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Category Archives: Advocacy
Media Literacy Week, November 7-11, 2011
As a librarian, I am a big proponent of information literacy, and inherently, media literacy skills. As our society gets ever more complex, media and information creation/dissemination becomes increasingly pervasive in our everyday lives. Information overload is common-place, and it is … Continue reading
Who Cares About Libraries?
I just read this great article from Maclean’s entitled “Who cares about libraries?” by John Geddes, published on Monday, August 29, 2011. A quote from it: “To hear the uproar in Toronto, an avid book borrower might be forgiven for … Continue reading
10 Reasons Why I Love Being a Librarian
Recently, I have been reflecting a lot on my choice to become a librarian and what it means to me. I’ve worked in a few different capacities within libraries, and in several different types of libraries– academic, school, government and public. … Continue reading
Toronto Star article: “Libraries Shelved as School Boards Look for Cutbacks”
This article was forwarded to me and I wanted to pass it on. Published on May 16th in the Toronto Star: Libraries shelved as school boards look for cutbacks by Kristin Rushowy, Education Reporter Are school boards throwing the book … Continue reading
CLA Advocacy Request for Bill C-509
From Kelly Moore, CLA Executive Director (Canadian Library Association): “The Canadian Library Association continues to communicate member concerns to government through a coordinated advocacy approach. However, politicians still respond best to strong, local pressure. We need action now on Bill … Continue reading
