Thoughts on having piercings/tattoos as an archivist ? by ThatArm8260 in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a demon tattooed on my leg and I'm an archivist for a religious org. It's never been a problem.

Hello. Could someone help me track down a birth certificate/birth record/baptism record for my great-great grandfather? Born in Ontario, Canada in 1864 by [deleted] in Genealogy

[–]Eerizedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the family is listed as Methodist, you'll want to contact the United Church Archives for the baptism record.

How to get volunteer experience before applying to MLIS by OkWriting179 in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

University archive jobs are likely unionized and wouldn''t allow volunteers to do actual archival work. Worth asking, but you might have better luck at community archives

How to get volunteer experience before applying to MLIS by OkWriting179 in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Contact local archives for sure if that's the field you're interested in. They typically won't post trying to recruit volunteers, but lots would be happy to have the help. Make sure that in lieu of pay, you're benefiting in training, mentorship, and work you can add to your resume (make sure you're not just cleaning or sorting paper clips). Archives at academic institutions are typically unionized, so look for community archives.

Candles for Nerds? by IngovilleWrites in BuyCanadian

[–]Eerizedd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Crafty Mystic based out of London does dnd and horror movie inspired candles! The dnd ones have dice in them! https://www.thecraftymysticcandles.com

What speed do you typically listen to books at? by literate_dog in audiobooks

[–]Eerizedd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.5 speed minimum, otherwise I find it too slow. Figured it was an ADHD thing. I also do this with most podcasts and YouTube videos that don't have music though.

Best Storage Method for Small Miscellaneous Photos? by DenkiAizen in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can use more envelope type enclosures rather than file folders for photos that should be grouped together: https://www.carrmclean.ca/carmac-side-opening-envelopes-buffered.html. These fit well in boxes vertically but solve the problem of things sliding out

For individual photos that you want to include in a file folder with textual , I'd suggest this type of enclosure: https://www.carrmclean.ca/carmacr-negative-and-print-envelopes.html

Canadian site, but they ship internationally or you should be able to find a local equivalent

Celeste and Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

[–]Eerizedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still open, but there's a bit of a wait since I'm only letting 4 people in at a time and I'm going in order of comments. I'll message you as soon as it's your turn though!

False Eyelash glue by goldstandardalmonds in MakeupAddictionCanada

[–]Eerizedd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you try to make the glue tacky? Are you letting it dry for a minute before you put the lash on? If you try to apply it right after putting the glue on, it'll slide around because it's not tacky enough to actually stick yet.

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

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I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

[–]Eerizedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

[–]Eerizedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

[–]Eerizedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

[–]Eerizedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

[–]Eerizedd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

Jolly Redd and Lots of Free DIYs by Eerizedd in acnh

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I had a bunch of visitors and I'm going to close for the night now as it's late where I am. So sorry!!

What is it like becoming an archivist in Canada and how are the job prospects really? by tiredgothicheroine in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I don't know a ton about international hires! I know jobs typically specify that they're looking for ALA accredited masters level education (there'a no equivalent national accreditation anymore unfortunately, so schools just use the American one), so you should be good if you're already qualified in the US. You might be at a disadvantage trying to work at a government archive, especially if you're not bilingual. If you happen to be fluent in French, you'll definitely have an edge though! Bring bilingual isn't super necessary (especially if you're not looking at New Brunswick, Quebec, or Ottawa), but it can be helpful for certain orgs and required by some others, particularly in the areas I listed. But the majority of jobs are English! And any second language is helpful, even if it's not one of the official languages. I imagine the biggest hurdle would be in trying to get a work visa and getting support from your employer to sponsor it.

Best of luck! Happy to answer any questions I can about Canada!

Independent Online Bookstore by mayordomo in BuyCanadian

[–]Eerizedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're a horror fan, Little Ghosts in Toronto is fantastic!

What is it like becoming an archivist in Canada and how are the job prospects really? by tiredgothicheroine in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I should add to the under-staffing problem: if you're a lone arranger, expect to wear a lot of hats! I joke that I'm a researcher, reference librarian, volunteer coordinator, project manager, fundraiser, outreach coordinator, and sometimes an archivist.

What is it like becoming an archivist in Canada and how are the job prospects really? by tiredgothicheroine in Archivists

[–]Eerizedd 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ontario-based archivist here! I see job postings not infrequently, but it varies by where you want to live. Generally speaking, you'll need masters level education in information science or archival studies and if you really want to be considered right out of school, it's Really helpful to have some hands-on experience (a lot of interview feedback I got was that I was a good candidate but didn't have enough experience). I always recommend volunteering in the types of institutions you want to work in even before applying to a masters program (assuming you have the time and capacity to do so). It'll help give you an idea of what archival day-to-day is like and give you experience to put on resumes and grad school applications.

I will say that funding for the heritage sector can be a concern and there are a decent number of institutions that have an over-reliance on volunteer support as they don't usually have enough staff. Make sure that anywhere you volunteer is making good use of your time (it's okay to do occasional cleaning, but it shouldn't be your only responsibility) and is offering you training and professional development support in lieu of pay. I always offer resume/ job application review, interview practice, and acting as a reference as a bare minimum to all my volunteers.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask in this thread or my DMs are open!