News
Update on the Dissolution of the Canadian Library Association
News May 27, 2016
An update on the steps taken to dissolve CLA and transition some existing activities to the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).
Amy Lestition Burke Joins Special Libraries Association (SLA) as Executive Director
News May 26, 2016
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) announced today the hiring of Amy Lestition Burke as the association’s new executive director.
CanUX 2016 News: More Speakers & Workshops Confirmed
News May 26, 2016
CanUX is a two day showcase of modern experience design trends shaped as Canada’s premier annual UX event.
Message from the CFLA-FCAB Chair Paul Takala
News May 24, 2016
An update from CFLA Chair Paul Takala on steps taken to date to establish the new Federation, including transfer of files from CLA and official incorporation.
uAlberta MLIS Student Wins 2016 IFLA LIS Student Paper Award
News May 23, 2016
Martha Attridge Bufton will receive her award at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Columbus, Ohio.
Halifax Central Library (Fowler Bauld & Mitchell) Receives Governor General’s Medal in Architecture
News May 20, 2016
The jury commended the process of early user engagement that led to the design, and the public’s embrace of the building is a testament to its value.
Book publishing industry, 2014
News May 19, 2016
Statistics Canada released data on the book publishing industry in Canada for 2014.
The State of Digital Publishing in Canada 2015
News May 18, 2016
Infographics with highlights from BookNet Canada’s third annual State of Digital Publishing in Canada survey.
Literacy and numeracy among off-reserve First Nations people and Métis: Do higher skill levels improve labour market outcomes?
News May 18, 2016
This article examines the literacy and numeracy skills of off reserve First Nations and Métis adults aged 25 to 65, focusing on the factors and labour market outcomes associated with higher skill levels.