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From the ViMLoC committee, we offer this message in memory of librarian Fobazi Ettarh:

Fobazi Ettarh was a deeply inspiring soul whose bold, brilliant scholarship and unwavering commitment to justice were evident through all her works.

Registration for the CHLA Conference, one of the best conferences for health sciences library professionals, particularly those new to the profession, is now open. As an added bonus, it’s being held in Quebec City, one of the most charming cities you can visit. #canmedlib #medlib #mla

Reminder for tomorrow! GenAI + Equity in Libraries
Featuring @janicekung.bsky.social sharing insights on bias, ethics, and real strategies for AI literacy. See you there. ✨https://buff.ly/c70Ma1D

Headed to #OLASC this week? Stop by our ViMLoC meet up on Thursday, Jan 29 from 1-2pm in MTCC room 203D. The next day, some friends are putting on a session called "Persisting Cultural Identities: A Holding Space for IBPOC Library Workers" Jan 30 from 10:45am-12pm in 203C. Enjoy the conference!

How can libraries adopt GenAI without widening equity gaps?
Join us Feb 3 to explore the big questions with Janice Kung.
Bias, ethics, inclusion — all on the table. buff.ly/c70Ma1D

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For library or information studies students (MLIS/MI) and recent graduates 👇

Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not ...

You know what’s 💯 preventable?

This 👇🏾

www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

Some basic facts about international students, who they are and who they are not

Please pass on the message

@shashikalb.bsky.social

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Opinion: The president is dismantling an important program for Alaska libraries and museums — and Alaskans. Please help save it. This funding supports critical infrastructure, technology, training and education and community programs for museums, cultural centers, and libraries.

In Alaska—and every state—communities need the services and programs that federal library funding supports. www.adn.com/opinions/202...
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

The measles vaccine was developed 1963. Before that almost all children got measles by the time they were 15yrs. Annually, among reported measles cases, an estimated:
400 to 500 people died
48,000 were hospitalized
1,000 suffered encephalitis (swelling of the brain)
from: www.cdc.gov/measles/abou...

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Please help us find an illustrator from Senegal/The Gambia/Mauritania! 🙏

I am part of a team of environmentalists making a children's book about overfishing in West Africa and its links to salmon farming and greenhouse agriculture.

#art #childrensbook #environment #education

To all academic librarian colleagues, this must-see video discusses why AI clauses should not be included in the library's licenses. While the video is based on US copyright law and circumstances are a bit different in Canada, it is still good to watch.

A a must-read, especially for library students. Practical experience is important. Seek co-op or practicum opportunities to develop these skills. I hope library programs evolve quickly. I learned a lot of soft skills when I earned my degree. I don't want the library schools to go away.