Welcome to my website
I am a librarian based in Canada, with diverse interests including learning experience design, web accessibility, music, and dog training. I also have experience as a technical writer and translator. This website aims to bring together the various aspects of my life for my personal enjoyment.
Professional background
- I hold a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
- I have extensive public library experience, as well as experience in special libraries, academic, government libraries, and archives.
- I served as President of the ABO-Franco division of the Ontario Library Association, and sat on the OLA Board of Directors for two years. I have also been a selector in the Forest of Trees program, and helped organise the annual OLA SuperConference for two years.
- I have published articles and reviews in library publications, and I have spoken at library conferences on Consumer Health information and Disaster Preparedness.
- I have strong experience in digitization, preservation, collections management, outreach, training, project and change management in public library settings. I have managed staff from a few people to over 40 people across different divisions, in both unionised and non-unionised environments.
- For fun, I maintain a Reader's Advisory (RA) blog focused on accessible books for visually-impaired people.
MacLeod Information Services
As a writer and information management professional, I have over two decades of experience in technical writing and translation (to and from French). I create content for websites, newsletters, directories, calendars, blogs, wikis, and social media. Additionally, I specialize in records and information management and indexing.
Learning Experience Design (LXD)
I am currently enrolled in a post-graduate certificate program at OISE, completing in early 2025. Hugely excited for this new chapter!
Website creation & maintenance
I create and maintain websites for community groups, musicians, artists, and non-profit associations, including content for websites, newsletters, directories, calendars, blogs, wikis, and social media feeds.
My longest-running commitment to date has been the CCB Toronto Visionaries chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB). A registered charity, the CCB is a community of blind and low-vision individuals who have come together to promote well-being and social inclusion since 1944.
Trad and folk music
I have been involved in traditional music for a long time, organizing and hosting French-Canadian music sessions (TOQueTrad, at the Tranzac Club) and workshops.
I play with the dance band Mango Chaud Point (main gauche au coin), and play contra dances with my partner. Since the late 90s, I have done stage management and worked as a sound technician at a number of folk festivals and events, but right now I'm mostly doing sound for
Dog training
I trained a service dog with the Service Dog Training Institute, benefiting my daily life and bringing joy to my family.
Tech interests
I enjoy exploring computer applications to make life simpler and reduce mundane tasks. I delve into Python, data visualization, static sites, metadata, and other tools as time permits.