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Listeners’ advisory: When audiobook title recommendations are not enough

Summer reading

Trends ... Here & around the world

A year in tweets

July 15, 2017

Amanda Fudge

Cultural appropriation

An authentic narrative around Canada’s history

Coup de projecteur sur Marcel Bénéteau

Gaming to Learn: the 2017 OCULA Spring Social and Digital Odyssey

Free Foundations: Empowering Open Advocates at the HLLR Open Educational Resources (OER) Day

Showcasing Undergraduate Research at Queen’s University Library

In Retrospect: Experiences of A Student Representative

Rochelle David, a 2024 OCULA student representative, reflects on her time on the OCULA council, highlighting valuable experiences, collaborative growth, and her contributions to the library community's development.

InsideOCULA

Sahar Kasiri-Motlagh

Sahar Kasiri-Motlagh is an Access/Information Services Specialist at the University of Toronto whose research interests revolve around the ever-changing needs of all library users.…

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Rochelle David

Rochelle David is a Toronto Academic Library Intern (TALint) at the University of Toronto Engineering and Computer Science Library and a Graduate Student Library…

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Parallel paths: How my experience in association work contributed to my career growth

I can't emphasize enough how association work can enhance your career development and personal enjoyment of the field.

InsideOCULA

Shelby Thaysen

Shelby Thaysen (she/her) is OCULA President (2026). Shelby is a Scholarly Publishing Librarian at the University of Toronto. Shelby can be reached at shelby.thaysen@utoronto.ca…

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Eva McDonald

Eva McDonald is the Systems & Electronic Resources Librarian at Centennial College. She can be reached at emcdonald@centennialcollege.ca.

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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.

Features, InsideOCULA

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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

InsideOCULA

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.

InsideOCULA

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.

Features, InsideOCULA