Connecting students to seniors: Channelling exam stress into creative card-making at U of T Libraries
Sabrina Macklai, Kaitlin Fuller, and Vincci Lui share a project that combined student wellness and community outreach during the winter holidays.
Vincci Lui
Vincci Lui is a Faculty Liaison and Instruction Librarian for Public Health at the Gerstein Science Information Centre at the University of Toronto. In…
Sabrina Macklai
Sabrina Macklai holds a Toronto Academic Libraries Internship at the Gerstein Science Information Centre and is in her first year at the University of…
Kaitlin Fuller
Kaitlin Fuller is an Education and Liaison Librarian for the MD Program and the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto. Prior…
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.
Angela Henshilwood
Angela Henshilwood is an Engineering Librarian at the University of Toronto and President of OCULA, 2020. Her areas of interest include teaching and learning,…
A sheepdog herding thoroughbreds: message from the OCULA President
In her outgoing President's Message, Cyndi Smith thanks her colleagues on OCULA Council, looks forward to 2020, and reflects on leadership, impostor syndrome, and being a library technician in a room full of librarians.
I wasn’t sure how lightning worked, then it struck me: reflections from the OCULA Student Council Representative
Nicole Doro writes about winning the 2019 OCULA Lightning Strikes competition, serving on OCULA Council, and the professional opportunities and growth that have followed.
Nicole Doro
Nicole Doro is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at McMaster University Library. She holds a Hon. BA in Cognitive Linguistics and English and a…
Not your traditional volunteers: The UTM Library Ambassador Program
Donna Liu shares the success of the UTM Library's student volunteer program, which pairs experiential learning with wellness to create a truly unique campus program.
To serve and do good: Message from the OCULA President
Cyndi Smith shares her thoughts about the value of professional associations like OCULA in lean budget years and encourages members to get involved with OCULA Council in 2020.
Accessible Content ePortal launches companion staff portal and public website
The Accessible Content ePortal (ACE) is a service provided by Scholars Portal, supporting the Ontario Council of University Libraries in making their collections accessible to students and faculty with print disabilities. Our service team has launched a new staff portal and public-facing website to support community engagement and the accessibility request submission process.