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We have a new player in the semantic search arena. “Semantic search” refers to the idea that a better way to find the most relevant material is to not just look at word frequency, location, links to a...
View ArticleMy Seattle Conference Experience
It has been just over two months since I finished my Library Science program and I am now in the thick of my job hunt. I am very thankful for everything that has happened to me in my library career. I...
View ArticleThe Value of Networking
We all know that professional networking is important. According to the AARP, “whether you are content in your current job, actively looking elsewhere, have not had a job in years, or are working on...
View ArticleWhat Goes Around, Comes Around and You’ll Find it in the Archives
It is fortunate that organizations have anniversaries as this is often the event that sparks interest in their archives. This is the case as the 100th or centennial anniversary of SLA approaches in...
View ArticlePeople on the Move
Amra Porobic, Manager of the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Library, took on the position of the Chair of the Toronto Solo Division Group in May. She co-chaired this group with Jasmina Landekic in...
View ArticleReport From The Toronto New Information Professionals (NIP) Program
Summer Social 2008 Members of SLA Toronto’s New Information Professionals enjoyed food, drinks and each other’s company at the NIP Summer Social. The gathering was held at the Duke of York Pub and was...
View ArticleUpcoming Chapter Events
Here are some of the upcoming events presented by SLA Toronto Chapter. See the Toronto chapter website for details. (/http://www.sla.org/chapter/ctor/). Best Practices for Setting Up a Wiki September...
View ArticleReport From the Membership Chair
Welcome to our New Members! Please join me in welcoming the following information professionals who joined the SLA Toronto Chapter in February, March, and April 2008: Patricia Aspinwall Stouffville...
View ArticleBoard Watch
SLA Toronto Chapter extends congratulations to President Daniel P. Lee, who received a 2008 Diversity Leadership Development Program Award at the recent SLA Annual Conference in Seattle, WA (see SLA’s...
View ArticleEditors’ Letter
Another SLA Annual Conference has drawn to a close and summer is well and truly here. It was a tough winter and we hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather and maybe catching up on your beach or...
View ArticlePresident’s Letter
Members and friends of SLA Toronto, Welcome to the third issue of The Courier for 2008. Summer is upon us and before we know it, fall will be here. My best wishes to you, your families, and friends as...
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