New from the Winnipeg Public Library: A Guide to Learning About Residential Schools

From lists of schools and timelines, to Truth and Reconciliation Commission information, links to the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s remarkable archive, to books to borrow (for all ages), newspaper clippings to browse and much more.

OCLC Research publishes ‘The Library in the Life of the User’

New compilation represents more than a decade of collaborative user studies research

Sleep Habits of Highly Successful People

IFLA 2016 National Committee Fellowship Grant Application

The IFLA 2016 National Committee will offer up to one hundred $1,000 (US) fellowships to librarians, library staff, and library students in the USA and Canada to attend the IFLA Congress in Columbus, Ohio.

Call for Presenters: Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2016

The theme this year, Cooperation Saskatchewan Style: 20 Years of Success, will provide an opportunity for libraries and library workers to explore cooperation between libraries and various other organizations in various contexts and to celebrate their work in providing programs and services.

Top 7 Successful Weekend Habits

Successful people know that weekends are actually the secret weapon in professional success. If you’re looking for ways to make your weekend more productive, this infographic is for you!

Changes to Government of Canada Departments and Agencies

As part of the creation of the new ministry, several changes have also been made to the machinery of government to reflect the government’s priorities.

Survey about Born-Digital Collections in Canadian archives

Dear colleagues, If you currently work with an archival or special collection at an institution in Canada, I invite you to participate in this questionnaire, even if you’ve never received …

New edition of ALA-ALSC Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has released a revised edition of its Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Public Libraries.

ALA Announces Task Forces on LIS Accreditation

The American Library Association (ALA) has appointed two task forces on LIS accreditation: Task Force on Accreditation Process and Communication and Task Force on the Context of Future Accreditation.