Events - 2018

Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:

This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.

Finding the funding, Part one: Library funding and successful advocacy

This event will look at messaging, media platforms, policy-making, agency and tensions involved in librarians-as-advocates, social media and effective practices of navigating participatory networks.

Part two will take place on October 17, 2018. There will be a recording available after the event.

Collaborative Futures orientation sessions:

This OCUL/Ex Libris orientation session is intended for the core implementation team and functional leads, but others are welcome to sit-in if interested. Core implementation team members and members of the expert advisory network are encouraged to view the prerequisites in advance (see October 4 email from Alison Hitchens for more information). Recordings will be made available at a later date.

Stock up on dessert for your your Thanksgiving dinner, or just grab a slice of pie for your coffee break. 

Please note: This group viewing has been cancelled. You may still register individually for the webinar.

Have you ever had to deal with a large amount of data, and found that Excel just cannot do the job? Have you ever wondered how to talk to a database to extract the information that you need? Come out and learn some basic SQL codes. It will make your life easier in the future! Presented by Eva Ma.

No prior knowledge or experience with databases or programming languages required.

All crafters are welcome! Bring your knitting, craftwork or just join us for a chat and a cup of tea.

Calling all green thumbs and plant-lovers! The HSW Committee invites you to join us on the Dana Porter Library's patio to participate in some plant and potting fun.

Over the past year, Library managers have been working in partnership with Human Resources to increase consistency of practice regarding performance reviews and ratings. Those of you who were with us in January 2018 will have already seen the email below that introduced this initiative. Moving forward, there will be two open sessions about the compensation process. 

Over the past year, Library managers have been working in partnership with Human Resources to increase consistency of practice regarding performance reviews and ratings. Those of you who were with us in January 2018 will have already seen the email below that introduced this initiative. Moving forward, there will be two open sessions about the compensation process. 

Discovery: Where researchers start

All staff at OCUL institutions are invited to join members of the Collaborative Futures project team for an update on the project and plenty of time for Q&A.

The webinar will be recorded and made available after the event.