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Survey about Born-Digital Collections in Canadian archives
News November 3, 2015
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
News November 3, 2015
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
News October 31, 2015
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.
Discover BC’s Digital Treasures: Announcing the Launch of Arca, BC’s Network of Post-secondary Digital Repositories
News October 28, 2015
British Columbians now have anytime, anywhere public access to research created at BC postsecondary institutions via Arca, a province-wide network of digital repositories.
C-51 Reform, TPP Top the List of “Real Change” Tech Policy Priorities
News October 28, 2015
Digital policies may not have played a significant role in the just-concluded national election, but the arrival of a majority Liberal government will leave many expecting “real change” on the digital front in the years ahead.
OALT 2015 Salary Survey
News October 28, 2015
The Ontario Association of Library Technicians/Association des bibliotechniciens de l’Ontario is required by the association’s Bylaw to administer and report on the current salaries and work done in any library …
Top 10 Skills You Need at Work That Have Nothing to Do with Your Job
News October 26, 2015
Hiring managers make the difficult decision of who the best candidate is for the job based not just on the specific job requirements but also basic “soft skills” every worker …
Call for Proposals: APLA 2016
News October 26, 2015
We invite you to submit a proposal for presentation at our 2016 annual conference. This year’s theme, Libraries: Supporting Bodies and Minds, was inspired by the important role libraries play in supporting physical and mental wellness in our communities.
The TPP’s Canadian Copyright Costs Creating Concern
News October 26, 2015
The Trans Pacific Partnership agreement is still not public – the text may not be released for sometime – but with the leak of the intellectual property chapter, the implications …
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Digital Strategy
News October 25, 2015
The Digital Strategy is LAC’s roadmap to the future. It provides the basic framework needed to secure our place in an increasingly digital world, while encouraging disruptive innovation where required.