Mandatory Vaccination Requirements and Human Rights

Description

This presentation provides an overview of how organizations respect human rights when developing and implementing mandatory vaccination policies or proof-of-vaccine requirements. Karen Sharma, A/Executive Director of the Manitoba Human Rights Commission, describes how The Human Rights Code applies to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination polices and how organizations respect human rights while balancing the safety needs of their organizations.
 

Content

1. Webinar recording
2. Presentation slide deck
3. Manitoba Human Rights Commission Guidelines on Human Rights and Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements
 
 

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Millet Library Post Pandemic Service Policies

Description

From the document: 
The intent of this document is to create a roadmap for the closure and reopening of the Millet Public Library during a pandemic, to ensure the health and safety of staff and patrons based on the recommendations of the Alberta Government and Alberta Health Services.

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Word
Source Library

Alberta Library Staff Mini Conference - Work Life Balance Panel Discussion

Description

Alberta Library Staff - Mini Conference: Work / Life Balance Panel Discussion

Featuring: 

  • Leah Townsend, Norquest College
  • Dana Oulette, Concordia University of Edmonton
  • Kerry Vandenhengel, Strathcona County Library

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mp3
Source Library

Library Collections as Catalysts for More Affordable Education

Description

The increasing cost of post-secondary education is a problem faced by students across our country. Although libraries do not have control over contributors such as rising tuition fees and student debt loads, they can provide some financial relief through their collections. Library collection policies have traditionally been designed to exclude textbooks as items that are purchased. However, in the age of digital, the reasoning behind many of these policies could be called to question. Is it time to begin looking at expanding the library’s role in supporting students with some required course materials? How can we design library collections to support the curricular needs of users, while also balancing shrinking budgets and ensuring the needs of our entire communities are met? Over two semesters, Okanagan College Library saved students more than $110,000 in textbook costs by purchasing electronic versions of required and recommended books through library suppliers and making them available through the Library. Learn about the project and the steps involved, what worked well, and what we would recommend others do differently. 

Author

Roën Janyk

Author E-Mail

rjanyk@okanagan.bc.ca

Conference Year

2019
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Library Policy: Making the Lynx

Description

Policies are the superstructure of library service, and this half-day workshop will introduce participants to the tools needed to build and maintain that superstructure. This will be a hands-on session with opportunities to create policies for use in your public library. Participants are encouraged to bring existing policies for collaborative review during the workshop. There will also be a lynx. Prizes will be given. This workshop will be of primary interest to CEOs/Directors and Trustees/Board Members working in a public library setting.

Author

Michael Dawber

Author E-Mail

libraryrr@gmail.com

Conference Year

2018
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PDF