A Special Tribute to Mac Nason – from a former Student
On Monday, March 25, 2019, the Ottawa Library and Information Technician world lost someone valuable. Corey Mac Nason died suddenly at age 65 that day. He had been our professor for the Library and Information Technician department at Algonquin College – Woodroffe Campus. He is remembered by former students as funny, caring, and honest. He…
Read MorePassing of Mac Nason (former Director of the Library & Information Technicians Program at Algonquin College)
Corey Mac Nason October 15, 1953 – March 25, 2019 MA, MLS, MEd, PhD Candidate It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Corey Mac Nason on Monday, March 25, at the age of 65. Mac was the loving father of Jeremy (Ali), Meredith and Hania, cherished brother of Sandra, Janet (Gary)…
Read MoreAnnual General Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Biagio’s Italian Kitchen, 1394 Richmond Road, Ottawa The Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa of OALT/ABO will be holding its Annual General Meeting, on February 26, 2019 at 5:30 PM, at the Biagio’s Italian Kitchen. If you have any questions about the Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa Executive, if you would…
Read MoreNatalie Meggison Award of Excellence
Dear colleagues, In memory of my colleague, Natalie Meggison, who passed away this August, we have set up an award for the students in the Library and Information Technician program, and the B.I.T –Information Resource Management program. The award will be for students who excel and demonstrate a commitment to the profession, especially in courses…
Read MoreGoogle Apps Presentation
Do you have a Google account? Want to learn how to use more of Google’s exciting features? Don’t have a Google account but would like to learn more? The Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa of the Ontario Association of Library Technicians/Association des bibliotechniciens de l’Ontario, is holding a workshop to introduce you to the Google suite of…
Read More2018 Holiday Social
Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa Executive and Committees invite you to our … Holiday Dinner Monday December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The Foolish Chicken, 79 Holland Avenue, Ottawa, ON Family and friends are welcome. RSVP by December 7, 2018 Getting There (Google Maps) Loading…
Read More…a very enjoyable Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa Summer Social, Tuesday, August 14, 2018
What did you do on your Summer Vacation? ….well, on the evening of Tuesday, August 14th, I joined a small group of friends from Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa for dinner and a Rideau Canal Cruise. They say that the success of a Presentation is in “the delivery”. This is so true. We were very lucky. Our…
Read More2018 OALT/ABO Student Meet and Greet
The Ottawa Chapter/Section d’Ottawa of the Ontario Association of Library Technicians/Association des bibliotechniciens de l’Ontario invites… Students of the Algonquin College daytime and continuing education Library and Information Technician Programs and the Bachelor of Information Technology – Information Resource Management Program and Members of the Ottawa Chapter/Section Ottawa to our OALT/ABO Student Meet and Greet Date:…
Read MoreProfessor Natalie Meggison
Reposted from Helena Merriam It saddens me greatly to have to tell you that Professor Natalie Meggison has passed away, after being diagnosed with cancer about 7 months ago. She taught for us for many years and I relied on her intelligent insight for improving the program. She was a dedicated teacher and cared about…
Read MoreA recap of my first OALT/ABO Conference experience
I was selected by the Ottawa Chapter to go to the OALT/ABO Conference this past May. I was already designated as a presenter at the Conference, but was very excited to be able to take in the full experience of the weekend! My co-presenter and I drove down from Ottawa on Wednesday night, so we…
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