academic libraries – OPEN SHELF

Launching the Library Student Toolkit!

The Library Student Toolkit on the OLA website offers library and information students access to journals, job boards, conferences, professional organizations, and career resources for academic and professional success.

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.

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.

Call for Research Participants: Librarians Who Engage in Art Practice

Are you an academic librarian who regularly engages in an art practice?

New Perspectives: A Graduate Student’s First OLA Superconference

Librarians, as educators and innovators, are uniquely placed to foster access points and tools to meet users wherever their research skills and digital competencies are, as well as access digital spaces successfully.

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.

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Call for Student Writers

Calling all student writers! Interested in attending OLA Super Conference for the first time? Consider writing about your experience.

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Questioning the Source: The Role of AI in Library Pedagogy

Librarians, as educators and innovators, are uniquely placed to foster access points and tools to meet users wherever their research skills and digital competencies are, as well as access digital spaces successfully.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Power and Peril of Maps: Lessons in Cartographic Literacy to Resist Misinformation

By: Nicole Slattery For decades, maps have served as powerful tools for communicating geographic information. This significance extends beyond geographic use; maps have long…

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