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InsideOCULA newsletter: April 2019

In this month’s issue of InsideOCULA, we begin by continuing our look at renewal initiatives, then explore special collections and events in two Ontario university libraries. Lastly, we have the final installment of the OCULA president’s column by Melanie Parlette-Stewart.

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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…

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InsideOCULA newsletter: February 2019

In this month’s issue of InsideOCULA, we begin by continuing our look at renewal initiatives, then explore special collections and events in two Ontario university libraries. Lastly, we have the final installment of the OCULA president’s column by Melanie Parlette-Stewart.

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I get by with a little help from my friends [colleagues]

By Melanie Parlette-Stewart “If you’ve created a work culture where vulnerability isn’t okay, you’ve also created a culture where innovation and creativity aren’t okay.”…

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New beginnings – New Year’s resolutions for fall: OCULA president’s message

By Melanie Parlette-Stewart Aprils have never meant much to me, autumns seem that season of beginning, spring.” ― Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany's I’ve…

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OCULA Lightning Strikes Winner

by Jordan Pedersen What do artificial intelligence, library social media preservation, Indigenous knowledge bases, and embedded librarianship have in common? They were the topics…

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Building Better Libraries Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 2018 OCULA Spring Conference

by Catherine Fournier and Helen Tang Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values in librarianship … in theory, at least. But what are libraries…

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InsideOCULA Newsletter: April 2018

By Thomas Guignard Is it spring yet? The copse of tiny crocuses next to my front steps seem willing to believe it. For me,…

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Finding Your Path and Your People: OCULA President’s Message

By Melanie Parlette-Stewart Here are some thoughts I’ve had as a librarian: “My boss is going to realize hiring me was a mistake.” “They’re…

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InsideOCULA Newsletter: February 2018

February is upon us once more, and so another Super Conference has come and gone. I hope everyone who attended feels re-energized, because 2018 will undoubtedly bring its own challenges that will require us to work together. It is that theme—of connecting and collaborating in the face of change—that we tackle this issue, and we hope you will find some inspiration for the coming year.

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InsideOCULA Newsletter: November 2017

This issue of InsideOCULA features articles that both celebrate a job well done as well as anticipate some exciting new ventures that will play out over the upcoming months.

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Save the Date: 2017 OCULA Virtual Fall Conference

By Melanie Parlette-Stewart You are invited to attend the 2017 Ontario College and University Library Association (OCULA) Fall Conference, to be held online Wednesday,…

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Reflecting on OCULA’s Challenges and Opportunities: OCULA President’s Message

By Sarah Shujah The fall term brings with it new beginnings. At OCULA, we will be examining our own activities, initiatives, and projects and…

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