In this panel in recognition of Freedom to Read Week\, members of Waterloo Public Library\ , University of Waterloo Library\, and Wilfred Laurier University Library will discuss the role that libraries play in fostering community wellbeing \, and as safeguards of democracy through upholding a right to access info rmation. How can libraries continue to cultivate this and other civic lite racies? Join us to find out more\, and ask our panelists questions of your own.
\nFreedom to Read Week takes place from February 23 to March 1 and is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaff irm their commitment to intellectual freedom.
\nAs of 2024\, Freedom to Read Week entered a new phase led by Library and Archives Canada\, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council\, and the Ontario Library Association in partnership with the Book and Periodical Council. For more information\, visit the Freedom to Read website.
\n< strong>Anneliese Eber is the research data management librarian a t the University of Waterloo and has extensive experience in supporting re searchers throughout the data lifecycle. With a background in anthropology and archaeology\, Anneliese understands the challenges and nuances of dat a handling\, storage and sharing. She specializes in guiding scholars on b est practices for data organization\, ethical management\, and compliance with funder mandates. Passionate about empowering researchers and equitabl e access to data\, Anneliese provides tailored resources\, workshops\, and consultations to foster a culture of responsible data stewardship and res earch data management.
\nAntonio Muñ\;oz Gó\;mez is the Cataloguing and metadata librarian at the University of W aterloo Libraries\, and has also worked as the Digital scholarship librari an at the University. Antonio's work is strongly aligned with the principl es of intellectual freedom and the right to access information. By organiz ing and describing resources\, he ensures that diverse voices and perspect ives are available to all library users\, supporting the fundamental freed om to read. His interest in the ethical impacts of library work in areas r anging from resource description to the ethics of AI\, underscores his com mitment to maintaining ethical standards in information access and dissemi nation.
\nMeredith Fischer is the Laurier Library's Temporary Head of User and Access Services. She is also a librarian who i s passionate about literacy and who works closely with students\, faculty\ , and community members on a regular basis.
\nAlison Schroed er is the Manager\, Lifelong Learning at Waterloo Public Library. In this role she oversees information services\, staff training as well t he libraries online resources. She has worked at libraries in Guelph\, Mil ton\, Kitchener and Barrie.
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