Laura
@ellemmmay.bsky.social
Librarian, manager, tea drinker, hopelessly devoted to coffee, reader, knitter, swimmer, cyclist, volunteer. she/her 🇨🇦
In 1989, Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte were murdered.
December 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In 1989, Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte were murdered.
We’ve had the season’s first snowfall (too soon!). I’ve experienced 52 Canadian winters but that didn’t stop me from making the most rookie mistake this morning. I didn’t tuck my pant legs inside my winter boots.
November 10, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We’ve had the season’s first snowfall (too soon!). I’ve experienced 52 Canadian winters but that didn’t stop me from making the most rookie mistake this morning. I didn’t tuck my pant legs inside my winter boots.
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Particularly well-reasoned, I must say. 😉
The gloves come off! 🥊🥊
One of the most common debates in our comments is about how our experts sometimes handle collection materials without those iconic white cotton gloves.
Find out why gloves aren’t always necessary here: https://thediscoverblog.com/2019/04/05/the-gloves-come-off/
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Particularly well-reasoned, I must say. 😉
Please don’t do this. Kids deserve to have fun on Halloween.
Don’t put the responsibility of feeding a family on the shoulders of a trick-or-treater. Let kids be kids. Kids like candy.
You can help people experiencing food insecurity by donating to food banks.
Don’t put the responsibility of feeding a family on the shoulders of a trick-or-treater. Let kids be kids. Kids like candy.
You can help people experiencing food insecurity by donating to food banks.
October 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Please don’t do this. Kids deserve to have fun on Halloween.
Don’t put the responsibility of feeding a family on the shoulders of a trick-or-treater. Let kids be kids. Kids like candy.
You can help people experiencing food insecurity by donating to food banks.
Don’t put the responsibility of feeding a family on the shoulders of a trick-or-treater. Let kids be kids. Kids like candy.
You can help people experiencing food insecurity by donating to food banks.
Two minutes before curtain. No one told me there were going to be clowns! #NACDance #HanselAndGretel
October 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Two minutes before curtain. No one told me there were going to be clowns! #NACDance #HanselAndGretel
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ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee Working Group on $v Retention invites participation in a survey investigating potential impacts of the Library of Congress' omission of form subdivisions ($v) in subject headings. Please share!
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
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tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
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Feedback Survey about Form Subdivision ($v) Omission from Subject Headings
The Library of Congress announced in January 2025 that as part of a linked data-friendly “Modern MARC” cataloging practice, they will no longer include form/genre subdivisions (e.g., 600 $v, 650 $v, 6...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
ALA Core Subject Analysis Committee Working Group on $v Retention invites participation in a survey investigating potential impacts of the Library of Congress' omission of form subdivisions ($v) in subject headings. Please share!
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
#critcat #critlib
tinyurl.com/2792hbkn
#critcat #critlib
Imagine boarding a train, sitting down and when the attendant asks to scan your ticket (which they need to do before the train can leave) you tell him “Does it have to be right now? I’m in a meeting.” What is wrong with people?
June 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Imagine boarding a train, sitting down and when the attendant asks to scan your ticket (which they need to do before the train can leave) you tell him “Does it have to be right now? I’m in a meeting.” What is wrong with people?
I’m currently on @viarailcanada.bsky.social train 53 from Ottawa to Toronto. I’m in business class and the air conditioning is nonexistent. The employees on the train are visibly uncomfortable in these working conditions. It’s hot and uncomfortable.
June 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I’m currently on @viarailcanada.bsky.social train 53 from Ottawa to Toronto. I’m in business class and the air conditioning is nonexistent. The employees on the train are visibly uncomfortable in these working conditions. It’s hot and uncomfortable.
I had so much fun last year that I signed up to do it again this year @ncpriderun.bsky.social raceroster.com/events/2025/...
2025 — National Capital Pride Run 2025 —
National Capital Pride Run 2025 Riverain Park, North River Road, Ottawa, ON, Canada - The National Capital Pride Run is an all ages, all-level… - August 23, 2025
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June 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I had so much fun last year that I signed up to do it again this year @ncpriderun.bsky.social raceroster.com/events/2025/...
I’d like to find a commuter gym duffle bag with a separate shoe compartment that converts into a backpack that also has room for a laptop and a packed lunch. Would I be asking too much for it to be in a colour other than black? Oh, and it shouldn’t cost more than $150. Does such a thing even exist?
June 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’d like to find a commuter gym duffle bag with a separate shoe compartment that converts into a backpack that also has room for a laptop and a packed lunch. Would I be asking too much for it to be in a colour other than black? Oh, and it shouldn’t cost more than $150. Does such a thing even exist?
Srsly tho. Eat the rich
March 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Srsly tho. Eat the rich
Yesterday (before the federal election was even called) someone banged hard on my front door and then rang the doorbell several times. I looked out the window and saw a group of canvassers for a political candidate at the bottom of the driveway. They left campaign material in the mailbox.
March 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Yesterday (before the federal election was even called) someone banged hard on my front door and then rang the doorbell several times. I looked out the window and saw a group of canvassers for a political candidate at the bottom of the driveway. They left campaign material in the mailbox.
Yesterday, I noticed that my circa 1996 Kitchenaid washing machine (that came with the house we bought in 2021) was leaking. The repair person who came by said he can replace the leaking part. What a relief! 1/2
March 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Yesterday, I noticed that my circa 1996 Kitchenaid washing machine (that came with the house we bought in 2021) was leaking. The repair person who came by said he can replace the leaking part. What a relief! 1/2
It seems to me that that if someone is going to go to the effort to fly a Canadian flag from their car to (I assume) show their Canadian pride, the least they can do is make sure it’s not torn to smithereens, as I saw in my city today. Elbows up, but put some respect on it.
March 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It seems to me that that if someone is going to go to the effort to fly a Canadian flag from their car to (I assume) show their Canadian pride, the least they can do is make sure it’s not torn to smithereens, as I saw in my city today. Elbows up, but put some respect on it.
On this International Women's Day, I remember another International Women's Day when a male colleague described his former workplace where there was only 1 woman. He said (with a degree of pride in his voice) that they always told her she was "one of the boys", like that is a marker of true equality
March 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
On this International Women's Day, I remember another International Women's Day when a male colleague described his former workplace where there was only 1 woman. He said (with a degree of pride in his voice) that they always told her she was "one of the boys", like that is a marker of true equality
One thing about me: if I buy 6 donuts, I’m going to eat 6 donuts.
March 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
One thing about me: if I buy 6 donuts, I’m going to eat 6 donuts.
The Americans
What is the TV series you have rewatched the most times?
(This is a No Embarrassment Zone. Honest answers!)
(This is a No Embarrassment Zone. Honest answers!)
February 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The Americans
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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February 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Morning commute adventures. City is still digging out from the storms from the past few days. The sidewalks on my street are not clear so I walked in the road. Bus was on time (yay!) but it smells like a wet dog inside. I’ll be on this bus for at least 45 minutes.
February 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Morning commute adventures. City is still digging out from the storms from the past few days. The sidewalks on my street are not clear so I walked in the road. Bus was on time (yay!) but it smells like a wet dog inside. I’ll be on this bus for at least 45 minutes.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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February 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Day 8
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February 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Day 7
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February 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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February 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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