Category Archives: News
Ontario Library Association – Ottawa Event in August
We’re pleased to share information about this Ontario Library Association social event taking place in Ottawa. Event information and registration: https://accessola.my.site.com/OLA/s/lt-event?id=a1UTN000008oim1 The Ontario Library Association’s Cultural Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) Committee invites racialized library and information professionals and students to join us … Continue reading
Let’s celebrate! ViMLoC members completed the inaugural CARL Flourish BPOC Library Leadership Program
Several ViMLoC members participated in the inaugural CARL’s Flourish BPOC Academic Library Leadership Program 2025-2026, co-facilitated by Dr. Maha Kumaran (founder of both ViMLoC and Flourish) and Dr. Betty Mutwiri (founder of BM Leadership Coaching & Consulting). This was the first leadership program created for mid-career, racialized academic librarians in Canada. The first cohort consisted of 14 racialized academic librarians, with 8 participants who are … Continue reading
ViMLoC Research Mentorship on-demand Program – Call for mentors
The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) on-demand Research Mentorship Program is now accepting applications from mentors! This is the initial offering of this mentorship program. As an on-demand program, there are no specific end dates. We start with mentor … Continue reading
Ontario Library Association Communities of Practice
The Ontario Library Association (OLA) recently launched their Communities of Practice (CoP). These online networks are designed to bring people together, spark conversation, and deepen professional connections. If you’re interested in engaging in the profession more, but can’t devote time … Continue reading
Ontario Library Association’s Equity Seats for Events
At ViMLoC, we’d like to recognize and turn your attention to OLA’s new equity seats: The Ontario Library Association (OLA) now offers a handful of Equity Seats for full‑day virtual programs to help reduce financial and systemic barriers to professional … Continue reading
2026 ViMLoC Mentorship Program
The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the 2026 session! This mentoring session will run from May 1st to June 30th, 2026. To apply as a mentor or mentee, please fill out the mentor application … Continue reading
Call for Applications is open: CAPAL Early Career Researcher & Student Research Paper Awards
Call for Applications is open: CAPAL Early Career Researcher & Student Research Paper Awards The CAPAL Awards Committee is delighted to announce the 2026 opening of applications for two awards: the Early Career Researcher Award and the Student Research Paper … Continue reading
Embedding a Culturally Sustaining Pedagogical Lens to Online Learning
Embedding a Culturally Sustaining Pedagogical Lens to Online Learning The ACRL Distance and Online Learning Sections (DOLS) Anti-racism and EDI Committee invites you to our Spring 2026 program at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET presentation on Wednesday, March 25! … Continue reading
The Passing of Fobazi Ettarh
From the ViMLoC committee, we offer this message in memory of librarian Fobazi Ettarh: Fobazi Ettarh was a deeply inspiring soul whose bold, brilliant scholarship and unwavering commitment to justice were evident through all her works. Her writings on “vocational … Continue reading
ViMLoC at OLA Super Conference 2026
If you are planning OLA Super Conference in Toronto this year, there are many ways to meet people from our network in person. On Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, ViMLoC is hosting a meet up … Continue reading
ViMLoC: Visible Minority Librarians of Canada 