Eden Schwartz
Eden Schwartz (she/her) HBSW, RSW; Community Outreach Worker at the Orillia Public Library holds degrees in Social Work from Lakehead University and Environmental Studies…
Katherine van der Linden
With over seven years of dedicated service at the Ottawa Public Library, Katherine van der Linden has embarked on a profound journey toward achieving…
Elizabeth Campbell
Elizabeth Campbell is the Information Services Librarian at Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library. She holds a distinguished position as a valued member of the…
Bessie Sullivan
Bessie Sullivan, CEO of Orillia Public Library, is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in public libraries. Holding a degree in…
Brock James
With 32 years of experience, Brock is a distinguished professional known for orchestrating intricate schedules, innovative designs, and sustainable projects. His expertise spans libraries,…
Claire Dionne
Claire Dionne is an accomplished records and information management professional within a prominent small-scale federal government institution. With over a decade of remarkable tenure…
Volunteer opportunity: Open Shelf editor-in-chief
The Ontario Library Association is seeking an interim editor-in-chief for Open Shelf. This position is responsible for stewarding the vision of the magazine, coordinating the efforts of the editorial team and overseeing the smooth operation and timely publication of the magazine.
Volunteer opportunity: Open Shelf editor-in-chief
The Ontario Library Association is seeking an interim editor-in-chief for Open Shelf. This position is responsible for stewarding the vision of the magazine, coordinating the efforts of the editorial team and overseeing the smooth operation and timely publication of the magazine.
Volunteer opportunity: Open Shelf editor-in-chief
The Ontario Library Association is seeking an interim editor-in-chief for Open Shelf. This position is responsible for stewarding the vision of the magazine, coordinating the efforts of the editorial team and overseeing the smooth operation and timely publication of the magazine.
Shoshana Magnet
Shoshana Magnet is a mother of two and a professor of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa. She writes a listserv…
Volunteer opportunity: Open Shelf editor-in-chief
The Ontario Library Association is seeking an interim editor-in-chief for Open Shelf. This position is responsible for stewarding the vision of the magazine, coordinating the efforts of the editorial team and overseeing the smooth operation and timely publication of the magazine.
Team up: Opportunities for writing collaborations
Interested writers have the opportunity to co-author articles with an Open Shelf regular contributor, a member of our editorial team, or another volunteer who is looking for a writing partner.
Open to discovery: Refining metadata standards & creating a controlled vocabulary for Open Shelf
As library professionals, we are trained to understand the critical role that metadata plays in the discoverability of information in a wide range of contexts. With a shorter list of tags, the Open Shelf editorial team now has a controlled vocabulary that will enable improved discoverability of the magazine content.