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Impressive Libraries from History
Out of the blue I received an email from Mark Spicer who publishes The News in Print. He asked if I would consider talking about a recent article he put up about The 7 Most Impressive Libraries From Throughout History.
I thought, why not? After all, one of my favourite books to read in [...]
I’ll be on CBC Whitehorse Monday morning
My employer has given me permission to be interviewed by the CBC about my pay equity experience in the workplace, so I;ve been booked for Monday morning. The CBC wants to do a spot covering that Bill C-10 passed and how it’ll affect Canadians using me as an example. Since I don’t know [...]
Posted by Laurie on May 2nd, 2009 under Laurie speaks!, Referrals | Comment now »Becoming acquainted with the concept of Information Behaviour
I hadn’t realized it was so long ago that I went to library school, but it turned out it was a long time ago. In 1999-2000, we were all talking about “information-seeking behaviour.” Well, sorry people, but that’s now out of date. We are supposed to now talk about Information Behaviour.
Still not [...]
“Failure gave me an inner security that I had never attained by passing examinations” J.K. Rowling
Thank you for the recommendation!
This speech has immeasurably lifted my spirits regarding my failure to get into a PhD program. Enjoy!
J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.
Forgive my moment of bragging
Using the University of Calgary Library’s excellent WISPR program, I developed a website and variety of handouts that I use to structure all of my library instruction. And the Academic Librarians in Public Service (ALPS) committee of The BC Library Association has recognized my work, among others, in their Laud the Librarian contest.
I’m number [...]
Yukon library in the news
I’ll let the article (and associated comments) speak for itself.
Teslin library remains open despite mould infestation
New publisher of “alternative” librarian literature
In general, I’d say that publishes materials on librarianship are pretty alternative when you compare us to more mainstream professions like teaching or nursing, but I guess every profession needs an “alt” version out there.
For librarians, I’m thinking it’s Library Juice Press.
Not sure where I heard about this, but if it was your blog, please [...]
New online certificate program for librarians
UVic is launching a Graduate Professional Certificate in Library Sector Leadership through the same department that delivers the Master of Public Administration. Looks like a great certificate to do! If my career path was management instead of academia, I would definitely enroll in this!
Found on the BCLA website.
Advice from Yukon First Elders on teaching members of their communities
Posted by Laurie on August 25th, 2008 under Laurie speaks!, Referrals | Comment now »Top 10 trends in the design of academic library homepages for Fall 2008
Lots of academic library websites have undergone big changes this summer, I’ve noticed. It’s all rather exciting! I’d like to highlight the best I’ve seen. I’m also going to do what I can to try and implement a of them for my own library’s website!
Search box for the catalogue on [...]
Posted by Laurie on August 21st, 2008 under Light bulbs, Referrals | 1 Comment »Search:
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