Category Archives: Librarianship
Librarians Make Their Mark at SXSW 2013 | American Libraries Magazine
Three Projects Librarians Should be Helping | Hack Library School
Three Projects Librarians Should be Helping | Hack Library School
Reviews Unglue.it, LibraVox and LibraryBox
Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom | Are librarians the new threat?
“Last week, Munro’s article exposed a chilling new Code of Conduct for Library and Archives Canada (LAC) employees. LAC identified librarians and archivists as “dedicated professionals, …seeking and sharing knowledge” in their statement of principles. However, the treatment of such committed staff is not aligned with these principles. LAC employees are restricted from teaching and presenting at conferences as these are considered “high risks” activities.”
Future Librarians for Intellectual Freedom | Are librarians the new threat?
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- Controversial Library and Archives Canada code of conduct names teaching as “high-risk” activity | Quill & Quire
- Federal librarians fear being ‘muzzled’ under new code of conduct | The Modern MLIS
- UPDATED: Letters to a Young Librarian | When Publishers Attack | The Modern MLIS
Federal librarians fear being ‘muzzled’ under new code of conduct
“He and others say the code is evidence the Harper government is silencing and undermining its professional staff.”
via Federal librarians fear being ‘muzzled’ under new code of conduct.
Hack Library School {Series} Emerging Careers in Librarianship: Digital Humanities Librarian
Hack Library School | {Series} Emerging Careers in Librarianship: Digital Humanities Librarian
Quotable: “As library students, we’re all aware of how deeply digital tools have transformed out field, but sometimes we forget that those same tools are impacting other fields as well, fields with which our own work may eventually intersect.”
What Role Should Libraries Have in an Electronic World? | Nathan Bransford, Author
Although the article is short, the comments generate good discussion arguing the value of libraries.
What Role Should Libraries Have in an Electronic World? | Nathan Bransford, Author
The Age | Don’t pop a pill, read a book
I have to say reading…and even re-reading some of my favourite novels (many thanks Georgette Heyer)…got me through one of the most difficult periods in my life. I think this is a great program for a library to pilot. I do not hold the opinion that books replace medication though – for some people, in some situations, its necessary. As always, talk to your doctor first!
“Using books as therapy or bibliotherapy as it is known, is not a new idea. Sigmund Freud used literature during psychoanalysis sessions with his patients and books were used to help soldiers recovering from physical and emotional trauma following the First and Second World Wars. Now reading as therapy is set to enjoy a resurgence. In May, a new pilot program, Books on Prescription, will launch in libraries across the Central West area of New South Wales.”
Apply Yourself | Hack Library School
“You have to show up. For most positions and roles that you want to land, that means tossing your hat in the ring with an application.” via Apply Yourself | Hack Library School.
4 Tips for Finding a Job in Your Niche | Mashable
4 Tips for Finding a Job in Your Niche | Mashable
Here I have provided a list of employment resources for the Library and Information Services niche in Canada.
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