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Emily Kingsland
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Librarian at McGill University. She/her/elle
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Witching you had plans this Halloween?🎃

Join @marceswisdom.bsky.social
and🐈‍⬛ me for Boo by the Numbers, a frightfully fun workshop exploring the facts and stats behind the spookiest day of the year!
🗓️ Oct 31 | 🕚 11:00–12:00
RVSP: mcgill.ca/x/iKn
A poster for the workshop Boo by the numbers: Spooky stats and scary graphs. It features cartoon bats, spiders, a skull, and stars.
October 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Social media making you feel like this? Join @kingslam.bsky.social and me on October 28 for a discussion on how to combat viral disinformation.

🦠 The Viral Truth: Fighting Health Disinformation
📅 Oct 28 | 🕐 13:00–14:00
RSVP: libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/event/3932240
October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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🦠 The Viral Truth: Fighting Health Disinformation
📅 Oct 28 | 🕐 13:00–14:00
From viral myths to AI-generated advice, health disinformation is everywhere. Learn how to spot false claims and support informed choices.
👉 Join the conversation: libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/event/3932240
The Viral Truth: Fighting Health Disinformation in a Connected World
In an era where social media influencers, AI tools, and profit-driven media shape public understanding of the world, health disinformation poses a growing threat to individual and...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the SJSU Open Access Virtual Conference!

My talk: “Access denied: Defending research in a shrinking scholarly landscape”

🗓️ Date: October 21, 2025
💻 Location: Virtual
💸 Registration: Free!

👉 Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
SJSU Open Access Virtual Conference Registration
October 21, 2025, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT This will be a virtual conference and registration is free. The SJSU King Library OA25 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce the theme of this y...
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October 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Media Literacy Week is less than a month away (Oct 27-31)!

Explore AI, health disinformation, Wikipedia, and more through engaging activities. Full schedule and details here: libraryguides.mcgill.ca/MediaLiteracy
September 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Donate to YES and Help Build Brighter Futures for Quebecers
Donate to YES and empower Quebecers to succeed, grow their careers, and strengthen the community. Your support makes a real difference.
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April 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Federal agency responsible for library and museum funding gets a visit from DOGE
Keith E. Sonderling is the new acting head of The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the main source of federal funding for libraries and museums across the country. President Trump issued an e...
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March 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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So excited about this!

💖📊 Unlock the secrets of modern romance! Join us for a fun and insightful workshop on online dating trends and the science of love. 📅 Feb 14, 2025 🕐 1:00pm-2:00pm #LoveData25

libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/event/3865035
Love Me Tinder: Unlocking the Secrets of Modern Romance
Are you ready to swipe right on some fun? Join us for a delightful dive into the world of online dating, dating trends, and the science of love! In this workshop, we'll explore the...
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February 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM