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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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A Path to Knowledge Justice through Indigenous Collections

OCULA Lightning Strikes winner, Sahar Kasiri-Motlagh discusses the responsibilities of academic libraries to support underrepresented communities through knowledge justice and critical race theory through the example of the Indigenous newspaper, The Eastern Door.

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McMaster Libraries Teaching and Learning Mini-Conference: creating community for instruction in academic libraries in Ontario

McMaster University Libraries is set to host a new Teaching and Learning Mini Conference aimed at filling the gap in conferences geared towards academic libraries and instruction in Ontario.

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Ebook Convenience Trumps Print Book Preference in Post-COVID Academic Libraries

Music materials are unique items in the library world and must be approached in ways that consider the many different formats and content types. James Mason provides an examination of the considerations that factor into describing music materials so they can be found.

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Fostering Community at Carleton through Monthly Tech Talks

What started as an informal community gathering activity quickly turned into a popular community of practice at Carleton's MacOdrum Library

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Calling all editors: InsideOCULA

The Ontario College & University Library Association (OCULA) is accepting applications for a volunteer Digital Editor for InsideOCULA.

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Call for Content

InsideOCULA is currently accepting submissions for upcoming issues. An official publication of the Ontario College and University Library Association, InsideOCULA is proud to provide…

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Get Ready for OLA Super Conference 2024 with the OCULA Student Guide

Students attending the OLA Superconference for the first time in 2024 now have a guide to help them get the most out of the experience!

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Introducing Graham Lavender: message from the OCULA President

Graham Lavender, OCULA President, introduces himself.

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Research Spotlight: Library Values in a Time of Disruption: Reflections on the 2023 OCULA Lightning Strikes

Presenting my findings from this research at the OCULA Lightning Strikes was incredibly inspiring and professionally motivating.

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Subject Librarianship vs Functional Teams in Academic Libraries: Questions to Ask!

Many Ontario academic libraries continue to make the shift from subject or discipline-specific librarianship to functional teams. What questions can we ask?

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Ontario College Libraries: Meeting the Challenge of the New Normal

Librarianship at Ontario colleges has changed significantly since the pandemic. Eva McDonald explores new challenges facing academic librarians, and how best to meet these challenges.

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