On September 7, a Dine-Around event was held at the Bedford Academy on the subject of copyright and libraries. As the organizer of the event, I felt that it was important to create a forum for library and information professionals to discuss an issue that has crept up to the forefront of pressing issues that [...]

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“RDA (Resource, Description and Access) Cataloguing Rules and Their Potential Impact on a Special Library” – what a mouthful! This was the official name of a very timely and informative presentation organized by the SLA Toronto Solos on October 19, 2011. The interesting topic attracted quite a large audience (25 participants is a record high [...]

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On October 6, 2011, the SLA: Toronto Student Group (SLA:TSG) started the fall semester with an exciting tour of the CBC Libraries and Archives for new and returning members. Our informative and engaging tour guides, Geoffrey Hopkinson (Director of Content Management, Special Programming and Library Partnerships) and Laura Warner (CBC Media Librarian) took us on [...]

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Libraries and Librarians have enjoyed a plethora of stereotypes, including one that portrays the Librarian as a passive-aggressive gatekeeper, jealously guarding the books and punishing users with fines. However, the Librarian of the 21st Century is a culturally diverse, creative, active and socially-engaged individual dedicated to promoting intellectual freedom. It is precisely this sense of [...]

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Akendi is a Canadian consultancy with usability researchers, user experience architects & service designers. We are passionate about the creation of intentional experiences – whether those involve digital products, mobile, web portals or bricks-and-mortar interactions. We work with you to create evidence-based digital product and service experiences. We help you align your organisational strategies with [...]

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Monday December 5, 2011 – Monday December 5, 2011 Maple Leaf Foods ThinkFOOD! Centre 6897 Financial Drive Mississauga, ON L5N 0A8 Map and Directions | Register Description: ThinkFOOD! is a state-of-the-art culinary innovation facility, offering an unprecedented and holistic approach to product development, consumer research and global trend tracking. The Centre was designed to provide [...]

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Monday, November 21, 2011 from 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM at the Martin Prosperity Institute. All SLA Toronto Chapter members are welcome to attend. Come learn what your board is doing and give us your feedback and suggestions. Volunteers are always appreciated. Please let our President, Jennifer Burns (jen.ann.burns at gmail.com) know if you plan to join us for the meeting and/or if you have any questions or issues that you would like included on the agenda.

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Tuesday November 22, 2011 – Start It Up! Local start-ups have lots to offer information, library and knowledge professionals. Join us to see a variety of start-ups from your own backyard demo products and services of interest to those involved in delivering information and knowledge services. Get ahead of the technology curve while supporting local entrepreneurs by attending this fun showcase.

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Tuesday December 13, 2011 – SLA Toronto Chapter, the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information Alumni Association (FIAA), and T-SLIS cordially invite you to this year’s Joint Holiday Social at The Arts and Letters Club’s Great Hall. Join friends and colleagues for a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer.

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Monday October 24, 2011 – Monday October 24, 2011 Martin Prosperity Institute MaRS Centre, Heritage Building 101 College Street, Suite 420 Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1L7 Map and Directions | Register Description: All SLA Toronto Chapter members are welcome to attend. Come learn what your board is doing and give us your feedback and suggestions. [...]

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