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US Releases Report on Protection of American IP Rights Across the World; Canada Remains on Watch List
News April 27, 2016
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2016 “Special 301” Report on the global state of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement.
New Issue of McGill SIS Newsletter Published
News April 23, 2016
The latest issue of McGill School of Information Studies (SIS) newsletter is now available on the School website.
Rebecca Jones and Alvin Schrader to Receive CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award
News April 22, 2016
The Canadian Library Association (CLA) has announced the recipients of the 2016 CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award.
Sara Gillis to Receive CLA Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award
News April 22, 2016
The Canadian Library Association (ALA) has announced the recipient of the 2016 CLA Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award.
Ottawa Public Library Launches Consultations and Website for New Central Library
News April 22, 2016
Public invited to discuss what they feel is most important when selecting a new site for the Ottawa Central Library
Cycling for Libraries Unconference 2016 Update
News April 22, 2016
Registration for Cycling for Libraries 2016 is now open!
Jennifer Douglas and Muhammad Abdul-Mageed Join SLAIS the iSchool at UBC
News April 21, 2016
The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (The iSchool@UBC) is very pleased to announce the appointment of two new tenure track Assistant Professors to begin July 1st, 2016.
Pam Ryan, Moe Hosseini-Ara Join Toronto Public Library (TPL) Management Team
News April 21, 2016 1 comment
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) today announced the appointment of two new members of its senior management team: Pam Ryan as Director, Service Development and Innovation and Moe Hosseini-Ara as Director, Branch Operations & Customer Experience.
SLA Releases Updated Version of Competencies for Information Professionals
News April 20, 2016
The competencies document describes the skills and knowledge that special librarians need to be effective in their role of helping organizations succeed,.
Lou Duggan To Receive 2016 APLA Merit Award
News April 16, 2016
The Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) has announced the recipient of the 2016 APLA Merit Award.