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Call for Papers – Libraries and Immigrants: Historical Perspectives
News January 20, 2016
Much has been and is being written about current experiences of libraries and immigrants to our lands. But what of past experiences, and of lessons learnt from the history of our libraries as they welcomed early immigrants to our countries and assisted them to settle and enjoy their new lives?
CRTC Needs Input from Canadians on Broadband/Basic Telecommunication Services
News January 19, 2016
While it is unclear what the CRTC will decide, public input is necessary to ensure that the Commission makes a decision that is in the best interest of all Canadians. As library and information professionals, we should be acutely interested in ensuring that the decision addresses the continued digital divides in Canada.
Letter of Intent between the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
News January 19, 2016 2 comments
The Ottawa Public Library has published the Letter of Intent signed with Library and Archives Canada with respect to the Central Library and the development of a landmark facility in the Nation’s Capital.
Ken Rubin, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Receive 2015 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award
News January 19, 2016
The Information Commissioner today announced the winners of the 2015 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award. This year’s recipients are Ken Rubin, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).
5 Things People Reading Your Resume Wish You Knew
News January 19, 2016
If your relevant experience, education, or skills are hard to find at a glance, your resume might as well be blank. If it’s not immediately clear from your experience why …
Job Shadowing at the uToronto iSchool: Call for Hosts
News January 18, 2016
The Alumni Association at the iSchool (Faculty of Information), University of Toronto is seeking hosts to participate in this year’s Job Shadowing Program.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Launches New Magazine
News January 18, 2016
Premiere issue of Signatures: The Magazine of Library and Archives Canada available online
Observers and Guests at the Canadian Library Association (CLA) Special Meeting
News January 15, 2016
The purpose of this memo is to provide clarity regarding the presence of guests and observers in the Special Meeting.
Ontario Public Library Usage and Visits at an All Time High!
News January 13, 2016
The number of people visiting public libraries in Ontario is at an all-time high with Internet and online usage going through the roof, according to the latest polls and statistics released by the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL.ca).
Partnership between Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL)
News January 12, 2016
Message from the Librarian and Archivist of Canada