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On April 8th, the government of Ontario declared a third provincial emergency, and issued new stay-at-home restrictions for the province except in cases of essential services. Having reviewed the new guidelines, LSC continues to comply with the requirements, and will not be closing.
Since reopening in June 2020, we have positioned ourselves to comply with the most vigorous health and safety requirements of the Region of Waterloo public health and the Ontario Ministry of Health, in order to remain open except in the case of a mandatory lockdown, as in the spring of 2020.
This has included:
As with every announcement of new restrictions, we understand that this will impact the library operations of our clients differently. Please contact Michael Clark if you require a pause to shipping, changes to receiving instructions, or anything other needs you may have during this period.
We are here to help in whatever way we can.
Stay safe and stay healthy. |
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LSC is taking an extra long weekend to look for Easter eggs. We're closed on Friday the 2nd and Monday the 5th. We'll reopen on Tuesday the 6th. |
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Today is Family Day in Ontario, and due to that our office will be closed, giving everyone here a well deserved long weekend. We recommend sleeping in, toasty beverages, and fluffy blankets. We hope everyone in every province is staying safe and healthy. |
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It’s that time of year again. The air is bitterly cold, there might be a foot of snow on the ground, and library professionals from across the country prepare for the Ontario Library Association Super Conference. This year though, instead of flocking to Toronto for a week, we are getting the super conference at home. And as always, LSC is there to educate and entertain! Read through for details on what we are doing.
Our BoothThis promises to be an OLA unlike any other, and while it is disappointing that we won’t get to see you all face to face, that doesn’t mean we won’t be there. We will be in the virtual exhibitor’s hall, Booth 115. Feel free to stop by and chat with Michael Clark, Trish Hayes, Jamie Quinn, or our CEO Michael Monahan (who recently announced his retirement later this year, making this his final OLA).
This year we will be highlighting our recently activated respectful Indigenous Subject Headings, and will be on hand to answer questions people have concerning these new headings and our retrospective service to update existing records in a library’s ILS.
We have a limited number of Expo Hall passes available. If you would like to tour the Expo floor, contact Michael Clark.
Our GiveawayIt wouldn't be an OLA without a booth prize. Last year we gave away two Polaroid cameras, and thought that was pretty neat. This year though, we are giving away a Stay Comfy At Home prize pack, which includes:
To enter to win this prize pack, you must register to receive our new LSC Weekly Update newsletter between the dates of Feb 3rd and 5th. Anyone who registers between those dates will be entered into a draw after the festivities are over.
Our Fun
On Thursday Feb 4th at 7pm we will be hosting the LSC Library Spelling Challenge. This for-fun spelling bee is an opportunity to come together, have some laughs, and see if you can remember where the ‘u’ in February goes. We have 30 spots for participants who want to compete. Register for your spot at Eventibrite. And for anyone who just wants to watch can email Michael Clark directly for the link (we even came up with drinking game rules for the audience). The winner will get a word-based prize pack!
Our ThanksLSC is impressed and thanks OLA for finding a way to keep the conference going in this time of COVID. This is a challenging time for our industry, and OLA is a highlight of the year for many, including us. Even if it isn’t the same, it’s good to still bring us together in a way. We'll see you "there"! |
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Happy 2021! Here’s to a better year going forward. However, the year that was wasn’t all bad, so to celebrate, we asked our staff for their picks of the best books and AV from 2020.
To round up our staff picks of 2020, Carrie P. in HR chose the album Slow Rush by the excellently-named Tame Impala.
To keep up to date with all of LSC’s latest offerings, please follow LSC on Facebook, on Instagram, on Twitter, our YouTube Channel, and now on Issuu.
In 2021, we will be transitioning the Green Memo into the LSC Weekly Update, delivered via MailChimp. If you want to continue to receive our weekly newsletter, and other notifications and updates, please take a second to update your profile.
Happy new year! |
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LSC will be closed for the holidays from Dec 24th, and will reopen on Jan 4th, 2021 (and be glad to leave 2020 behind). Merrys and happys from everyone at LSC to all of you. |
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With the winter holidays looking a little different this year for most people, we asked our staff to share some of their favourite winter holiday books, movies, and music.
“Ever since my kids were little, we started a tradition of watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Christmas Eve while eating “fancy” appetizers (grocery store party pack). My girls love this short movie and even insisted on watching it the one year when my brother and family visited from the US and stayed past the appetizer dinner hour. The girls did not care that family was visiting. The movie went into the DVD player and we all HAD to watch it. We also own the book and will read it repeatedly leading up to the Xmas holidays; it never gets old or boring.
Now, I also have a personal tradition that I have had for at least the last 20 years (guessing here) and that is listening to Mary’s Boy Child from the Boney M Christmas album. As soon as Dec 1st hits, that song comes on in my car, my house, and during my run. I still own the CD but now also have the song on my phone for quick access. It is a classic that never gets old or boring to me.”
To keep up to date with all of LSC’s latest offerings, please follow LSC on Facebook, on Instagram, on Twitter, our YouTube Channel, and now on Issuu.
In 2021, we will be transitioning the Green Memo into the LSC Weekly Update, delivered via MailChimp. If you want to continue to receive our weekly newsletter, and other notifications and updates, please take a second to update your profile.
Merry happy! |
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Nearly a year ago, LSC announced that we would begin moving away from traditional subject headings that refer to Indigenous peoples in outdated, colonial ways. After some unexpected delays, we are proud to announce that this service will go live in January 2021.
As a non-Indigenous Canadian company, LSC recognizes Canada’s colonial history, and how existing library standards continue to subjugate Indigenous Peoples by perpetuating names appointed by settlers. Our headings will use their own self-identified names - for example, Cree is a title appointed by colonizers; the people themselves identify as Nehiyawak.
LSC has adapted the list of Indigenous subject headings created by Greater Victoria Public Library. We also acknowledge that the list is a work-in-progress which will continue to grow as we learn more, update or add new headings, and remove outdated and offensive headings. The list is not exhaustive or 100% accurate, but is a trustworthy starting point.
Other organizations have started this process as well. We hope that Library and Archives Canada (LAC) continue their work toward building a national standard, made in consultation with the hundreds of Indigenous nations across Canada. When a national standard is available, LSC will adopt those headings.
Stage One
At the same time, LSC’s cataloguing team will update old records internally with the new headings. This will take time, but will ensure any new purchases of backlist material will contain the new headings. This will happen at no additional cost to your library.
Stage Two
LSC is very proud to be part of this movement, which we feel is made in the spirit of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A comprehensive list of the headings is available upon request – please feel free to reach out to Michael Clark with any questions or concerns. |
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Yesterday was Indigenous Veterans Day. Wednesday is Remembrance Day. While we do not close for these dates, we do take a moment to reflect and to remember on the brave and valorous individuals who have fought and sacrificed, across history and the world. May they never be forgotten. |
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Due to scheduled maintenance, our secure ordering services will be unavailable from Friday, November 6th at 9:00 pm until Monday, November 9 at 7:00 am. |
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LSC Library Services Centre 34 April 8, 2021 |
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Jamie Quinn 2 July 27, 2020 |