Policy

"Policies and Training Empowers Staff and Management to Act": Preliminary Findings From the Patron-Perpetrated (PPSH) Policies and Procedures Survey

Library workers across Canada view library policy, training, and reporting as important interventions to prevent and address patron-perpetrated sexual harassment (PPSH). A nation-wide survey indicates that Canadian public libraries vary widely in …

An Evidence-Based Approach to Advancing Open Science at the University of Ottawa: Experiences from the Open Science Working Group

In 2023 uOttawa formed an Open Science Working Group (OSWG) charged with examining the current state of open science at uOttawa, working to define uOttawa’s goals towards open research practices, and recommending an action plan to position uOttawa as …

A Window into Generative Artificial Intelligence Under Copyright Law & Policy in Canada

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) challenges and alters existing sociotechnical practices and regulatory schemes. This research provides a window into the current Canadian copyright law and policy context concerning GenAI, offering insights …

Steering the Narrative: An Analysis of how Cybersecurity Rhetoric is used to Hinder the Right to Repair

The intersection of consumer rights and corporate control is exemplified in the battle over automotive repairability, where claims of cybersecurity risks challenge the Right to Repair movement. This study critically examines challenges to …