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Category Archives: Leadership
Does your company’s website suck?
I recently ordered a birthday gift online for a family member. When I sat down and decided that I would get cupcakes delivered to her on her birthday, I started my Google search for the best cupcake-maker in town. After … Continue reading
A reflection on a year that’s almost over…
At this time of year, I always try to look back and remember where I was when the year began and where I am now as it is coming to an end. Here are some of the professional initiatives that … Continue reading
Pew Research Center Announces New Research Initiative to Study the Changing Role of Public Libraries and Library Users in the Digital Age
Finally! It’s about time a survey like is done, especially now as ebooks are changing the landscape so drastically. I like the studies published by the Pew Research Centre because they are very apropos, free, and easy to understand. Now, if only … Continue reading
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Teaching Online Privacy Has Just Gotten a Bit Easier…
A great new initiative from the Privacy Commissioner of Canada to help teachers, librarians and community leaders talk to younger Canadians about online activities and privacy issues. The Commissioner’s office has compiled an education package including a PowerPoint presentation with … Continue reading
Bibliotech podcasts through Dquarium.com
A new initiative called Dquarium.com has recently been launched online. It is the brainchild of a fellow librarian and friend of mine, Kayhan B. Dquarium.com is a website devoted to technology, and is targeted at “nano-nerds” or anyone interested in … Continue reading
My trip to the 2011 CLA National Conference in Halifax, NS
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Canadian Library Association’s National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I packed my bags and headed out east to this wonderfully historic city, both as a conference delegate and as a poster presenter, … Continue reading
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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
My Reflections on the OLA Super Conference, Part 1: A Session About the UTM Library’s Website
I attended the OLA Super Conference in Toronto last week, and I found it to be a wonderfully stimulating event. Aside from volunteering to convene a session, I also attended other sessions of interest to me, and I participated in … Continue reading
The iHELP Desk at the Central Branch of the Pickering Public Library
I was reading my latest issue of the OLA magazine and I came across an article entitled Yes We Can: Tech Support as the Evolution of Reference (Summer 2010, 16:3, p. 20-21) by Kayhan Boncoglu, Digital Services Librarian at the … Continue reading
What Type of Networker Are You?
Last week, I attended a workshop hosted by MITACS Step program (Skills Training & Entrepreneur Workshops) called Effective Networking. This workshop was offered to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in developing entrepreneurial and professional workplace skills. The … Continue reading
