Anniversaries including the Ontario Public Library Lockdown
This is the day! 3 months ago, on March 17, 2020, Ontario's Public Libraries were ordered to physically close. I know you're counting, but today we approach the three-month anniversary of those physical closures. Also, last week marked my 7th anniversary as executive...
UK: Bobby Seagull: ‘Libraries have a central role to play in a post-Covid world’
Bobby Seagull: ‘Libraries have a central role to play in a post-Covid world’ The University Challenge sensation turned teacher, author and presenter penned an exclusive piece for The Big Issue about the pivotal role libraries will play in social justice when we...
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has officially changed the definition of “racism.”
And again we're shown the power of one person to enact change allied with people of good intent. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has officially changed the definition of "racism." https://boingboing.net/2020/06/13/the-merriam-webster-dictionary-2.html "On Thursday,...