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Ottawa Public Library Releases Economic Benefits Study
News November 9, 2016
Study shows Ottawans receive $5.17 in benefits for every $1 invested
CFP: ALA 2017 Annual Conference International Papers Session

News November 4, 2016
The ALA International Papers and Projects Committee invites proposals for presentations to be made at the next ALA Annual Conference in Chicago in June 2017.
Digitized Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Documents Released by Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

News November 3, 2016
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) today announced the release of over 600 digitized documents from Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
Federal Science Library (FSL) Recognized as a GTEC Distinction Award Medalist

News November 2, 2016
Congratulations to the Federal Science Library on being recognized as a 2016 GTEC Distinction Award Medalist in the category of Transforming the Business of Government (Internal).
Call for Proposals: Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Conference 2017

News October 27, 2016
The APLA Programming Committee invites proposals to be considered for presentation at our 2017 annual conference: Include. Imagine. Inspire. / Inclure. Imaginer. Inspirer.
BC Government Releases Strategic Plan for Public Libraries

News October 26, 2016
The Libraries Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Education has released a renewed vision and strategic plan for public libraries – Inspiring Libraries, Connecting Communities: a vision for public library service in BC.
Taking It to the Streets: Summit on the Value of Libraries, Archives and Museums in a Changing World
News October 26, 2016
This Summit will bring together practitioners and experts to explore the social and economic value of libraries, archives and museums, to share research, and to discuss ideas for future collaboration, innovation and partnership.
Theme Issue of Off the Record on Archives and Indigenous Issues

News October 23, 2016
The latest issue of Off the Record, the Archives Association of Ontario’s (AAO) newsletter, is a theme issue on Archives and Indigenous Issues.
Ontario Government Announces $2.5 Million for IT and Digital Services in Public Libraries

News October 18, 2016
The Government of Ontario marked Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) with an announcement of $2.5 million in funding for IT and digital services in libraries.