News
CFLA Submission to 2018 Pre-Budget Consultations
News August 17, 2017
Calls on federal government to invest in library infrastructure, digitization of documentary heritage, Library Materials Service, and a new National Indigenous Association of Archives, Libraries and Cultural Memory.
Environmental Scan of Digital Archiving Activity
News August 16, 2017
The University of Alberta Libraries’ Digital Archives Strategy Working Group undertook an environmental scan of Digital Archiving practices this past spring.
Government Information Day Pre-conference
News August 15, 2017
The pre-conference will feature short presentations and project updates.
IFLA to Live-stream Selected WLIC Sessions
News August 13, 2017
IFLA today announced that selected sessions of the 2017 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) will be live-streamed.
Celebrating Stunning Canadian Urban Library Branches
News August 11, 2017
The first of a continuing series on stunning new and renovated library branches in Canada.
Government of Canada Launches Consultations on Reforming Copyright Board of Canada
News August 9, 2017
The consultations will be open from August 9 to September 29.
Research on the history of sanctuary in Canada
News August 6, 2017
I am most interested in learning about any sanctuary offers that might be captured in archival / museum / library holdings and would appreciate guidance on searching these holdings.
Heather Berringer to Receive 2017 Dalhousie SIM Outstanding Alumni Award
News August 4, 2017
“Her determination, sense of humor, and accomplishments make her an outstanding alumna of the School of Information Management.”
Truth and Reconciliation Web Archive Launched
News July 21, 2017
The University of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) launch the Truth and Reconciliation Web Archive.
Responses to Consultations on NAFTA Renegotiation and Modernization
News July 20, 2017
Several library and information management organizations have submitted responses to the consultations.