Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 73: Article Feedback and Revisions

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

Creation and purpose: A conversation on art created by students at the Shingwauk Residential School

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A conversational piece I wrote with Skylee-Storm Hogan for the Art Libraries Journal is now available. This piece asks: What are the ethics behind caring, preserving, and displaying artwork created by Residential School Survivors? By looking at sketches and small handicrafts held by the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre this piece examines the possibilities for caring … Continue reading Creation and purpose: A conversation on art created by students at the Shingwauk Residential School

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 72: Passion Project Space

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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

Mina Rees Conversation Series – Trans & Gender Diverse Voices in LIS

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On November 11th at 1pm ET Kalani Adolpho, Stephen G. Krueger,  and I will be participating in the Mini Rees Conversation Series and talking about the importance of gender diversity and transgender voices within the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). We'll also be talking about our new book project Trans & Gender Diverse Voices … Continue reading Mina Rees Conversation Series – Trans & Gender Diverse Voices in LIS

Doing The Work: From Colonial Pasts to Inclusive Futures

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The Call for Proposals for the Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) 2021 conference is out. This year's theme is "Doing the Work: From Colonial Pasts to Inclusive Futures" and the CFP is open to submissions of both in-person and virtual presentations. A huge thank you to the wonderful folks who have agreed to sit on … Continue reading Doing The Work: From Colonial Pasts to Inclusive Futures

Historical Reminiscents Podcast EP 71: Making Space Between Work And Home

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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

History@Work Archives Month Series

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This year I was able to work again with Kristin O’Brassill-Kulfan Nicole Belolan to edit an Archives Month series for the History@Work blog. This series looks at the intersection of archives, archivists, and public history in the age of COVID-19 and will be running throughout October as part of Archives Month in the United States. … Continue reading History@Work Archives Month Series

CFP for Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in LIS

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I'm finally able to share some super exciting news! Kalani Adolpho, Stephen G. Krueger and I are editing a book! Tentatively titled, Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in LIS, this Library Juice Press book will center the lived experiences of trans and gender diverse people in LIS work and education. All authors and editors will be … Continue reading CFP for Trans and Gender Diverse Voices in LIS

Where I’ll Virtually Be This Fall

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This year seems to be the year for virtual conferences, online professional development, and webinars. In October I'll be participating and presenting at a number of virtual conferences including: I will be presenting as part of the Canadian Research and Knowledge Network (CRKN) virtual conference. My presentation, " Community Based Access: Preserving and Sharing Indigenous … Continue reading Where I’ll Virtually Be This Fall