“Proud of the work you do”: A conversation with Tanya Talaga
The annual Thunder Bay Diversity Breakfast fulfills a very specific mission: To work towards an inclusive, equitable community free of racism and discrimination of any kind.
The last bastion of democracy
When bad things happen, we should become even more open rather than follow the normal but very human response of condemnation and then censorship.
I won’t be levelling the library … and here’s why
I have a wealth of training and have done (and continue to do) a plethora of professional reading on learning to read ... the reality is that even the experts cannot quite agree on the “just right” approach.
Librarians Without Borders: 10 years of connections in Guatemala
Neither distance nor geopolitics prevent librarians and library school students with Librarians Without Borders from making the annual trek to the Miguel Angel Asturias Academy In Guatemala.
Two views on inclusivity
A conversation between Rashed Ahmad and Todd Kyle that offers two perspectives on inclusivity as it relates to the library world.
Journée congrès: L’ABO-Franco
Le conseil francophone de l’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario (L’ABO-Franco) recherche des professionnels de l’information qui désireraient présenter une communication.
Claim this space
This particular blank space is waiting for members of the Ontario Library Association (OLA) community to fill it up, decorate it, contribute.
Robyn Medicine
Robyn Medicine is the Community Hub Technician, Indigenous Liaison for the Thunder Bay Public Library.
Samantha Martin-Bird
Samantha Martin-Bird was the Indigenous Relationships Supervisor for the Thunder Bay Public Library until June 2020. Samantha also has an Hons B.A. in Indigenous…
Personal perspectives on library service: message from the OCULA President
By Cyndi Smith First off, let me say hello and introduce myself. My name is Cyndi Smith, and I am your OCULA President for…
Cyndi Smith
Cyndi Smith is a Library Technician at Georgian College and the 2019 OCULA President. You can reach her at cyndi.smith [at] georgiancollege.ca.
Listen up: telling research stories through podcasting
By Jennifer Robinson As someone who listens to multiple podcasts on a weekly basis, I’m always looking for new and interesting shows to stream…
What’s new in Open Shelf: April 1, 2019
Continuing our tradition, we bring you a special issue. One that incorporates the bizarre and the silly and puts a spotlight on creativity. These articles are special because you won't find them in the mainstream news. Don't worry, they're not alternative facts, more like alternative realities.