Author Archives: Julie Hannaford

John Willinsky to speak at OISE – October 22nd

Open Access to Research is Coming: What is to be Done?  Date and Time: October 22nd, noon – 1pm   Speaker: Professor John Willinsky, Stanford University School of Education   Location: Ontario Institute for Studies in Education Library, Ground Floor … Continue reading

Posted in Open Access | Leave a comment

Mezzanine Level Renovations – Input Needed!

We’re looking for your input! Please come out and let us know how we can make better use of our Mezzanine level of the library and have a pizza lunch, on us!Let me know if you can attend one of … Continue reading

Posted in Library Events | Leave a comment

Google Book Settlement Talk

Attended an excellent presentation today at the iSchool about the Google Book Settlement. Here are my notes from the event, based on the talk, powerpoint slides and discussion at the end. Presenters were as follows: Sian Meikle, Digital Services Librarian, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New ERIC Contract Awarded

Update from the U.S. Department of Education:  The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a five-year contract for $29,195,573.00 to develop and operate the ERIC digital library of education literature and give high-quality access to educators, researchers, and the general … Continue reading

Posted in Library Resources | Leave a comment

Mezzanine Level Renovations – Input Needed!

We’re planning renovations for our Mezzanine level and would love your input! We have scheduled 2 focus groups/pizza lunches for: October 7th, noon – 1pm October 14th, 1-2pm If  you are a graduate student and can attend one of the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment