VIA OLA: School Library Updates from the People for Education Resources for the future of education People for Education has compiled a list of resources for educators on a variety of topics. From pandemic response to anti-racism, resources focus on informed perspectives, research, evidence, and spotlights on innovative approaches to education policy, planning, equity and rights. Read People for Education’s Resources for the future of education. Tracking Canada's education systems' response to...

Four questions to ask before you plan your next meeting Good meetings need to be designed, whether they are virtual or face-to-face. https://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Four-questions-to-ask-before-you-plan-your-next-meeting 1. Why are we gathering? 2. Who needs to be here? 3. What conversation needs to happen? 4. How might we create the conditions for that conversation?  

Just in case your library still uses MSIE: BetaNews: Microsoft is finally ditching Internet Explorer and legacy Edge. “With Internet Explorer having shown its age for a very long time, and with Microsoft pushing out the new Chromium-based version of Edge, it is little wonder that the company is ready to kill off its older browsers. Microsoft has now set out its timetable for sunsetting legacy Edge in Windows 10 and the dropping of support for Internet Explorer. The changes start later this...

We're excited to announce the final keynote panel for our third Library 2.020 mini-conference: "Sustainability in Libraries," which will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 14th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time (click for your own time zone). We already have 2,000 signups for this event! This mini-conference will center on the concept of "Sustainable Thinking" which aligns the core values of libraries with the "Triple Bottom Line" definition of...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Safe Handling of Library Materials https://guides.nyu.edu/coronavirus/handling-library-materials COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. Get the latest public health information from CDC: https://www.coronavirus.gov . Get the latest research from NIH: https://www.nih.gov/coronavirus. Home For Health Professionals - Research/Open Access Resources For Consumers/Patients - Facts & Information CDC Preparedness News, Situation Summary NYU/NYC...

I will be speaking and doing Q&A Friday August 20 at this webinar.  Get your free ticket soon or take advantage of the free recordings. *** Gigabit Libraries Network is refocusing current efforts in the service of heroic libraries facing daunting challenges of providing services during the pandemic. ***  http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339         "What is a Library if the Building is Closed?                 As we explore: internet access, digital services, physical materials & social...

Help us out of internet 'Dark Age,' rural municipalities plead Eastern Ontario network calling for $1.5B to speed up service during pandemic https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/eastern-ontario-poor-internet-pandemic-1.5691927    

5 REASONS FOR ARTISTS TO LOVE LIBRARIES http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/5-reasons-artists-love-libraries Honing their skills Finding information and inspiration Growing their businesses Accessing cutting-edge technology Showcasing their creations  

I thought that a response to Ken Whyte's opinion column was needed from FOPL.  It was published today! I decided to target the audience of authors, publishers, readers, and librarians rather than the general public that many others have done good work for. (See: http://fopl.ca/news/libraries-publishing-and-bookselling-responses-to-globe-and-mail-op-ed/) Lend Me Your Ear: In defence of public libraries Stephen Abram https://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2020/09/lend-me-your-ear/ I feel qualified to...

Bringing stories outside: Library story walks engage readers in a new way https://www.crowrivermedia.com/independentreview/news/lifestyle/bringing-stories-outside-library-story-walks-engage-readers-in-a-new-way/article_72600fb3-95ec-51ab-97e7-c572c5ff3626.html