In today’s episode I’m talking about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work, also known as EDI work, and protecting yourself from burning out while engaged in this work. This episode is based on my experience engaged in EDI work connected to gender and sexuality inclusion. Mentioned in this episode:-The Nap Ministry -EP 72: Passion Project Space … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 78: Resting for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Work
In today's episode I'm talking about managing chronic pain, archival labour, and working from home. This episode is based on my experiences working from home since March 2020 and rooted in my pain realities, so your mileage with it may vary. Also, part way through the episode one of my cats decided to chow down … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 77: Chronic Pain and Working From Home
In today's episode I'm talking all about book proposals. I reflect on the two book proposals I had accepted in 2020 and share some general tips I learned from that process. Mentioned in this episode: -Katie Linder, YGT Podcast "Writing and Pitching Book Proposals"-Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in LIS Download or Listen Now:
In today's episode I'm talking about making it through the dark days of winter, practicing kindness in my professional life, and that ever illusive work/life balance. Mentioned in this episode: -Feminist Ethics of Care Download or Listen Now: Photo by Galina N on Unsplash
In today's episode I'm discussing my experiences attending three different virtual conference in October. I talk about online conference formats, recording and giving presentations, and interaction in online conference spaces. Mentioned in this episode: -Canadian Research Knowledge Network 2020 Conference-TESS Online 2020: Humanizing Learning-Ontario Museum Association Annual Conference Download or Listen Now: Photo by Magnet.me … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 74: Participating in Virtual Conferences
In today's episode I'm talking about peer review feedback and article revisions. I chat about some of the recent articles I have revised, handling negative feedback, and my process for doing revisions. Mentioned in this episode: -Jo VanEvery, Revision following peer review is a normal part of the scholarly writing process- Melissa Dalgleish, Learning to … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 73: Article Feedback and Revisions
How do you find time for the projects that you are invested in but aren't part of your job? In today's episode I'm talking about passion projects and the work that I do off the side of my desk that brings me a lot of joy. Mentioned in this episode: -Trans and Gender Diverse Voices … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 72: Passion Project Space
In today's episode I'm chatting about boundaries between work and home life and the struggle to maintain those boundaries during the pandemic. I talk about my home office, strategies for disconnecting and challenges of the work at home life. Mentioned in this episode: - Wladislaw Rivkin, Working from home? Why detachment is crucial for mental … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 71: Making Space Between Work And Home
It's been awhile, but I'm back with new podcast content. In today's episode I'm discussing problematic language in archival descriptions, approaches to handling racist depictions in records, and efforts to update archival practices. Mentioned in this episode: -University of Waterloo, Language in Archival Collections-Archives for Black Lives in Philadelphia, Anti-Racist Description Resources (PDF)- Gracen Brilmyer, … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 69: Dated and Racist Language in Archival Descriptions
Who needs a distraction? I do. I've been spending a lot of time reading recently. These days, reading is one of the few things that can help push my anxiety to the side and keep my mind busy. In today's episode I share what I've been reading recently and recommend some mind occupying reads. Mentioned … Continue reading Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 68: Pandemic Reading
