Talks and presentations
See a map of all the places I've given a talk!
October 02, 2019
Talk, Access 2019, Edmonton, AB
I’m here today as a public librarian who doesn’t work with creating tools for library infrastructure. I’m here to talk not about a cool exciting project but to share a bit with an academic audience what library work with technology looks like on a public info desk.
October 11, 2018
Talk, Netspeed 2018, Sherwood Park, AB
Politics and ethics in public library tech help.
October 05, 2016
Ignite talk , Access 2016, Fredericton, NB
Having been a children’s librarian and radio-based reading advisor, I feel well-equipped to tell you a story about what it means to me to teach people how to deal with the cyberpunk dystopia we have the fortune to be living in…
May 22, 2015
Panel discussion, BC Library Conference 2015, Richmond, BC
Fluctuating between idealism and cynicism, those new to library work can be passionate about the profession - for better or for worse. Join a diverse and enthusiastic panel for a discussion of the issues, concerns, and dreams of those who are new to, and just entering the field…
May 22, 2015
Lightning talk , BC Library Conference 2015, Richmond, BC
Conference sessions are often about putting our best foot forward, about sharing what went well, and about glossing over what didn’t work out. This session aims to turn things around by focusing on those times when we tried something new, or different, or innovative and, well, it didn't quite work…
April 02, 2014
Talk , BC Library Conference 2014, Vancouver, BC
Librarians are getting better at providing internet access—and at helping our users develop the basic skills needed to go online. Good for us; these are core services for modern libraries. But are we providing the right tools for our users to be well-informed private citizens on the net, or are we serving them up to third-party interests through the tools we're teaching—or forcing—them to use?
September 19, 2012
Talk , Big Ideas for Libraries in Communities, SFU Public Square, Vancouver, BC
My big idea for public libraries is that they should embrace the role of Your Friendly Neighbourhood Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy. I want my library to serve the community it’s in and not the rules of publishers, movie studios or lawmakers…
April 28, 2012
Talk , Stranger in a Strange Land Children's Literature Conference, Vancouver, BC