Ling Lam is an assistant department head at the Toronto Reference Library.
Just-in-time training: DIY online RA education
Nothing lasts forever—especially when it comes to training. Consistently learning, growing and refreshing your skills is not just for new professionals, but a value-added…
Chris Jasztrab
Welcome to The Library IT Crowd, a column brought to you by the Ontario Library and Information Technology Association (OLITA). We showcase some of…
Why Do We Do What We Do?
Like everything else in the library world, library jobs have changed considerably in recent years. One just has to look at the SOLS competencies…
News from Nowhere: The Needs Based Library
In too many workplaces people are unhappy and alienated from what they do. This has a negative impact on their efficiency, effectiveness and productivity,…