I think this has been active for awhile but has just officially launched. It's a comprehensive, cross-Canada library job board sponsored by The Partnership, which is a coalition of provincial library associations who work together on a variety of joint projects. The job board allows you to search for postings, or, if you're an employer, […]
The interface could be a bit more automated but this is still a cool little web site to let you test your knowledge of various aspects of library science. (via LISNews)
This is pretty freaking funny… Fight for KissesUploaded by fight-for-kisses (via MetaFilter)
Top 10 Jeopardy Mishaps (with all kinds of YouTubey goodness)The title of the post I link to is “Top 10 Jeopardy Mishaps” but they're really the “Top 10 Jeopardy Moments”. </pedant>
CKUA is one of Canada's oldest, coolest and best independent radio stations. And they're currently looking for a librarian. If you're into music of all kinds and/or interested in media librarianship, I can't think of a better job in all of Canada.
Ask MetaFilter is a great site I've referenced a few times before. As I write this, this recent question has almost 300 “favourite” votes which makes it one of the most popular questions and answers I've even seen.Nobody posted a pick for a book that provides a good introduction to librarianship (yet) but I'd say […]
I'm pretty much the perfect example of the value of the Professional Mentorship program at FIMS. I participated in it all three semesters I was there. I had a great mentor in my first term and an okay one in my second. But it was the third that made it really pay off. When I […]
Facebook has been censoring photos of breastfeeding mothers. If you believe breastfeeding is a non-sexual, natural thing (and that your eyes won't melt if you catch the corner of a boob in a photo), there's a Facebook group you can join to show your support.I have a feeling this will be Shea's next profile picture… […]
CANOE — SLAM! Sports – CFL – Winnipeg: Evolution of the Banjo Bowl (Hate to say it but I think the Riders are due for the loss today, especially after how the game ended last week. The Bombers will be pumped for today. I hope I'm wrong.)
Sorry for being late again this week – same “real world must take precedence sometimes” excuse as last week. That also means anybody reading this has a bit less notice that September 10 has been declared “Librarians Slam The Boards” day. Jessamyn West over at librarian.net has more details but basically, the idea is that […]
