enabled our colleagues in other parts of the world to facilitate change.
Aini Nur Farrah Hani bt Md Nor
Aini Nur Farrah Hani bt Md Nor (Farra) is the assistant manager of the Terengganu Language Centre in Malayasia.
Seeking nominations
We are now inviting OLA members to nominate colleagues (or themselves!) for vacant OLA Board and Council positions.
Open call for applications
Would you like to work as a member of a creative team that shares stories about libraries in Ontario? Then consider volunteering as the Open Shelf story editor.
A writers’ story: Collaborating long-distance on a bio of Greg Giraldo
A university librarian (Wayne Jones) and a freelance writer (Matt Balaker) team up to talk about their new book and collaborating at a distance.
Privilege, reflection & intentional noticing
Chris Cluff is our guest podcaster this month. Host of Chasing Squirrels, his most recent podcast features OSLA president Jennifer Brown. Jennifer also writes…
OLS – North launches two First Nation public library websites
The two new Ontario Library Service – North websites have been designed to support language revitalization and First Nation public libraries.