{"id":12306,"date":"2021-12-20T11:02:43","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T19:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bclaconnectrev.wpengine.com\/perspectives\/?p=12306"},"modified":"2025-01-22T11:25:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T19:25:22","slug":"the-open-access-issue-a-letter-from-the-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bclaconnect.ca\/perspectives\/2021\/12\/20\/the-open-access-issue-a-letter-from-the-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Open Access Issue: A Letter from the Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been another rollercoaster year, so welcome to the last issue of Perspectives for 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve covered remote work and open access this year and we hope you\u2019re looking forward to joining us for more engaging topics next year. In this issue, explore the use of open textbooks during COVID-19, Indigenous knowledge in makerspaces, and our latest rural librarian interview with Lucie Bergeron in Revelstoke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our editorial team has also seen some changes. We\u2019d like to thank outgoing editors Stephanie Kripps and Erin May who helped us stay the course throughout the pandemic. We look forward to warmly welcoming new editors in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay tuned for information about our next issue. In the meantime, stay safe and happy holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Editors<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been another rollercoaster year, so welcome to the last issue of Perspectives for 2021. 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