Category Archives: Advocacy & Leadership

My Super Conference 2013

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Most of last week I was at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference, 2013 edition. It was a rather monumental conference for me. I am humbled by the attention I am receiving, but so grateful that the work that I … Continue reading →

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Getting the Message Right

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

Advocacy for school libraries and for teacher-librarians is a tricky business. Clearly we have powerful ideas and evidence to share. In an atmosphere of seemingly perpetual crisis, however, advocacy often tends to focus on pointing out what is wrong rather … Continue reading →

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Together for Learning Website Ready for Prime Time

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

The Together for Learning website is live. www.togetherforlearning.ca We are finally beginning to realize the writers’ extended vision for the landmark guideline document for Ontario’s school libraries, Together for Learning: School Libraries and the Emergence of the Learning Commons. Published … Continue reading →

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OLA Volunteer Recognition

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

I am thrilled and honoured to be on the Ontario Library Association‘s website as a featured volunteer. I am very honoured to be recognized for my contributions over the years. And as I’ve said many times, I have gotten more … Continue reading →

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