News
Library and Archives Canada announces National Heritage Digitization Strategy
News June 3, 2016
The final gathering of the Canadian Library Association (CLA) concluded with the launch of the National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) by Dr. Guy Berthiaume, the Librarian and Archivist of Canada.
LAC, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation sign agreement to safeguard residential school records
News June 2, 2016
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Library and Archives Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure the preservation of, and public access to, the records of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools.
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.