Advancing your career: advice for new MLIS graduates
Unlock career success as a new MLIS graduate with tips on building in-person connections, honing key skills, and seizing opportunities for growth and advancement.
Maria Ruiz
Maria Ruiz is the Editor-In- Chief for InsideOCULA and a Reference and Instruction Librarian at the University of Toronto Mississauga Library. She completed her…
Amanda Achacon
Amanda Achacon (she/her) is a library technician at Seneca Polytechnic and a former Digital Editor for insideOCULA from October 2023 to February 2026. She…
Lisl Schoner-Saunders
Lisl Schoner-Saunders is an Academic Librarian at Algoma University. She wears many hats in her position, but specializes in collections and reference services. You…
OCULA President’s Message – Fall 2024
Matt Rohweder introduces himself as the 2024 OCULA President and outlines his priorities for this year, as well as what OCULA has accomplished, and keeps working towards.
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.
Have you heard? Spreading the word about Misinformation March
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.
OCUL Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Program Kicks Off
The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Task Force on Machine Learning and AI has released both an interim and final report outlining strategies for integrating AI technologies.
Victoria Levang
Victoria “Tori” Levang received her Master of Library and Information Science from Western University in June 2019. She currently works as a Library Technician…
Jacqueline Whyte Appleby
Jacqueline Whyte Appleby is the Associate Director at Scholars Portal, where she works across content-related services. You can contact Jacqueline at jacqueline@scholarsportal.info. …
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…
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…
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.