| At the Library of Parliament, we are dedicated to enhancing Canadian parliamentary democracy by providing authoritative and relevant information to Parliament. To achieve our goals, we need a team that reflects diverse perspectives, identities, cultures, and experiences. The Federal Student Work Experience Program has been a great tool for us in this regard. Last summer, we hired a student with lived experience of disability, and their contributions were outstanding! They helped to refine our research questions by exploring various information sources and integrating new perspectives. They drafted high quality content and improved the accessibility of our information products. Additionally, the Library was able to offer them a meaningful summer work experience, where they gained firsthand insight into the workings of Parliament and the significance of reliable information in the democratic process. <br> | | At the Library of Parliament, we are dedicated to enhancing Canadian parliamentary democracy by providing authoritative and relevant information to Parliament. To achieve our goals, we need a team that reflects diverse perspectives, identities, cultures, and experiences. The Federal Student Work Experience Program has been a great tool for us in this regard. Last summer, we hired a student with lived experience of disability, and their contributions were outstanding! They helped to refine our research questions by exploring various information sources and integrating new perspectives. They drafted high quality content and improved the accessibility of our information products. Additionally, the Library was able to offer them a meaningful summer work experience, where they gained firsthand insight into the workings of Parliament and the significance of reliable information in the democratic process. <br> |