To serve and do good: Message from the OCULA President
Cyndi Smith shares her thoughts about the value of professional associations like OCULA in lean budget years and encourages members to get involved with OCULA Council in 2020.
What’s new in Open Shelf?: November 2019
Bonjour tout le monde! This month, we present some articles in English and one en français, while covering multiple territories, organizations and workspaces. Two of our stories feature folks who attended the IFLA 2019 World Library and Information Congress, while some come from both northern and southern Ontario. And, as always, we welcome your stories ... this time, we're looking for those that feature traditional skills being used in non-traditional ways.
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.
Reviewing The public
The public is my kind of movie. The hero is a flawed character who has been given a second chance that he uses to help those who are also in a bad place.
Organizational support
Members of LGBTQ+ communities benefit from access to supportive networks and organizations.
L’ÉSI de l’Université d’Ottawa célèbre sa première décennie et bien plus encore!
L'éducation en bibliothéconomie et sciences de l’information au Canada est une histoire de persévérance et d’optimisme.
Call For Stories
Knowledge and expertise in the field of library and information science (LIS) can take us anywhere. Sometimes, we find work and build careers in…
First-time experience: IFLA WLIC 2019 in Athens/Attica
Professional conferences are appealing because we get to see the world. Sarah Shujah shares her IFLA WLIC first-timer experience.
Cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Valentina Ly has two part-time jobs in the Sinai Health System.
Coming off the page: 3-D posters liven up the IFLA experience
In the poster area at the IFLA WLIC, we can find out about the work that inspired, engaged, connected and enabled our colleagues in other parts of the world to facilitate change.
Aini Nur Farrah Hani bt Md Nor
Aini Nur Farrah Hani bt Md Nor (Farra) is the assistant manager of the Terengganu Language Centre in Malayasia.
Seeking nominations
We are now inviting OLA members to nominate colleagues (or themselves!) for vacant OLA Board and Council positions.
Open call for applications
Would you like to work as a member of a creative team that shares stories about libraries in Ontario? Then consider volunteering as the Open Shelf story editor.