Michelle Arbuckle
@marbuckle.bsky.social
Librarian, nonprofit executive director - Ontario Library Association, ENTJ, ♒️ Sun ♊️ Rising ♋️ Moon. Host of the Library Land Loves pod. she/her
When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
When you walk into your child’s school, do you recognize the expertise you bring as someone who works in libraries — and the impact that gives you to be a champion for school libraries and public education? Listen to this week's conversation at Library Land Loves!
Reposted by Michelle Arbuckle
Reposted by Michelle Arbuckle
Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.
Reposted by Michelle Arbuckle
IT’S TIME TO LOCK IN, PEOPLE.
JUST IN: The Trump administration announced that it would freeze $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in multi-year contract value at Harvard University after the school said it would not follow policy demands from the administration. cnn.it/4imtzXL
April 15, 2025 at 12:23 AM
IT’S TIME TO LOCK IN, PEOPLE.
As someone who constantly struggles to quiet the work scaries through pop culture, I am delighted by Severance teaching us about work life balance.
Small, Easy Ways To Achieve Work/Life Balance, No 'Severance' Required
How far would you go to live a life free of work worries?
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April 8, 2025 at 1:59 PM
As someone who constantly struggles to quiet the work scaries through pop culture, I am delighted by Severance teaching us about work life balance.
A fabulous mentorship opportunity for visible minority librarians!
Exciting news! The ViMLoC Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 session. This mentoring session will run from May 1st to June 30th, 2025. Apply by Apr 20th, 2025. vimloc.org/mentorship/
Mentorship Program
At ViMLoC we believe that mentorship for visible minority librarians is an important aspect to recruit, retain, and revitalize the library workforce. To ensure that librarians are supported to over…
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April 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A fabulous mentorship opportunity for visible minority librarians!
So excited that TCAF Is back!!
TCAF Libraries & Education Day 2025
Friday, June 6 ⋅ 8:30-5:00 EST
Toronto Metropolitan University
Special Collections & Archives
LIB 404 ⋅ 350 Victoria Street ⋅ 4th Floor
Registration opens SOON!
www.torontocomics.com/libraries-an...
Friday, June 6 ⋅ 8:30-5:00 EST
Toronto Metropolitan University
Special Collections & Archives
LIB 404 ⋅ 350 Victoria Street ⋅ 4th Floor
Registration opens SOON!
www.torontocomics.com/libraries-an...
Libraries & Education Day | Toronto Comic Arts F
TCAF Libraries & Education Day is a day of programming aimed at teachers, teacher-librarians, librarians, library workers, and people in similar roles who want to know more about incorporating comics...
www.torontocomics.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So excited that TCAF Is back!!
Today on National Indigenous Languages Day, we recognize the importance of language in shaping our thoughts and practices. "As Indigenous languages across the country struggle to survive—the languages of our original stories—it is critical that we protect them and nurture them toward resurgence."
March 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today on National Indigenous Languages Day, we recognize the importance of language in shaping our thoughts and practices. "As Indigenous languages across the country struggle to survive—the languages of our original stories—it is critical that we protect them and nurture them toward resurgence."
Who decides what teens get to read—and what’s at stake when we take that choice away? For librarians, educators, and parents, this is a reminder: the freedom to read is not just a right—it’s a crucial part of how young people learn, grow, and understand the world around them.
March 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Who decides what teens get to read—and what’s at stake when we take that choice away? For librarians, educators, and parents, this is a reminder: the freedom to read is not just a right—it’s a crucial part of how young people learn, grow, and understand the world around them.
Hot & Bothered in Library Land! Menopause affects 80% of working women, yet workplace support is still lacking. As a field, libraries can’t ignore this conversation. In this episode of Library Land Loves, I spoke with Lana Chen and Rebecca Flaman about Sinai Health Fdn’s Hot & Bothered campaign.
March 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Hot & Bothered in Library Land! Menopause affects 80% of working women, yet workplace support is still lacking. As a field, libraries can’t ignore this conversation. In this episode of Library Land Loves, I spoke with Lana Chen and Rebecca Flaman about Sinai Health Fdn’s Hot & Bothered campaign.
No More Bubble Wrap! - our panel discussion about giving teens the freedom to think, question, & grow. Tune in to hear my conversation with author Lawrence Hill, bookseller Maria Martella & teacher-librarian Wendy Burch-Jones: bit.ly/3XhdcUH #FreedomToRead
No More Bubble Wrap: A Freedom to Read Week Event
It’s time to challenge the status quo and rethink our approach, which is why we’ll explore the importance of letting young readers explore stories that push boundaries and reflect the world in No More Bubble-Wrap: Teens, Tough Themes, & Open Discussions. This panel discussion is about giving teens the freedom to think, question, and grow, and will dive into how we can move forward. We hope you’ll join us! Moderator Michelle Arbuckle, OLA Executive Director Panelists Lawrence Hill, Canadian AWARD-WINNING Author Maria Martella, Owner, Tinlids Wendy Burch-Jones, OSLA Council President
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February 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
No More Bubble Wrap! - our panel discussion about giving teens the freedom to think, question, & grow. Tune in to hear my conversation with author Lawrence Hill, bookseller Maria Martella & teacher-librarian Wendy Burch-Jones: bit.ly/3XhdcUH #FreedomToRead
Reposted by Michelle Arbuckle
Are you seeing book bans in Canada?
Last year, novelist Lawrence Hill learned The Book of Negroes had been banned from classrooms by the London District Catholic School Board because of its use of the N-word.
Last year, novelist Lawrence Hill learned The Book of Negroes had been banned from classrooms by the London District Catholic School Board because of its use of the N-word.
February 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Are you seeing book bans in Canada?
Last year, novelist Lawrence Hill learned The Book of Negroes had been banned from classrooms by the London District Catholic School Board because of its use of the N-word.
Last year, novelist Lawrence Hill learned The Book of Negroes had been banned from classrooms by the London District Catholic School Board because of its use of the N-word.
Ontario's advance polls open this weekend. If you work in an Ontario library, please make sure you know the details as you will surely be getting questions about where to go and when! Ahhhhh the joys of a snap election.
February 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Ontario's advance polls open this weekend. If you work in an Ontario library, please make sure you know the details as you will surely be getting questions about where to go and when! Ahhhhh the joys of a snap election.
Election day in Ontario is in two weeks - February 27. Make sure to chat with your local candidates - ask them questions about their support for public AND school libraries. Check out my chat with Dina Stevens for lots of great tips on engaging with candidates before AND after the election.
February 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Election day in Ontario is in two weeks - February 27. Make sure to chat with your local candidates - ask them questions about their support for public AND school libraries. Check out my chat with Dina Stevens for lots of great tips on engaging with candidates before AND after the election.
If you are a person who buys books as holiday gifts - this episode of Library Land Loves is my gift to you specifically. Book person extraordinaire Vikki Vansickle shares her book buying lists and gives the best tips on how to gift books - hint - it's about not being so damn selfish.
December 11, 2024 at 10:50 PM
If you are a person who buys books as holiday gifts - this episode of Library Land Loves is my gift to you specifically. Book person extraordinaire Vikki Vansickle shares her book buying lists and gives the best tips on how to gift books - hint - it's about not being so damn selfish.
Exploring the issues of today’s world through reading is a vital ingredient in helping our children become active and knowledgeable participants of our society.
OLA has growing concerns around book challenges and a child's right to read. bit.ly/2023bookchal...
OLA has growing concerns around book challenges and a child's right to read. bit.ly/2023bookchal...
November 9, 2023 at 4:32 PM
Exploring the issues of today’s world through reading is a vital ingredient in helping our children become active and knowledgeable participants of our society.
OLA has growing concerns around book challenges and a child's right to read. bit.ly/2023bookchal...
OLA has growing concerns around book challenges and a child's right to read. bit.ly/2023bookchal...
Today wraps up First Nation Public Library Week but there's still time for you to catch up on all of the incredible programming from this week. Congrats to
Nancy, Deanna and the whole crew at Ontario Library Services! resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023
Nancy, Deanna and the whole crew at Ontario Library Services! resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023
October 6, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Today wraps up First Nation Public Library Week but there's still time for you to catch up on all of the incredible programming from this week. Congrats to
Nancy, Deanna and the whole crew at Ontario Library Services! resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023
Nancy, Deanna and the whole crew at Ontario Library Services! resources.olservice.ca/fnplw/2023
You've been working on some pretty amazing projects in your library. Impacting your community, requiring collaboration, demonstrating a new approach to problems.
It's time to share those experiences with the rest of library land at OLA SC24.
Call for Proposals is open!
www.olasuperconference.ca
It's time to share those experiences with the rest of library land at OLA SC24.
Call for Proposals is open!
www.olasuperconference.ca
September 5, 2023 at 3:23 PM
You've been working on some pretty amazing projects in your library. Impacting your community, requiring collaboration, demonstrating a new approach to problems.
It's time to share those experiences with the rest of library land at OLA SC24.
Call for Proposals is open!
www.olasuperconference.ca
It's time to share those experiences with the rest of library land at OLA SC24.
Call for Proposals is open!
www.olasuperconference.ca
We start every staff meeting with a discussion prompt that has absolutely nothing to do with our work, and everything to do with getting to know each other better. Last week's prompt was "If you were a performer what three things would you want in your green room?" Whaddya got?
August 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM
We start every staff meeting with a discussion prompt that has absolutely nothing to do with our work, and everything to do with getting to know each other better. Last week's prompt was "If you were a performer what three things would you want in your green room?" Whaddya got?