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Knowing ourselves: How the Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples can help us learn who we are

Online reference materials have huge value for teaching and learning, For librarians grappling to give access to comprehensive online resources the Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples is a "tertiary source" worth considering.

Features

Class matters

Social class is the most significant single determinant of public library use and non-use. A recent study in the U.K. found that 46 per…

Open for All?

An authentic narrative around Canada’s history

Now that #Canada150 has all but disappeared from social media and nightly newscasts, schools must remain vigilant in our work to embed an authentic…

It's Elementary: Thoughts About School Libraries

Editorial: Reflecting on Canada 150

1967—I was nine years old and sang “Canada, one little, two little, three Canadians, we love thee” over, and over, and over again. My…

From the Editor

Our Digital World

Our Digital World (ODW) is a not for profit organization that supports digital stewardship at every level by providing software, technology and services for…

The Interview

Tale of Two Cookbooks

Tale of Two Cookbooks was originally published in the Fall 2012 issue of OLA's Access magazine.

Reprint: Stories from Access