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Future of CLA Summit: Meeting Summary via BCLA
News February 4, 2015
A summary of last weekend’s meeting of national and provincial/territorial associations to discuss the future of the Canadian Library Association.
Dr. Toni Samek Selected as Chair of uAlberta School of Library and Information Studies
News January 5, 2015
Dear Colleagues, Based on an open search for Chair of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Alberta, and the excellent work of our Selection …
News Release: Collaborative Agreement Among Gale and Three Universities in British Columbia Provides Provincial-Wide Access to Research Materials
News December 1, 2014
British Columbia’s 4.6 million residents now have free perpetual access to leading Gale research databases – nearly 200 million pages of digital historical content – as part of a unique agreement arranged by the University of Victoria Libraries, University of British Columbia Library, and Simon Fraser University Library.
Careers and Confidence – Algonquin College’s Industry Talks Spotlight on LIT
News November 14, 2014
On November 13, four alumni from Algonquin College’s Library and Information Technician (LIT) program participated in the Industry Talks Speaker Series, sponsored by the Algonquin College Alumni Office, to share their experiences in the job market after graduating.
Canada’s Action Plan on Open Government 2.0
News November 6, 2014
Open Government Action Plan 2.0 consists of 12 commitments, including the foundational commitment, the Directive on Open Government, which will set direction for all activities over the next two years and beyond.
Top 10 Cloud Myths
News October 28, 2014
Cloud computing is uniquely susceptible to the perils of myths due to the nature, confusion and hype surrounding it, according to Gartner, Inc. These myths slow things down, impede innovation and induce fear, thus distracting from real progress, innovation and outcomes.
Summary of Meeting between CLA Executive Council and Library and Archive Canada Management
News October 20, 2014
On Monday, September 29, 2014 CLA Executive Council met with the new Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Dr. Guy Berthiaume, and several of Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) senior staff.
Obituary: Erik John Spicer, C.M., C.D. Parliamentary Librarian Emeritus
News October 4, 2014
Died in Ottawa on September 27, 2014. Born in Ottawa on April 9, 1926, son of the late Violet Manhart (nee Gundersen) and Clifford SPICER, Erik is survived by Helen, …
If the Information Professional was an Apple product…
News August 20, 2014
from “Library Science, not Library Silence” It’s no secret that I’m a fan of adding information professionals to digital asset management teams. While the rest of us are focused on …
Joint Statement Regarding the Appointment of a Librarian and Archivist of Canada
News April 24, 2014
Statement from Archives Association of Ontario, Association of Parliamentary Libraries in Canada, Canadian Association of Law Libraries, and Canadian Library Association (CLA).