Using Social Networks: for Job Seekers
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Yes, employers will Google you. . . learn to manage what they find.
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Youth Zone Career Workshops for Teens
Submitted by Christine_library
It's never too early!
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Here Comes Trouble
Submitted by Carrie_library
I'm raving (in a good way!) about this memoir by Michael Moore
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Quirky Craft Books
Submitted by Alison_Library
Crafting...off the beaten path
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What do you think of garden gnomes?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Top 25 Oddball Interview Questions of 2011
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Money Smarts Workshop Series
Submitted by Deniz_LIbrary
Learn to manage your money better and smarter
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Resume and Interview Preparation Workshops
Submitted by Deniz_LIbrary
Get your dream job in 2012!
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eReader Shopping Guide
Submitted by Chris_biblio
Sifting throught the new devices for the holiday season.
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Found on the New Books shelf: Crafting with Cat Hair
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat
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Is reading really all in our heads?
Submitted by SDM2010_library
Radical Reading
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Email Notifications
Submitted by AD_Library
Some helpful information
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Infrared by Nancy Huston
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Exposing the past...
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"The Sisters Brothers" Relatives
Submitted by Carrie_library
Read-alikes of the Winner of the Governor General's Award for Fiction
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Hunger Games movie trailer
Submitted by Christine_library
Release date: March 23rd, 2012
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Franchise Basics
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Are you considering buying a franchise? Do you own a franchise and want to brush up on your knowledge? ....
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Rainbow Reads for Teens
Submitted by Christine_library
LGBTQ Lit
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New Database: AudioBookCloud
Submitted by Librarybuddy
Streaming audiobooks that are always available!
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OPL Employee Winner of Archibald Lampman Award
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Celebrating poetry!
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Thinking About Reading
Submitted by SDM2010_library
Transforming words with thought.
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How to Start a Home-based Business
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
If you're thinking of starting a buseinss and want to explore how to begin from home....
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Snowstorm affects cover images in catalogue
Submitted by admin
Power outage includes Bowker's catalogue service
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Ottawa Book Awards honour Tamm, Goliger, and Joubert
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Ottawa Book Awards and Prix du livre d’Ottawa recognize the top English and French books published in the previous year
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New version of the iPhone app out now
Submitted by Chris_biblio
Add your favourite items to you Shelves, use the barcode scanner to find it at the library and more...
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Working Here is Killing Me!! With Ruth Sirman
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Conflict and organizational dysfunction are costly! Distraction and tension detract from our ability to focus and produce....
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Procuring Patents for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Protecting your invention with a patent is an important and complex process....
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2011 Forest of Reading Awards
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
The Ontario Library Assocation announce the 2011 Winners.
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Radio interview: "A ride-along with Ottawa's Bookmobile"
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A Carleton student visited the Library's Bookmobile last week
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2011 Teens’ Top Ten
Submitted by Christine_library
Guess which book won!
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Business Plan Basics for Starting a Business
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
4th Annual Small Business Week Lunch & Learn Speaker Series at 12 Noon, Main Library, Monday, October 21
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2011 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
CCBC Announces the Winners of the 2011 Canadian Children’s Literature Awards
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Canada ranks No. 1 in Forbes' Best Countries for Business
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Moving up from No. 4 last year, Canada takes the top spot while the United States ranked 10th
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10 things you might not know about the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Bookmobiles
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Learn more about these 14-tonne giants roaming the City
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Teen Author Fest Survey
Submitted by Christine_library
Tell us what you think
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Dawn Dumont reads from Nobody Cries at Bingo (podcast)
Submitted by admin
The second of 11 author readings in fall Authors' Series
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Small Business Week Lunch & Learn Speaker Series
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Free, no registration, sessions October 17-21, 12 noon - 1 pm, Main Library Auditorium...
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Tomas Tranströmer wins the Nobel for literature
Submitted by Devin_Library
The Swedes choose one of their own -- a poet's poet
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If you're looking to break into the theatre scene in Ottawa...
Submitted by Christine_library
Recommended by our playwright panel at our Teen Author Fest event on Tuesday.
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Fall Author Series off to an entertaining start
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A recap of Dawn Dumont's reading at Rideau Branch of the OPL
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URLs and security certificates
Submitted by AD_Library
Various web entry point to OPL, find out which ones to use!
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D.J. McIntosh reads from The Witch of Babylon (podcast)
Submitted by admin
Thriller set in Baghdad involves war, alchemy
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The Smart Chicks are in town tonight!
Submitted by Christine_library
Nepean Centrepointe branch at 7:00 pm
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Email notifications and accents
Submitted by Corinne_Library
If you have been receiving your email notices in French, or borrow and place request on items in languages other than English, you have probably noticed ongoing issues concerning the display of diacritics.
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Social Networking for Job Seekers
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Google & You workshop at Main Library
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Which college programs have the best employment prospects?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Profile of 2009-2010 Ontario college graduates released
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YALSA’s Photo Contest
Submitted by Christine_library
Best-selling author Jay Asher will be the judge for the contest.
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Ottawa International Animation Festival starts today!
Submitted by Christine_library
September 21st to 25th
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Finalists for the Hilary Weston Writer's Trust Prize for Canadian Non-Fiction Announced
Submitted by Carrie_library
Biographies of Sir John A MacDonald and Mordecai Richler among the list
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Need help with your resumé?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Resumé Preparation workshop at Main Library
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Interested in starting a business?
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
We can help!
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White Heat - a novel for fans of mysteries set in Northern climes…
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Learn about life up in the North
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Website Design
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Using Wordpress and usng Weebly
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Second Career Program Information Session
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Unemployed Ontario residents may be eligible for financial assistance to retrain
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Networking Skills Workshop
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
It's not what you know it's who you know that gets you ahead
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Website issues
Submitted by admin
We're actively working on fixing website outages
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This Week's Teen Summer Reading Winners - Week #9
Submitted by NC Teen Programming
The winners for the last week of Teen Summer Reading!
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Giller longlist extra-long with 17 titles
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Including Bezmozgis, Johnston, Laferrière, Ondaatje, and Vanderhaeghe....
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Time Magazine Publishes List of "The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books"
Submitted by Carrie_library
How many have you read?
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Teen Summer Reading Comes to an End
Submitted by NC Teen Programming
Summer Reading is Over, but stay tuned for much more!
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Funding Portal
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Looking for information on government funding for business?
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Small Business Influencer Awards Results 2011
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Links to websites serviing small business
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week # 8
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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YALSA's Teens' Top Ten
Submitted by NC Teen Programming
Vote now through Sept. 16 for the Teens' Top Ten!
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week # 7
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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Coming to town this weekend! The World Championships of Slalom Skateboarding
Submitted by Christine_library
August 19 - 21
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Melanie Watt on Seven Impossible Things
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
An interesting interview with one of our most popular children's authors.
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Big Nate is On a Roll!
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Big Nate is back and better than ever!
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Figment - Online Writing Community for Teens
Submitted by Christine_library
Write yourself in
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Directories to Businesses --international
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
For marketing, growing your business, job seeking....
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week # 6
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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The fabulous Ottawa Lumière Festival has started!
Submitted by Christine_library
In Stanley Park (New Edinburgh Area) from August 1st to 20th.
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week # 5
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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Careless in Red
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Walkies, anyone?
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week # 4
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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House of PainT 2011
Submitted by NC Teen Programming
Ottawa's biggest independent Hip Hop festival will take place during the week of August 3rd to August 7th!
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Good book, bad cover
Submitted by Carrie_library
Don't judge these books by their covers!
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Three Canadians on the Man Booker 2011 Prize Longlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Baker's dozen of titles has 23% CanCon!
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Take a Summer Road Trip
Submitted by Christine_library
New booklist!
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Movies in the Park!
Submitted by NC Teen Programming
Come and join Centretown Outdoor Film Festival from July 22nd to August 13th!
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week # 3
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats
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Harry Potter Hits theatres!
Submitted by NC Teen Programming
If you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere, staying cooped up in your parents’ basement, or just got out of juvi, you may not know that the last Harry Potter movie came out on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 00:01 AM.
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Murder on the Eiffel Tower
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A "fin-de-siècle" mystery
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Catching Up with Harry Potter
Submitted by allison_library
Remembering all the Potters Past
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Like travelling?
Submitted by Deniz_LIbrary
Summer festivals in Ottawa
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If you’re a fan of manga.....
Submitted by Christine_library
Japanese graffiti exhibit at the Museum of Civilization – July 18th to 24th
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Harry Potter read-alikes for grown-ups
Submitted by Alexandra_library
You may have heard there's this movie coming out today...
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners - Week #2
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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My Teenage Werewolf
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A mother, a daughter, a journey through the thicket of adolescence
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The final Harry Potter film
Submitted by Christine_library
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 opens Thursday, July 14, at midnight in select theatres
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Have your say
Submitted by Christine_library
What does the library mean to you?
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This Week’sTeen Summer Reading Winners
Submitted by Christine_library
Congrats!
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Facebook contest to win a trip to the set of THE HUNGER GAMES!
Submitted by Christine_library
"Like" it.
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2030 by Albert Brooks
Submitted by Carrie_library
The Future is Nigh
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Ottawa Youth Poetry Slam Finals on July 4th, at the Main Branch
Submitted by Christine_library
The event is free!
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Happy Canada Day and... our reading suggestions!
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Take the opportunity to read canadian authors during your vacations.
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Lists upon lists of books!
Submitted by Carrie_library
Where to go on our site to get recommendations
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SYNC 2 Free Audiobook Downloads each week
Submitted by Christine_library
June 23 - August 17, 2011
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Literary prize round-up
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Maharaj, Levy and Le Carré honoured; prize angst continues unabated
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Teen Summer Reading starts tomorrow!
Submitted by Christine_library
Teens 13-18 - www.ottawa-src-teen.bibliocommons.com
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Our catalogue address is changing
Submitted by admin
Nothing to worry about -- just update your bookmark to http://ottawa.bibliocommons.com
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International Directory of Importers to Canada and United States, 2010
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Interested in expanding your business, contacting distributors, learning about competitors?....
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Canadian Business Compliance Manual
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Are you interested in reliable information about Canadian Business Law?
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Bluesfest Lineup at the OPL
Submitted by Carrie_library
Where to pre-listen to the music before seeing them live.
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Finalists for the 2011 Canadian Children's Book Centre Awards Announced
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Find out about the Nominees!
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Colum McCann wins the IMPAC
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Irish author McCann takes home the prize (on Bloomsday, no less!)
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How to Apply for Federal Government Jobs
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Workshop at Main Library, Tuesday, June 21
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Have your e-books gone missing?
Submitted by admin
Let us know – we’ll put them back
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Still looking for a summer job?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Don't be discouraged. . . job-hunting help is out there
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The Secret History of Moscow
Submitted by Valerie_library
What might you find in the world underneath the city of Moscow?
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La Semaine de la Francophonie au Centre d’Entrepreneuriat
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Looking for business services in French?
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Backpack Adventures
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
School Readiness Program.
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Calling all you Allison van Diepen fans!
Submitted by Christine_library
Next Friday, June 10th at Kaleidoscope Kids' Books
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Poets lauded: Brand wins Griffin Poetry Prize, Cohen takes home Prince of Asturias award
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Dionne Brand recognised at home in Canada; Leonard Cohen honoured in Spain
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Let's Talk Exports Breakfast Ottawa
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Learn about Global Exports --tour comes to Ottawa
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British Library Creates a "National Memory" of Online Newspapers
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
The British Library plans to digitise 40 million news pages from its Colindale collection.
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Art of the Start
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
A chance to hear from small business owners advice and tips for getting your own small business orr the ground...
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Doing Business with the Government of Canada
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Are you a small business? Do you want to get a contract with the federal government? ....
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Franchise Basics
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Are you considering buying a franchise? Do you own a franchise and want to brush up on your knowledge? ....
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How to Start a Home-based Business
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
A two-part series at Nepean Centrepointe Branch, Tuesdays, June 7 and 14, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
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Trillium shortlist includes Donoghue, Mahara and Winter
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Trillium Book Awards celebrate Ontario writers.
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"Niche" job sites
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Use smaller, targeted job sites to find postings that don't show up on Monster, etc.
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The Death of Google News Archive
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
This affects future access to digitized issues of the Ottawa Citizen from 1853 to 1990 ....
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Gold Diggers: Striking it Rich in the Klondike
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Rock pick? Check. Gold pan? Check. Long underwear? Check. Tennis racket??
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Jane's Heirs
Submitted by Carrie_library
Six degrees of separation from the Bronte classic
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Ottawa International Children's Festival
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Don't miss it!
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The New Mystery for Theodore Boone : "The Abduction"
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Coming up soon! Don't miss it!
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2011 Forest of Reading® Winners Announced
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Canadian Children's Book Centre
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Mystery Writers of America announce the winners of the 2011 Edgar Allan Poe Awards
Submitted by Carrie_library
Time to solve the mystery: Who Won?
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Bernie Gunther, German PI
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Check out a thrilling series!
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The Fifth Witness
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Michael Connelly's latest mystery
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Happy Birthday Roger Hargreaves!
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Popular Kids Author and Illustrator is celebrating his 76th birthday today!
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Canadian Booksellers Association CBA Libris Awards 2011 Shortlist
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Take a look at the Nominees!
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Book Launch: "That Boy Red" by Rachna Gilmore
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Don't miss the chance to meet one of your favorite authors!
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15th Annual Webby Awards Nominees & Winners
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Look at the Youth Websites List!
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“Where Are You?” Created by Mark C. Eshleman featuring Tyler Joseph
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Video Contest "What's your Story?" Grand Prize Winner
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Comments from the Teen Judges
Submitted by Christine_library
Teen Tech Video Contest
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Winner of 2011 Leacock Medal for Humour Announced
Submitted by Carrie_library
Who Won?
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Prairie Scene
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Check out some Western talent!
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Top ten finalists of the Teen Tech Video Contest!
Submitted by Christine_library
Congratulations to everyone and thanks for participating.
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April 22nd : Earth Day!
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Discover how to protect your environment...
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The 50 books every child should read
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Discover books that bring huge joy!
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Books to Swing into Spring With...
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
The following books from the Ottawa Public Library are sure to get the whole family excited about the change of the seasons.
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"The Midnight Curse" by L.M. Falcone
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Don't miss the official book trailer!
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Canadian Library Association Announces 2011 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award Winner and Honour Books
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
2011 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award
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"Half Brother" wins CLA’s Book of the Year for Children Award
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
2011 Canadian Library Association Prizes
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Are you still waiting for Room?
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Donoghue and other Canadians continue to feature on awards lists
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Lofi - low quality, high intensity
Submitted by Chris_biblio
A few albums that will rattle your pop sensibilities
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Sweeping Sagas
Submitted by Carrie_library
Big brick books in which to lose yourself.
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Having login issues? Tell us!
Submitted by admin
Are you getting poor or inconsistent results when logging into the website? We want to hear from you
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To Prepare for Citizenship Test!
Submitted by Tabwait
Citizenship Test preparation made easy!! It is new at the Main Library!
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Scaredy Squirrel Television Debut this weekend
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Don't miss the adventures of your favorite fiction character!
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Marathon Madness
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Not for the faint of heart...
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The One Week Job Project : Free Film Screening and Book Signing
Submitted by Christine_library
Imagine having a different job each week for a year. That’s right – 52 jobs in 52 weeks!
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Colonizing the Ottawa Valley (podcast)
Submitted by admin
Lecturer explorers settlement and land use in our neighbourhood
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Dial 'M' for Mystery
Submitted by Carrie_library
Great mystery authors beginning with the letter M!
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Saudi Arabian and Moroccan novelists share International prize for Arabic fiction
Submitted by Alexandra_library
First female co-winner of the "Arabic Booker!"
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Talking about Detective Fiction
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Mystery fiction as literary fiction
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Don’t miss out on Teen Tech Week and our video contest!
Submitted by Christine_library
Get inspired with a video workshop on Saturday, March 5th at Greenboro branch.
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Overdrive for the iPad
Submitted by Chris_biblio
We're happy to announce that the Overdrive app is now optimized for the iPad
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Roméo et Juliette
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A modern update of a classic love story
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Amazon.ca First Novel Award shortlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Some well-known books ... and some fresh titles!
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2011 Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards
Submitted by Christine_library
Deadline is Friday, April 1st, 2011!
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The life and death of an Ottawa museum (podcast)
Submitted by admin
Carleton academic discusses the short-lived history of Ottawa's fisheries museum
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Canadians rock the Commonwealth Writers' Prize regional shortlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Find out more about the wealth of Canadian writers on the list ...
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Beautiful Boy: A father's journey through his son's meth addiction
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A father's journey through his son's meth addiction
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Lecture series explores Ottawa history
Submitted by admin
Historians take an environmental spin on Ottawa's past
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Lecture alert: a little classical music CPR from Alex Ross
Submitted by Devin_Library
New Yorker critic to speak in Ottawa February 13
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Canadian Citizenship test
Submitted by Tabwait
Are you preparing for Canadian Citizenship test and you are looking for one on one or workshop help? Here is FREE help!!
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25 Best Places to Work in Ottawa
Submitted by jobs_biblio
National Capital Region's Top Employers revealed
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Job Search tips for newcomers
Submitted by Tabwait
Mastering techniques that help you to overcome gaps in your job search
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Looking for a summer job? Start now!
Submitted by jobs_biblio
City of Ottawa's Summer Student Employment opportunities now available
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Bike Share Survey --do you live or work in Ottawa West?
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Take a moment to participate in a survey for a Bike Sharing Program business idea.
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Patent databases and Patent websites that include millions of Peer-reviewed articles
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Great resources for searching patents
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Edgar Award nominations announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Mystery Writers of America announced nominations for awards given to the best mystery authors.
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Overdrive for Android
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First impressions of downloading an ebook to my smartphone
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How to get your hands (sort of) on some really old e-books
Submitted by Devin_Library
Rare medieval manuscripts are now within your (virtual) grasp
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Legal aid clinics @ OPL
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Rideau Branch will be hosting a series of legal aid clinics in English and French this season...
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Printz (Teen Book) Awards are...
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US ALA Book Awards
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Newbery (Children's Book) Awards are...
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US ALA Book Awards
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Caldecott (Picture Book) Awards are...
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US ALA Book Awards
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AudioFile: Discover the World of Audiobooks
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A great resource for audiobook addicts!
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Canadian Citizenship Test Preparation
Submitted by Tabwait
Join Pakhshan at Greenboro as she explores important information on how to prepare for Canadian Citizenship test
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Top Ten of Two Thousand and Ten: by AD_Library
Submitted by AD_Library
My ten best reads of the year
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The 2011 Scott O'Dell Award Winner for Historical Fiction is...
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Scott O'Dell Award
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Family Literacy Day Celebration
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with traditional storytelling and dance from Aboriginal Experiences.
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2010 Information Book Award Winners are...
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The Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada
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New to eReaders?
Submitted by Chris_biblio
Receive an eReader for Christmas and need some help?
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January's books
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Books on my bedside table
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Blood Meridian at Keogan Hut
Submitted by Chris_biblio
We all have our favourite places to read.
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December Reads Reviewed- Various Titles by AD_Library
Submitted by AD_Library
My thoughts on what I read in December
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November Reads: Various Titles Reviewed by AD_Library
Submitted by AD_Library
My thoughts on November Reads
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Books on my Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What I've been reading this month
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Broken Social Scene at the Bronson Centre
Submitted by Chris_biblio
I think they've passed from messy musical and social experiment to something more solid but no less creative.
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Writing Out the Notes
Submitted by Alison_Library
Bob Hallett from Great Big Sea Visits OPL!
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Learning English as a second language?
Submitted by Tabwait
Learning a new language requires a lot of practice: Ottawa Public Library can help!
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Pillars of the Earth
Submitted by Carrie_library
From book to miniseries to you!
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Where can I find a Library Settlement Worker?
Submitted by Tabwait
Library Settlement Worker is ready to give one-on-one or group help!
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Overdrive eBook app is now available for Android and the iPhone
Submitted by Chris_biblio
OverDrive's app for iPhone® & Android™ now supports eBooks
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Bilingual Books : two series for language learners
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Two new series for language learners
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Are you new to Canada and you need help in settlement issues?
Submitted by Tabwait
You can speak to a Library Settlement Worker at the Ottawa Public Library for a FREE service
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IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
Submitted by Tabwait
Are you in a LINC or ESL class and you need to do more practice to improve your English? Ottawa Public Library has FREE online help.
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Wondering about Wikileaks?
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
CBC News database lets you read Wikileaks cables originating in Canada
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Why I love Frederick Forsyth
Submitted by Carrie_library
And how to learn about world issues through good fiction.
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Upcoming Contests for Teens!
Submitted by Christine_library
If you’re a writer or an artist, and you like to win prizes, these two contests are for you.
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eBooks and the iPhone
Submitted by Chris_biblio
An app will be released in December that allows you to read eBooks on your iPhone, iPad app coming soon!
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Sounds good to me
Submitted by Carrie_library
Audio books to shorten my commute
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Best of the European Union Film Festival
Submitted by Chris_biblio
What are your best odds for catching a great movie and getting free drinks?
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2010 Costa Children's Book Awards
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Annual Children's Book Awards
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2010 Governor Generals' Awards
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Annual Governor Generals' Awards
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Introducing the All-New MagicTreeHouse.com!
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Discover a fun and educational website including games, puzzles and missions on your favorite series.
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OCTOBER READS- VARIOUS TITLES REVIEWED BY AD_LIBRARY
Submitted by AD_Library
My thoughts on what I read in October
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Full Dark House
Submitted by Angela_biblio
The beginning of a beautiful friendship...
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TD Children's Book Awards 2010
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Annual Children's Book Awards
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Skibsrud's The Sentimentalists wins the Giller
Submitted by Alexandra_library
17th Scotiabank Giller Prize goes to Gaspereau Press title
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CBC Canada Reads voting, round 2
Submitted by Alexandra_library
40 Canadian novels whittled down to 10
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Applying for an MBA?
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Prepare Yourself Using Online Practices....
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Getting ready for the job Interview?
Submitted by Librarybuddy
Get tips here!
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Bitumen is like yoghurt
Submitted by Chris_biblio
And other claims by the petroleum industry, along with a few books to help dispel the spin.
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Get Started With Digital Media - An Overview & Try Before You Buy Session
Submitted by
Learn how to use ebooks and eaudio books available from the OPL website. Try out our various ereaders to see how they work before you buy them.
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Writers' Trust Award winners
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Emma Donoghue and James Fitzgerald clean up
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Rockcliffe Park BookFair
Submitted by Julie_Biblio
Annual Book Sale
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Get started: Canadian Citizenship test
Submitted by Tabwait
Are you preparing for the Canadian Citizenship test? Here is FREE help!!
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New to Canada? Get your business started
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
with the help of a loan....
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Thinking of pursuing Graduate Studies? Practice Entrance Exams Online…
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Writing LSAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT? Prepare yourself with The Learning Express Library...
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Ottawa Book Awards
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Winners announced last night at Library and Archives Canada
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Writers Fest wrap-up
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Focus on Andrea Levy's reading on October 27th....
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Jest Fooling Around
Submitted by Carrie_library
The Archetpe of the Fool in popular fiction
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Looking for help building your resume or cover letter?
Submitted by Librarybuddy
Get tips from Learning Express and get ready for that next job.
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CBC Canada Reads longlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
40 titles, announced today!
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Website testers wanted!
Submitted by Chris_biblio
We need a few good volunteers to help evaluate our website.
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Claire Holden Rothman's The Heart Specialist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Hear the author speak for free and find out more about her historical novel
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Books with Great Covers
Submitted by Angela_biblio
With Halloween in mind...
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Laurier in Love
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Roy MacSkimming to present his latest biographical novel at the Main Library
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Canadian contribution to synthpunk
Submitted by Chris_biblio
A noisy and harmonic album from the Handsome Furs
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Eating Well with Food Sensitivities and Allergies
Submitted by Carrie_library
For the foodies in all of us
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Whip It! - See it, Love it
Submitted by Carrie_library
Or Iron Maven and Eva Destruction will rain down on you...
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Writers' Trust nominees announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Cole, Donoghue, Helm, and two Winters up for best novel or short story!
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2010 Governor General's Literary Awards Finalists announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Emma Donoghue, Sandra Birdsell, Kathleen Winter, Karen Connelly and more!
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Another HBO series for TV refugees
Submitted by Chris_biblio
Generation Kill is another great series from David Simon and Ed Burns
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Man Booker Prize for Fiction announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Howard Jacobson was named the winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction today
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Thoughts From My Full Book Bag
Submitted by AD_Library
September Reads- Reviewed by AD_Library
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Writers' Fest Run-down
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Thinking of going to Writers' Fest? Read this....
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Nobel Prize awarded to Vargas Llosa
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded this morning to Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa
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Ottawa Mayorial Debate to Focus on Issues for Business.
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
On October 19, at 4:30, at the Hellenic Centre....
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Hallowe'een Picks for Young Readers
Submitted by JaneMV
Dark and ghoulish tales for the very young
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How to use Twitter to grow your business
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Read a series of articles on Web strategy in the Globe & Mail...
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Financial Literacy Kits FREE !!
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Bank accounts, credit, debt, savings, mortages -- want to sort all this out? Get useful information from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
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Small Business Week Lunch and Learn Speaker Series, October 18-22 --spread the buzz!
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Learn and get inspired at a week of informative sessions from Noon to 1 p.m., Main Library Auditorium
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By My BedsideTtable
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What Ii am reading when my leg is in a cast
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Drinky Pants: A Quitter's Story
Submitted by Carrie_library
Susan Juby, author of "Alice, I Think" writes a memoir of her teen drinking and recovery.
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Books on my bedside table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What Ser is reading at the end of September
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Ottawa = Funny?
Submitted by Carrie_library
Kicks and giggles in our capital city.
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Small Business Week Main Library Oct. 12-18, Noon to 1 p.m
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Inspiring and informational week of speakers on topics of interest not only to smalll business owners but also to professionals. All events are free. Friday's event followed by 90 mintues of networking over refreshments.
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E-commerce: Shopping on the Internet
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Statistics Canada releases figures on Canadians' Internet shopping habits
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Upcoming Genealogy Workshop
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
Genealogy on the Internet, Part I, Saturday, October 2
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Calling all animal lovers
Submitted by Carrie_library
Story books that touch our hearts and give us paws...
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Are you interested in local history?
Submitted by sherry_library
Take a look at these upcoming events around Ottawa:
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Books on My Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What I'm reading this week (Sept. 9)
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Money Smarts!
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Learn how to look after your money and about Banking in Canada!
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Fall into a good book
Submitted by sherry_library
Looking for a good book club this fall?
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Did “chick lit” peak with Bridget Jones?
Submitted by Carrie_library
No! Here are some other choices for the thinking as well as fun-loving woman.
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Super Sad True Love Story
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
A satirical dystopic novel set when there are no more readers.
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Do employees get full credit for their past service? Part 2
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Employment Laws
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Sale of a business impacts employment relationships Part 1
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Employment Laws
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Constructive dismissal tilts law toward workers
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Learn about workers' rights.
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Remember, unemployment is not forever
Submitted by jobs_biblio
How to deal with unemployment
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Great First Lines
Submitted by Angela_biblio
The door to my office opened, and a dame walked in...
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Self Development & Job Skills: The Workplace
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Useful Workshops for Job Seekers
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Summer Reading
Submitted by AD_Library
Various Reviews by AD_Library
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The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
Submitted by Carrie_library
A look at the HBO series based on the best-selling books.
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Fired? Let it go, then move on
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to get over an old job and start looking for a new one!
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In co-workers we trust
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Working in a Trustful Environment
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Choose your job references carefully
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips on Job References
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Back to school -- got your card?
Submitted by JaneMV
Every Kid needs a card.
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An Evening with Louise Penny
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Excellent mystery writer to visit OPL!
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My new favourite author
Submitted by Carrie_library
Curious about who I cannot read enough of?
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New networking approach keeps things simple
Submitted by jobs_biblio
How to Improve your Networking Skills
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Top 100 Employers for Youth in Canada
Submitted by jobs_biblio
List of Best Employers for Young People.
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Books On My Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What OPL staff have been reading this month...
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How much money did Charles Dickens leave when he died?
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
New Ancestry database indexes English wills 1861-1941
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The Hunger Games countdown is on!
Submitted by allison_library
What are you going to read while you wait for a copy of Mockingjay?
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Stand Out, Be Prepared!
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to be more efficient at a Job Interview.
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5 (Good) Reasons To Decline A Job Offer
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Think clearly when you get a job offer!
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Overcome your fears and speak effectively
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Public Speaking Tips
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How to get LinkedIn
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Understanding social media
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Common misconceptions about workplace rights
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Learn about your Workplace Rights
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Online library services… on the go
Submitted by Chris_biblio
We’d like your feedback on what features we should include in our mobile website.
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Online source for recent death notices
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
Online database lets you search for obituaries from 2002 onward
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Census controversy rages on
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Keep up-to-date with news on the Census debate
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In the conservatory with the knife…and fork…
Submitted by Carrie_library
Looking to add a little bite to your next book club meeting?
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Ontario Driver's Handbook Online
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Online version of the Official Driver's Handbook available on the Ministry of Transportation website
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Improving Communication at Work and at Home
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Job Conference
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What's the right way to resign from your job?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to help you with your resignation.
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Cooking with Confidence
Submitted by Alison_Library
Wow 'em all with your mean cooking skills!
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Catalogue changes
Submitted by Chris_biblio
We've made a number of changes to our catalogue including some new features, fixing renewals and improving suspending holds.
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Using Free Web Tools to Prepare for the Job Market
Submitted by jobs_biblio
According to a survey, most companies use social media for recruiting. So, get prepared!
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Applicants need to check their egos at the door
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to Excel during your Job Interview.
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Network to get work
Submitted by jobs_biblio
How to effectively do information interviews
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Summer movies from summer books
Submitted by Carrie_library
How to find movies and the books they are based on!
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Confidence is key when negociating salary
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips on negociating your salary.
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Is it possible to make meetings more productive?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Meeting management is fundamental to office leadership.
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Building a career with a blog
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Here’s one career-boosting tool that you may not have in your career tool kit yet: a blog.
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Online Games from Canada's Museums
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Cool (not to mention educational) computer games on museum websites
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Books on My Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What I'm reading this week (July 12th)
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Find Your Dream Job by Targeting Employers
Submitted by jobs_biblio
List of criteria to begin your search for that ideal employer.
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Is your job turning you into a zombie?
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Think about your actual job. Does it fit you as it used to be?
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London Lives
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
Free online archive tells stories of ordinary Londoners in the eighteenth century
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2011 Census changes cause alarm
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
The elimination of the long form for the 2011 Census concerns businesses and genealogists alike
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Five Questions to Get You Through Any Interview
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Useful Tips to Help you Preparing Job Interview.
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Job Hunting and Social Media
Submitted by jobs_biblio
According to a survey, most companies use social media for recruiting.
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Keep on Rocking in the Free World (aka the Library)
Submitted by Carrie_library
A selection of OPL material from this weekend's Bluesfest lineup
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Books on My Beside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What our staff are currently reading...
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Good Non-Fiction Reads from the Billionaire's Book Club
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
J.P Morgan's book list begins each year with a poll of bankers worldwide to come up with 450 non-fiction books. This lists is whittled down by a committee to the 10 best titles. Readers of this year’s list will get a dose of how the mind of the entrepreneur works. Enjoy!
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Kobo and eBooks
Submitted by Chris_biblio
Good News!! Chapter’s Kobo eReader is fully compatible with Adobe EPUB and PDF eBooks downloaded from the library.
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Search Tips: Literature Resource Centre
Submitted by Librarybuddy
Looking for author biographies based on nationality or ethnicity?
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Working world survival tips for recent graduates
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to be an active part to your new job team.
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How to land that dream job and keep it
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to face the competitive job market.
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One week until Iron Maiden opens Bluesfest
Submitted by Carrie_library
It could surprise you to see what we have from your favourite artists - concert DVDs, CDs and more!
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4 Tricks To Get Better Results From Job Search Engines
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips to do more efficient search on the Web
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Working.com - Ottawa Jobs
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Find all Ottawa Job Opportunities
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Overdrive app for iPhone
Submitted by admin
Overdrive has released an audiobook app for iPhone, which enables users to wirelessly download MP3 audiobooks from our digital media site directly to iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Kick back with some Canlit on Canada Day
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Some quirky Canadian novels you may have missed
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The Real Grapes of Wrath and Climate for Sale
Submitted by Angela_biblio
On the agenda: the environment
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Canada Day
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Websites to enhance your Canada Day experience
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Beauty in the Throes of War
Submitted by AD_Library
The Lotus Eaters: Tatjana Soli- Reviewed by AD_Library
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Volunteering in the community has surprising benefits
Submitted by jobs_biblio
New challenge, new opportunity, new experience: become a volunteer!
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Five tips for all the job hunters
Submitted by jobs_biblio
The Networking Survival Guide
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Twitter 101 for Business
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Twitter's communication platform helps businesses stay connected to their customers. The downloadable manual will guide you to taking advantage of Twitter for your business.
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Let's Raise Kids to be Entrepreneurs
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
TED.com speech by Cameron Herold, business coach and mentor, motivates us all to give kids the dream of entrepreneurship and develop the skills they need to be entrepreneurs.
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Work Place Ottawa Workshops - July 2010
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Get the knowledge you need to find a job!
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Zombies and werewolves and a diner – oh my!
Submitted by Carrie_library
Ready for funny and far-out?
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Fired for being “too sexy” not a wrongful dismissal
Submitted by jobs_biblio
WorkPlace Law: few misconceptions
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Being happy at work
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Happiness at Work: is it possible? Here are some tips.
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May 2010 Canadian Job Market Report is NOW Available
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Employment rates will improve somewhat in June and July
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WolframAlpha does genealogy
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Use WolframAlpha to calculate family relationships
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Great source for locating statistics
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Government Statistics pathfinder from ALA easy to use, provides hundreds of great links
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School of Essential Ingredients
Submitted by Alison_Library
Appetite for reading?
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Exploding 5 Myths About Your Career or Business
Submitted by jobs_biblio
A must for any business owner, manager or professional. Sit in on a discussion that explores exciting, new concepts for success.
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Webby Awards for the Best Employment Sites
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Best Websites of the Year according to the Leaders of the IT Industry
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Labour Market Shifts in Canada
Submitted by jobs_biblio
How Service Canada is Responding
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What Can Social Media do for Your Small Business?
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Social media can work as a marketing tool, if used wisely, and you can make sales directly from it. But it can be much more than that
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"When England play, you don't pay"
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
FindMyPast FREE during every England World Cup match!
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Learning Express Library
Submitted by jobs_biblio
OPL Free Online Database Accessible from Home 24/7
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Cross Country Checkup
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Stock up on summer reading.
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It's night time. It's scary, It's time for bed?
Submitted by JaneMV
Books to tame night time
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World Cup 2010 on the go.
Submitted by 21stCenturyAnalogBoy
World Cup 2010 on the go.
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LawHelpOntario.org
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Online resources to help you with issues relating to employment.
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"To Kill A Mockingbird" turns 50!
Submitted by Alison_Library
The Mockingbird is Alive & Well
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Feisty Older Women and Super Senior Sleuths
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Age is merely a state of mind.
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Facebook Does Job Searches (By Way of SimplyHired)
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Opt-in Personalization to See Where Facebook Friends Work
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Oliphant Commission Report released May 31
Submitted by RH_library
"Inappropriate" dealings: Report of the Oliphant Commission
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Online Survey Tools –free
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
There are many online survey tools, and each offers many features in the free versions.....
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Give me a (middle aged) break!
Submitted by Carrie_library
What about mid-life for the regular folks?
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Enhanced Language Training for Office Administration
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Great success with students, who were able to understand this sector and successfully apply it to their job search
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Editing Your Pick-up Location in the Online Catalogue
Submitted by Jennifer_library
For items not already on the hold shelf, you can now edit the pick up location of items you have on hold.
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YES PLUS Leadership Program for Young Professionals
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Interesting workshops for those who want to connect to a network of people.
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New digitized records on Canadian Genealogy Centre
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
Form 30A, Ocean Arrivals, 1919-1924 now in digitized format on Library and Archives Canada website
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Let your freak flags fly
Submitted by Carrie_library
For collectors of erudite, esoteric oddities.
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Tips for Library Job Applicants in a Tight Market
Submitted by jobs_biblio
An American Teacher's Do's & Don'ts
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Post Migration Issues
Submitted by Jennifer_library
An update on post migration issues - June 14, 2010
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Ontario Forms Assistant
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
Ontario's Forms Assistant makes it easy to fill out legal forms
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GreenFILE now an open access resource on the Web
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Access this resource through its website address and use it for facts and studies on global climate change, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling...
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Searching for Details about Businesses?
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
There are many web and database directories to help you find contact information and details about businesses....
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Summer Jobs
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Government programs hiring students
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Country Commercial Guides for Trade
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
U.S. Commercial Services includes in its links to the countries useful information for all, including those doing business with those countries. ...
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Welcome!
Submitted by OttLibGenealogy
Welcome to our Genealogy Blog
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Caught by a Good Read
Submitted by AD_Library
Exploring Canadian Writer, John Bemrose's The Last Woman
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Are you ready? Resume Builder
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Create your resume easily.
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Summer Jobs Service
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Looking for a Summer Job? Here is the program for you.
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Study: Aboriginal labour market update
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Statistics Canada conducted a survey on Aboriginal Labour Market.
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Canada Business Ontario Info Line changed
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
The new number 1-888-745-8888 connects to a limited telephone business research service free of charge. Funded by Industry Canada and Service Ontario...
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Not ready to retire yet
Submitted by Carrie_library
Mysteries for the young at heart.
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Government Jobs: How to Get Screened In
Submitted by jobs_biblio
2010 Seminar Series - Job Hunters Career Services
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Be careful what it said to the boss
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Open-door policy isn't invite to vent about management
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Today's job seekers add "social" to networking
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Develop the skills to play the networking game
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What's Taxable Under the HST and What's Not?
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
The HST starts July 1, 2010 in Ontario. Find out what items will be taxed on this comprehensive listing....
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Email Prenotification
Submitted by Jennifer_library
It's finally here! Email notification has been initiated with our new systems migration.
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Post-Migration Account Issues - Updates
Submitted by Jennifer_library
There are a few post-migration account issues with the online catalogue. Here's a summary, updated May 13, 2010.
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Do you remember “Choose Your Own Adventure” books?
Submitted by Carrie_library
Oldies and new variations at the subject search “Plot-your-own Stories”!
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Business Start-Up InfoGuide
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Essential Start-Up Checklist
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Filling in the Job
Submitted by jobs_biblio
How to deal with the bigger blanks in your résumé.
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The Art of Tweeting
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Use ‘On the N.O.S.E.’ Twitter format to further your career
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Mind your social media manners
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Potential potholes and social gaffes
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Career college offers route to self-employment
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Self-employment in Canada is on the rise.
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Know your weaknesses before the job interview
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Get prepared for your Job Interview.
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Core Skills for Business Writing
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Make your application noticed.
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Amazing Airmen
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A tribute to the veterans of the air war
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Ye Gods
Submitted by Carrie_library
Writers taking on the question: “What if the gods lived among us?”
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Best Job Search Websites according to Hunch
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Useful Online Resources for Searching a New Job
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Youth Employment and Career Fair
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Youth Zone Resource Centre presents 4th Annual Career Fair
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Google Docs Template Gallery
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Need or want to share a resume or cover letter template? Use Google Docs Template!
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How-To Guide: Careers
Submitted by jobs_biblio
Tips from The Wall Street Journal's reporters and columnists.
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Business Information by Industrial Sector
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Industry Profiles fast with Industry Canada
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Search Tips: Consumer Reports
Submitted by Librarybuddy
Access this popular magazine from the library and from home!
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Error Messages in BiblioCommons During System Upgrade
Submitted by Jennifer_library
Are you seeing strange error messages while trying to manage your account during the upgrade? Read more about why and how to manage this until May 5.
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Auditor General's report released
Submitted by OttLibGovernment
2010 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada released April 20
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Recently Returned Items in BiblioCommons Impacted in Upgrade
Submitted by Jennifer_library
If you have opted in to save a copy of your recently returned items, here is how to preserve these when we migrate to our new system on May 5, 2010.
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World Bank Group
Submitted by a1
World Bank Group will offer free access to thousands of statistics
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Orange Prize for Fiction
Submitted by Angela_biblio
2010 shortlist announced
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Capital Crime Wave at the Ottawa Public Library
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Come for an evening of mystery and suspense!
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New media case study: when a blog makes it big
Submitted by Devin_Library
Thinking of quitting your job to blog? This newspaperman ditched print and got rich
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Orange Award for New Writers
Submitted by Angela_biblio
2010 shortlist announced
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Open data movement meets your Member of Parliament
Submitted by Chris_biblio
The open data movement continues to turn out fascinating ways to filter info and make it more relevant. A very cool new website will let you filter the mass of political information: openparliament.ca
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READER'S ADVISORY FOR MUSIC?
Submitted by AD_Library
A Look at Alternative Storytelling
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Welcome to Ottawa Public Library Business Services
Submitted by OttawaBusinessServices
Taking Care of Business
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System Outage Tomorrow
Submitted by Jennifer_library
We will have an outage tomorrow to repair issues on our integrated library system server.
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A way with words...
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Discover OPL poets
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Scrabble: the book lover's way
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Big readers can clean up at Scrabble by tweaking the rules.....
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Short Biographies
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Discover Some Extraordinary Canadians
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How to Find a Good Book
Submitted by AD_Library
For insider advice on the hunt for your next page-turner, read on!
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An epic of epic epicness!
Submitted by allison_library
Scott Pilgrim is coming to the big screen.
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Katniss Everdeen is back in the Arena!
Submitted by allison_library
The final book in the Hunger Games trilogy will be released this summer.
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Who's Your Favourite Holmes?
Submitted by Angela_biblio
The Great Detective Lives On...
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Email Pre-Notification
Submitted by Jennifer_library
How many days in advance would you like to receive an email before your items are due? Let us know, we are working on setting up this service and we'd love to hear from you!
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Web Slowness Issues
Submitted by Jennifer_library
Just a quick note to let you know that digital services is working on the issues relating to periodic slowness of the website. We thank you for your patience.
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Alice in Wonderland?
Submitted by JaneMV
Share the story with the whole family
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10 reasons to do yoga at home
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Everybody stretch!
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Welcome.
Submitted by admin
Welcome to our blog and to our new website.
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Before the Inquisition, there was.... the Cathar Crusade
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Learn more about this unique crusade which has provided the backdrop for a few recent novels...
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Emerging literary worlds: Pakistani novelists
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Mangoes and pomegranates... and great reads!
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You Were Always Mom's Favorite!
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives
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Are you hooked on CSI or Bones?
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A non-fiction recommendation for anyone who is interested in forensic anthroplogy or the politics of the UN
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Just barely surviving your home reno? Read this!
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A non-fiction recommendation for anyone who has survived their own (disastrous) reno, or for anyone who wishes they could run away to the countryside!
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An Addiction to String
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Knit one, purl two, drop one...no!
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Wordless Winner!
Submitted by JaneMV
Wordless fun to share
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Are You a Clanker, or a Darwinist?
Submitted by allison_library
Scott Westerfield's back with a steampunk adventure!
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A literary mystery, of sorts
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A non-fiction recommendation for anyone who loves books about books, collecting, mysteries or theatre....
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