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Naz Torabi

@nazztorab.bsky.social
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Works in the academic library land.

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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
United Way Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Community Foundation Launch Joint Wildfire Community Support Fund. You can direct your supper here uwaytbay.ca/united-way-t...
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United Way Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Community Foundation Launch Joint Wildfire Community Support Fund - United Way TB
In response to the devastating wildfires affecting communities across Northwestern Ontario, United Way of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Community Foundation have partnered to establish the Northwest...
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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Canada 🇨🇦 should be doing more to tackle climate change We are backsliding on climate action 😔
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Neal Haddaway @nealhaddaway.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Every purchase helps place copies in schools in the UK and West Africa. If you’re a teacher or school interested in working with the book, we’d love to hear from you. thesalmonandthetomato.org/books.html #SocialJustice #FoodJustice #ChildrensBooks #FoodSystems #SustainableFood #EthicalEating
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Children’s Book – The Salmon and the Tomato
A children’s book that helps young readers understand where food comes from, exploring the social and environmental impacts of intensive food production around the world.
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ViMLoC @vimloc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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.
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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Registration for the CHLA Conference, one of the best conferences for health sciences library professionals, particularly those new to the profession, is now open. As an added bonus, it’s being held in Quebec City, one of the most charming cities you can visit. #canmedlib #medlib #mla
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ViMLoC @vimloc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Reminder for tomorrow! GenAI + Equity in Libraries Featuring @janicekung.bsky.social sharing insights on bias, ethics, and real strategies for AI literacy. See you there. ✨https://buff.ly/c70Ma1D
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ViMLoC @vimloc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Headed to #OLASC this week? Stop by our ViMLoC meet up on Thursday, Jan 29 from 1-2pm in MTCC room 203D. The next day, some friends are putting on a session called "Persisting Cultural Identities: A Holding Space for IBPOC Library Workers" Jan 30 from 10:45am-12pm in 203C. Enjoy the conference!
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ViMLoC @vimloc.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
How can libraries adopt GenAI without widening equity gaps? Join us Feb 3 to explore the big questions with Janice Kung. Bias, ethics, inclusion — all on the table. buff.ly/c70Ma1D
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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
For library or information studies students (MLIS/MI) and recent graduates 👇
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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
You know what’s 💯 preventable? This 👇🏾 www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...
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Six infants born with congenital measles in Ontario from unvaccinated mothers
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health says six infants have been born with congenital measles since an outbreak began last fall, adding they were infected in the womb through mothers who were not ...
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Madhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Some basic facts about international students, who they are and who they are not Please pass on the message @shashikalb.bsky.social
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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Only one day left!
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
In Alaska—and every state—communities need the services and programs that federal library funding supports. www.adn.com/opinions/202... Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
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Opinion: The president is dismantling an important program for Alaska libraries and museums — and Alaskans. Please help save it.
This funding supports critical infrastructure, technology, training and education and community programs for museums, cultural centers, and libraries.
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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
The measles vaccine was developed 1963. Before that almost all children got measles by the time they were 15yrs. Annually, among reported measles cases, an estimated: 400 to 500 people died 48,000 were hospitalized 1,000 suffered encephalitis (swelling of the brain) from: www.cdc.gov/measles/abou...
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Neal Haddaway @nealhaddaway.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Please help us find an illustrator from Senegal/The Gambia/Mauritania! 🙏 I am part of a team of environmentalists making a children's book about overfishing in West Africa and its links to salmon farming and greenhouse agriculture. #art #childrensbook #environment #education
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a cartoon of a yellow bear with a heart on its chest .
ALT: a cartoon of a yellow bear with a heart on its chest .
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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
To all academic librarian colleagues, this must-see video discusses why AI clauses should not be included in the library's licenses. While the video is based on US copyright law and circumstances are a bit different in Canada, it is still good to watch.
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Naz Torabi @nazztorab.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
A a must-read, especially for library students. Practical experience is important. Seek co-op or practicum opportunities to develop these skills. I hope library programs evolve quickly. I learned a lot of soft skills when I earned my degree. I don't want the library schools to go away.
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