If you are a CEO, University/College Librarian, government/ special library director, senior staff or manager in libraries or information services, get beyond the nostalgia, platitudes and cliches and explore the significant challenges facing library leaders.
Please join us at the iSchool over Oct. 19-20, for "The Future of Libraries: Ours to Create, NOW! Exploring the significant challenges facing library leaders."
Presentations will address topics such as: In a world filled with turbulent change, are libraries keeping pace? Are they innovating and engaging their communities with all the opportunities available? Are they choosing the right focus and priorities?
Join us for spirited discussions and interactive problem-solving! http://www.thefutureoflibraries.org/
It is with great sadness we let you know that Marcia Chen, a long-time employee of the Faculty, passed away peacefully this past Saturday morning, August 15, 2015.
She was the Administrative Assistant of the former Professional Learning Centre (later the iSchool Institute), and was known as a one-woman force of nature, handling the financial side, booking registrations, liaising with students – she did it all, and with a friendly smile and good sense of humour.
Viewing will be held this coming Saturday, August 22, at 9:30 am, followed by a service. Chapel Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation http://www.chapelridgefh.com/ 8911 Woodbine Ave (just north of Highway 7), Markham, Ontario
Flowers can be sent to the funeral home, or donations can be made to the Cancer Society in memory of Marcia.
The Faculty wishes to express its condolences to her family.
Get ready for a new iSchool Symposium on July 16-17, 2015! "Customer Service in Libraries, Upping Our Game in Ontario’s Libraries". Learn more and register at http://www.customerserviceforlibraries.com
Remember that Early Bird registration is by May 1! And discount partners get 20% off (Ontario Library Association and FOPL members), for the next Dysart & Jones conference, "Defining New Metrics for Library Success," from Monday-Tuesday, May 11-12.
This symposium is about the various metrics and measures the library sector and discipline uses to manage what it is doing (its activities and individual services) and its value. http://www.metricsandlibraries.org/
The Dysart & Jones Associates symposium started today, with participants learning about "Building an Engaged Flat Army for the Library."
Great news! Registration is now open for Knowledge Management and Information Management courses at the School of Continuing Studies: http://uoft.me/IMKMConEdiSchool
Great news. Early bird special extended to Friday, September 26 for Dysart & Jones symposium!!
Early bird special before Monday! The highly engaging Dysart & Jones symposium series, "Creative Making in Libraries & Museums," returns on October 6 & 7. An excellent roster of speakers will delve into some of the hottest trends: FabLabs, 3D printing, Makerspaces, Arduino and the connection of libraries to creation, learning and invention. Register now for discount (before Sept. 15)! http://www.creativemaking.org/
New partnership between iSchool and School of Continuing Studies http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca/…/new-partnership-between-is…
Check our website for information on upcoming Symposium on Metrics and Libraries (April 22-23) and join the FB discussion
From SLA Legal Division: Amanda Adams reviews her "Legal Research on the Web" course @iSchoolInst in the latest Legal Division Docket http://legal.sla.org/newslet…/lddv2n3/legalresearchontheweb/
Hacking with the Raspberry Pi and Makey Makey - join this 1-day hands-on course offered by The iSchool Institute and Adriana Ieraci of Conveyor Built.
When: Saturday March 1, 2014 Where: Faculty of Information at U of Toronto, 140 St George St
Register: https://institute.ischool.utoronto.ca/…/hacking-raspberry-p…