News
Release of the Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions 2015 report
News April 11, 2016
This survey is conducted to provide aggregate data to governments and cultural associations in order to gain a better understanding of not-for-profit heritage institutions in Canada and to aid in the development of policies, and the conduct of programs.
Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Volunteer Week
News April 10, 2016
Happy National Volunteer Week, Canada! Everybody knows this week is all about giving, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why giving matters? You may answer: Because giving your …
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Public Consultations: Time To Object To Copyright Term Extension
News April 8, 2016
Dr. Jean Dryden, a leading expert on Canadian copyright, is calling on the Canadian information community to use the public consultation process and let MPs know their concerns with the copyright provisions of the TPP.
CanUX 2016 News: Tickets, dates and the first speakers are announced
News April 6, 2016
CanUX is a two day showcase of modern experience design trends shaped as Canada’s premier annual UX event.
New issue of Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management (2016)
News April 5, 2016
The Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management is a student-led initiative aimed at publishing Dalhousie graduate student work of the highest quality and significance in all areas of management.
Do We Need a New National School Library Association?
News April 5, 2016
Building on the discussion paper released in January and the discussion at Treasure Mountain Canada 4, a survey has been put together to get input from the broader community.
Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) Will Delivery Young Canada Works (YCW) Program to English Canadian Libraries
News March 31, 2016
CCA will deliver the Young Canada Works (YCW) Programs in the Heritage Sector for Canadian libraries and related organizations operating in English in 2016-2017.
CRKN Launches Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI)
News March 31, 2016
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) today announced the launch of Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI), an index of digitized Canadian heritage collections located at Canadian universities and provincial and territorial libraries.
Libraries Call on Multinational Publishers for Fair Ebook Pricing
News March 29, 2016
Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing has issued an open letter to five multinational publishers calling for more reasonable prices and terms for ebooks.
Library and Archives Canada 2016–2019 Acquisition Strategy
News March 28, 2016
The 2016–19 Acquisition Strategy describes how LAC intends to focus its evaluation and acquisition efforts over the next 3 years in the areas of published heritage, Canadian government records, and the acquisition of private archives.