[{"url":"https://www.callacbd.ca/CALL-Blog/10557789","source":"Canadian Association of Law Libraries / L'Association canadienne des bibliothèques de droit CALL/ACBD Blog","description":"Alexandra Farolan, Library Assistant | Courthouse Libraries BC  1.       Tell us a little about your educational background and how you entered the legal information industry.   I am currently a Library Information and Technology Diploma student at Langara College. Prior to this, I worked on two certificate programs through the British Columbia Institute of Technology (Office Administrator with Technology and Medical Office Assisting). I worked as a registration and health records clerk for a few years in the hospitals. Managing patient records introduced me to the processes of information preservation and confidentiality which in turn piqued my interest in legislation pertaining to freedom of information. I've also had some personal experiences which have lead to my overall interest in examining opportunities in the legal industry. I generally find knowing more about my rights is empowering and being surrounded professionally in an industry that serves those who advocate and rally for rights is something I am excited to contribute to. 2.       How has being involved in CALL helped you professionally (e.g. scholarships & grants, continuing education, networking)? I joined CALL in January 2020 so I am definitely still green, but I've found the professional development opportunities and connecting with other members to be incredibly supportive and educational. There are many opportunities here in the association to be a part of and to contribute to. I have really enjoyed being paired up as a mentee in the mentorship program as it has provided me in gaining more insight and perspective on the industry and provides opportunity for professional rapport. Being the Members and Projects Profiles Coordinator has been more challenging than I anticipated and meeting deadlines might be something to work on...In saying that, it has been great to learn and connect a bit more with our members where I otherwise may not have!   3.       What was your first library-related job? Not a job, but I was part of a volunteer program in 2004 to 2005 called Katimavik where people ages 18 to 23 would live with each other and volunteer in the community across three provinces. I had two library volunteer rotations: Bibliothèque Publique De Tracadie-Sheila in Tracadie-Shelia, New Brunswick and the Jasper Municipal Library in Jasper, Alberta. I enjoyed putting the books back on the shelves and seeing what people were reading. I also learned some basic library protocols such as processing materials to send to other branches, checking materials out to clients, and minor repairs. I also worked with a great team at Indigo Books in morning operations from 2018 to 2020. I've been in my role as a library assistant with CLBC for a little over a year which has provided much learning experience in processing and cataloging legal materials and professional development examining important topics including but not limited to, systemic racism, understanding trauma, Indigenous human rights, etc.           4.    What’s one blog, website, or Twitter account that you can’t go one day without checking?     As an information junkie, it is difficult to pick one. Here are a few links currently on rotation :  rightsofchildren.ca https://vimeo.com/courthouselibrary https://www.eddiemoorejr.com/21daychallenge  - \"For 21 days, do one action to further your understanding of power, privilege, supremacy, oppression, and equity\"  and  Ruby Ibarra  - She is a Filipina-American rapper that started a scholarship called  Pinays Rising  which was created to support fellow Filipina-Americans who demonstrate excellence in arts and/or social activism in pursuing higher education. 5.       What are three things on","id":3241442,"pubDate":"Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:55:45 +0100","titre":"Five Questions with Alexandra Farolan"},{"pubDate":"Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:10:41 +0200","id":3229086,"titre":"Zoom-in sur l’école en ligne : l’expérience des étudiant.e.s inscrit.e.s dans un programme universitaire en ligne","description":"dc.contributor.author: Drapeau, Louis-Félix dc.date.issued: 2026-10 dc.description.abstract: Depuis la crise de la COVID-19, l’enseignement en ligne s’est imposé comme une composante permanente de l’université québécoise. Pourtant, malgré cette popularisation, le vécu subjectif de cette population demeure largement invisibilisé par une littérature scientifique souvent centrée sur une démonstration de sa réussite pédagogique et l'efficacité technique de ses dispositifs. Ce travail de recherche comble ce manque en explorant la « fabrication » de l’expérience scolaire au sein de cet environnement numérique. Cette étude articule les logiques d’action de François Dubet aux concepts d’acteur pluriel de Bernard Lahire et de résonance d’Hartmut Rosa. S’appuyant sur une enquête qualitative compréhensive menée par entretiens de groupe via visioconférence, auprès de 7 étudiant.e.s entre 24 et 59 ans et provenant d’une variété de programmes en ligne. L’analyse déconstruit la tension entre motivations instrumentales et qualité du rapport au monde. Les résultats révèlent d'abord une hégémonie de la logique stratégique : le format numérique est largement choisi par souci d’économie de temps et d’efforts, permettant de négocier l’accès au diplôme face à des contraintes géographiques, familiales ou difficultés d’apprentissage. Toutefois, cette instrumentalité masque une logique «impure» visant à protéger l’intégration vécue dans d’autres sphères de vie. Ensuite, cette étude se concentre sur l’expérience des étudiant.e.s dans ces programmes en ligne. Le cœur de l’étude met en lumière un paradoxe dans l’enseignement en ligne : les outils de domination technique (IA, accélération, multitasking) permettent d’une part un accès important à l’université, aux savoirs, aux enseignements et à des collègues étudiant.e.s, mais finissent par rendre le monde scolaire muet. En se dotant d’un soi tampon, l’étudiant se protège des malaises de l’interface et du regard de l’autre, mais s'aliène de l’expérience transformatrice de l’apprentissage. Néanmoins, la recherche identifie des oasis de résonance, notamment via le tutorat ou des espaces informels de résistance, où la corde vibrante du lien pédagogique parvient encore à s'activer; Since the COVID-19 crisis, online education has established itself as a permanent fixture of the Quebec University landscape. Yet, despite this popularity, the subjective lived experience of this student population remains largely invisible within a scientific literature often preoccupied with demonstrating pedagogical success and the technical efficiency of digital systems. This research addresses this gap by exploring the construction of the school experience within this digital environment. The study articulates François Dubet’s logic of action with Bernard Lahire’s concept of the plural actor and Hartmut Rosa’s theory of resonance. Drawing on a comprehensive qualitative inquiry conducted through group interviews via videoconferencing, the analysis deconstructs the tension between instrumental motivations and the quality of the relationship to the world. The findings first reveal a hegemony of the strategic logic: the digital format is primarily chosen for reasons of time and effort optimization, allowing students to negotiate access to knowledge amidst geographical constraints, family","url":"https://hdl.handle.net/1866/46770","source":"Faculté de droit Travaux récents"},{"id":1232495,"pubDate":"Sat, 06 Apr 2024 11:56:09 +0200","titre":"New Civics Education Program Puts a Local Lens on Landmark Supreme Court Cases","description":"Twenty-two high school students in the St. Louis area were the first to participate in a new civics education program teaching them about the federal Judiciary through a landmark Supreme Court case that originated in their hometown and local","url":"https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2024/02/01/new-civics-education-program-puts-local-lens-landmark-supreme-court-cases","source":"Judiciary News - United States Courts"}]