We all know that barriers exist in and around libraries. Although it is a topic commonly discussed, our conception of what barriers look like is always changing. There…
What barriers does a librarian in a rural BC library face today? What about a library technician working in the Lower Mainland? How do our…
Of the many barriers people face in using libraries, probably the most obvious is a locked door. That’s why I found it funny that maybe…
In this article, five transgender library workers share our perspectives on different workplaces and educational experiences. We discuss barriers we have faced, strengths we bring…
On June 21st, a historic event happened in Canada; the Accessible Canada Act received royal assent. When it comes into force, the law will require…
Student success, along with the related goals of equity, retention, and degree completion, has been a prominent area of library research and practice in recent…
I was asked to write this piece for Perspectives many months after a friend and I had a spirited conversation in our program’s student computer…
This article addresses barriers experienced by some patrons and staff at Vancouver Public Library’s newer branch, nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch. Some nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona branch…
For some time at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), menstrual products have not been available through coin-operated dispensers in washrooms. While they are available for free…
Introduction Precarious employment is on the rise in Canada (Zhang & Zuberi, 2019), and library work is no exception (Canadian Union of Public Employees, 2017,…
Many libraries offer technology loans as a means of addressing issues related to the “digital divide” which includes not only access to the Internet, but…
