Monthly Archives: April 2010
How times change: Finally a gay character in Archie
A number of years ago, when I was on the teen librarian track, I decided to explore the world of graphic novels. I’d never really read comics that weren’t featured in the newspaper before, but I knew they were growing … Continue reading
Filed under censorship, Intellectual freedom, public libraries, racism, school libraries, youth
Missed Opportunities or Carpe Diem (Seizing the Moment)? Engaging with Our Communities
The other day I was at Tim Hortons – waiting for a ride. I was sitting next to a group of middle aged (yes male) mechanics. As a former farm kid, with a brother who is also a mechanic, I … Continue reading
Filed under community development, public libraries, The Profession
Internet Linking is Analogous to Citation
Everyone with whom I have discussed the issue of Internet linking agrees that Internet hyperlinks are a form of citation. But the subset of the population with whom I discuss these issues is not representative of the entire world, clearly. … Continue reading
Filed under censorship, copyright, digitization, Intellectual freedom, Internet, IP, Other blogs, publishing
