TPL: Local History & Genealogy 58 Lesson Plans from Archives and Museums for Ontario Educators https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/local-history-genealogy/2020/04/58-lesson-plans-from-archives-and-museums-for-ontario-educators.html    

Another major public library partnership to review and upgrade our knowledge.   Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in parks and recreation with these essential online learning opportunities   Planning for Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Carbon a Perkins&Will session Wednesday, September 23, at 2 pm Eastern As cities rise up and begin to create plans of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 or earlier, projects currently being designed are a critical part to...

How to practice responsible tourism and event planning during COVID-19 “How to practice responsible tourism during COVID-19” The guide contains information such as: Here is the guide: https://www.functioncentral.co.uk/health-safety-event-planning/inclusive-event-planning-after-covid-19.html It covers important topics such as: How Coronavirus impacted the events industry worldwide, but also led to innovations like virtual conferences and digital events capable of reaching global audiences. How...

Hello, Every week, we survey Canadians and Americans to explore their perspectives on COVID-19 and other current events. To help you stay up to date, we are sharing our latest results. This survey is conducted using our representative LEO (Leger Opinion) panel, in partnership with the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS), and published in The Canadian Press. Here's what you need to know this week. COVID-19 In the past month, 57% of Canadians and 61% of Americans report that they have...

September 15, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE Homegrown broadband? Internet strategist and tech talk expert Jesse Hirsh joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss how the pandemic has changed our relationship with the internet, plus how municipalities can take the bull by the horns to tackle local broadband connectivity issues. LISTEN...

Another major public library partnership to review and upgrade our knowledge. Early Childhood Development Post COVID-19 "Vulnerable children do not create their vulnerability, but rather their environments and experiences may make them vulnerable to poor and maladaptive functioning and wellbeing.” - quote from an early childhood grant application BY RODERICK BREMBY, FORMER SECRETARY OF THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT...

Over the summer, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) and the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC)—the national voices for Canada’s research libraries and major public library systems—submitted briefs to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance’s Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Federal Budget. The two organizations called for federal support for: broadband connectivity, access to e-content, municipal funding, library support for vulnerable...

Waterloo library's button project helps show faces behind masks 'Hopefully it will make some people's days just a little bit brighter,' says Anjana Kipfer https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/waterloo-public-library-button-project-masks-covid-19-1.5721065 A new project from the Waterloo Public Library (Ontario, Canada) is helping people see the faces of educators and child care workers who have to wear masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 while at work. Teachers, caregivers,...

Zoom finally adds a security feature you need to use now https://www.komando.com/news/zoom-adds-2fa/753587/ "If any platform has been the MVP during quarantine, it’s Zoom. This service has been the go-to tool for video conferences and meetings for many people while working from home. Still, while Zoom has skyrocketed in popularity in recent months, it’s also had its fair share of embarrassing security problems. Issues with Zoombombing, malware, and phishing scams have made users and businesses...

This is the leading conference for Acquisitions librarians. The Charleston Conference traditionally hosts preconference workshops and seminars on the days immediately preceding the main conference. This year, since the conference has moved online, we’re hosting our pre- and post- conference workshops and seminars online as well. We’ve spread these sessions out during the month of October and November to avoid scheduling burnout during the week of the conference. Each session is jam-packed with...