Public Historian. Archivist. Tea Drinker.
In today’s episode I’m talking about archival pandemic backlogs and pressure points that COVID-19 have created in archival settings.
Mentioned in this episode:
-Samantha Thompson, “Why don’t archivists digitize everything?“
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Transcript of episode 82.
In today’s episode I’m talking about unfinished objects and that pile of unfinished writing projects so many of us have on our computers.
Mentioned in this episode:
–Thinking Rock Community Arts
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Transcript of episode 81.
In today’s episode I talk about the practice of having no meeting days and how that has helped with managing my workload. I also share some of my meeting pet peeves.
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See the transcript of episode 80.
In today’s episode I talk about technology blips, technology fails, and recovering from these unexpected challenges. I draw on a couple of epic fail experiences recently and talk about getting through them.
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See the transcript of episode 79.
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
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See the transcript of episode 78.
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 near where I was recording. If you hear a weird noise, that’s what is causing it. Cats are fun.
Mentioned in this episode:
-Sam Winn, “This Disabled Life: Academic Conferencing in COVID times”
– EP: 15: Ableism and Accessibility in Public History
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See the transcript of episode 77.
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
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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
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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
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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 Love Being Edited
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