Three pieces of advice for new managers
I have worked in the library world for 25 years, with all sorts of managers, and have a perhaps unique perspective on leadership styles. Here are my three best pieces of advice for new managers.
Taking responsibility: An information-seeking journey to understanding Indigenous-federal relations
Unpacking an "abrogation of responsibility" by looking at governance and into the tensions between the Indian Act and rights created under both the Constitution of Canada and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Finnish public libraries integrate diverse services to support equity & inclusion
Finnish public libraries are mandated to provide equal access to materials and services for all citizens, and staff are pushing the boundaries of how access is defined, by widening the scope of service offerings.
“The lakes could teach me what the mountains could not”: A conversation with Ktunaxa poet Smokii Sumac
Smokii Sumac is a talented Ktunaxa poet, and recently, we talked about gender, the land and more.
La francisation de Scholars Portal : Progrès vers le bilinguisme, première partie
Scholars Portal est un regroupement de services et d’infrastructures technologiques créés par et pour les bibliothèques universitaires de l’Ontario.
New Year’s resolutions in November
Worried about your New Year's resolution? Maybe these tips can help you.
2019: Advocating on behalf of school libraries
This year, the OSLA council has dedicated much of its work to advocacy, including sending a letter to the minister of education.
Good tidings from Ontario libraries
Enjoy a little festive cheer, shared with you by folks at school and academic libraries in Ontario.
Leslie Weir: LAC moving forward
Leslie Weir is well-known to the Ontario Library Association (OLA) community. As the university librarian at the University of Ottawa from 2003 to 2018,…
‘Twas the night before Christmas (with a twist)
No reindeer or sleigh. Just two feet, two hands and a lumpy sack of books.
“Unapologetically Nêhiyaw”: A conversation with Max FineDay
Samantha Martin-Bird in conversation with Max FineDay about reconciliation, racism, Indigenous identity, and Indigenous revitalization.
Happy retirement! Reflections on public policy and equity in the workplace
Recent proposed amendments to existing legislation could open the door to mandatory retirement for academic staff. What are the pros and cons for librarians?
Unsettling the public library: A conversation on decolonization with anthropologist Kieran Way
Samantha Martin-Bird talks with anthropologist Kieran Way about making libraries safe and welcoming spaces for Indigenous Peoples.