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Information Management (IM) and Library Science (LS) Community Profiles
News June 17, 2016
The Chief Information Officer Branch at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat recently published two infographics about the Information Management (IM) and Library Science (LS) communities in the federal public service.
J. McRee (Mac) Elrod, 1932-2016
News June 16, 2016
This was posted this morning on the RDA-L listserv as well as other cataloguing related lists: Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is my sad duty to inform you that Mac …
Project LLEAD 2017: Save the Dates
News June 15, 2016
Project LLEAD (Library Leadership Excellent and Development) announces initial dates for year two. The year-long intensive program begins with a five day residency at Loon Lake, February 24-March 02, 2017.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Announces Recipients of 2016-2017 Documentary Heritage Communities Program
News June 14, 2016
In 2016-2017, the DHCP will provide $1.5 million in funding to 40 projects in local archival and library communities all across Canada.
International Librarians Network (ILN) Releases Research Report on Peer Mentoring
News June 14, 2016
The International Librarians Network (ILN) has published a research report that redefines peer mentoring and demonstrates how mentoring programs can be expanded into online, global spaces.
CNIB Receives $2 Million to Support Production of Alternate Format Published Materials for People with Print Disabilities
News June 14, 2016
Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced $2 million in funding for the CNIB to continue supporting its production of alternate format published materials for people with print disabilities.
Saskatchewan Introduces Improvements to Access and Privacy Legislation
News June 13, 2016
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking steps to improve access to information and protection of privacy in the province.
Call for Proposals: Alberta Open Data Summit
News June 13, 2016
The inaugural Alberta Open Data Summit will be held October 14 & 15 at the Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton.
Register now for Access 2016
News June 13, 2016
Registration is now open for Access 2016, which will be held in the beautiful city of Fredericton, New Brunswick from October 4-7.
Highlights from Ontario Cabinet Shuffle
News June 13, 2016
Ontario Premier Premier Kathleen Wynne today announced changes to her cabinet, including a number of changes of interest to the library and information management community.