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.
What’s new in Open Shelf: December 2019
So we have come to the end of 2019 and we hope we are finishing with a blast of good cheer. This month, the last of 2019, our stories are seasonal (think 'Twas the night before Christmas [with a twist]), as we tackle topics such as finding that first great professional gig, volunteering, mandatory retirement, and changing roles in a single organization.
A walk in the snow
My husband and I have taken to walking up and down our road once a day—morning or evening. We’re lucky because we live in…
A Christmas wish for library-job seekers
It’s been six months since I finished my master’s degree and I’ve been applying for work ever since. Recent job-vacancy stats indicate, however, it can be hard to find work in the information sector.
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,…
Same library, different roles
Beginning a new library position can often be a difficult endeavour; we are never sure what to fully expect when beginning a new role.
‘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.