By Kaia MacLeod (Follow us on LinkedIn) Oftentimes, I use a 2021 job posting for a Canadian National Film Board Librarian as an example of requirements versus skills when talking to current MLIS students. As someone with a film degree, there was a chance I could become a film librarian but one of the job requirementsContinue reading “Different Skills in Your Librarianship Path: Art Tours and Cataloguing”
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A Tale of Change and Healing Through… a Sandwich
By Cecilia Tellis (Follow us on LinkedIn) Today, for the first time in a long time, I made a sandwich. Well, two actually – one for me, and one for my kiddo. Nothing too fancy: lightly toasted rye bread, ham (the plant-based kind), Swiss cheese (not my fave, but all that we had), thinly sliced dillContinue reading “A Tale of Change and Healing Through… a Sandwich”
Living Well, Living Mindfully in a Post-Pandemic World
By Allan Cho (Follow us on LinkedIn) “Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise” – Victor Hugo Since the pandemic, I had been living life as if everything was normal even though the world around me seemed to be falling apart. While externally I was fine, internally I was struggling. Early on,Continue reading “Living Well, Living Mindfully in a Post-Pandemic World”
Of Practice Directions and Legal Citation Guides: A Brief Reflection on Citing Generative AI Tools and Content
by Dominique Garingan (Follow us on LinkedIn) The Practice Directions On June 23, 2023, the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba (MBKB) issued its Practice Direction on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Submissions. Shortly thereafter, on June 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of Yukon (YKSC) issued its Practice Direction on the Use of ArtificialContinue reading “Of Practice Directions and Legal Citation Guides: A Brief Reflection on Citing Generative AI Tools and Content”
We Are Not History Part II: How You Can Help
By Mikayla Redden (Follow us on LinkedIn) Last summer I posted a critique of the Library of Congress classification system’s treatment of materials about Indigenous peoples in We are Not History. Since then, I’ve received many questions about decolonizing professional practice and services: Where do I start? How do I know what is okay and notContinue reading “We Are Not History Part II: How You Can Help”
Room for Improvement: Recognizing Unconscious Bias When You See It
By Candice Fong (Follow us on LinkedIn) Years ago, I helped a female BIPOC colleague put together a session with a speaker. On the day of the presentation, I walked into the room and introduced myself to whom I thought was the speaker. The person said, “oh I know who you are, Candice, I’m [insert colleague’sContinue reading “Room for Improvement: Recognizing Unconscious Bias When You See It”
An Ode to My Elders: On The Value of Intergenerational Connections
By Lynie Awywen (Follow us on LinkedIn) Happy Seniors Month! June is Seniors Month in Ontario, a time to acknowledge and celebrate the elderly population. Seniors often experience ageism, a prejudiced attitude that diminishes their importance, limits opportunities and sidelines their perspectives in discussions. In my role as a Toronto Public Library community librarian, I haveContinue reading “An Ode to My Elders: On The Value of Intergenerational Connections”
Preliminary Reflections on Legal Research Instruction: A Law Firm Librarian’s Perceptions on Navigating the Academic Space
By Dominique Garingan (Follow us on LinkedIn) This past fall, I had the life-changing opportunity of teaching my first legal research course. I extend my deepest gratitude to those who made this happen. It was, indeed, an experience that both reinforced and changed many pre-existing notions. Sleep-deficient instances of preparing lectures and assessments in addition toContinue reading “Preliminary Reflections on Legal Research Instruction: A Law Firm Librarian’s Perceptions on Navigating the Academic Space”
My Favourite Flowers
By Candice Fong (Follow us on LinkedIn) It’s the dead of winter in Ontario and I’m already dreaming of flowers. As I mentioned before, I rediscovered gardening during my transformative journey. I am by no means a professional horticulturist – just a garden enthusiast. My gardening philosophy is less weeding and less watering which is accomplishedContinue reading “My Favourite Flowers”
Honouring the Radical History of Self-Care
By Lynie Awywen (Follow us on LinkedIn) If ‘prioritizing self-care’ is one of your resolutions this year — or an ongoing core value you wish to remain in alignment with, it is important to honour the radical history of the term as you embark on your own intention setting rituals. There is power in looking backContinue reading “Honouring the Radical History of Self-Care”