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Statement from the Librarian and Archivist of Canada on Biographies and other historical content on LAC’s website
News June 18, 2021
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) yesterday released a statement from Leslie Weir, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, addressing the biographies and other historical content on the LAC website, including pages about prime ministers of Canada.
ALA Releases Draft Revised Core Competences of Librarianship for Feedback
News June 17, 2021
The draft document is the first iteration of the ALACCs which intentionally incorporates the concepts of social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion both throughout the competences and in a separate competence.
Community History Web Archiving Program Launches in Canada
News June 16, 2021
The deadline for applications is August 2, 2021.
Amy Buckland Appointed Assistant Deputy Minister, Collections at Library and Archives Canada
News June 16, 2021
Amy Buckland will join Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and start her new role on August 16.
Call for Participants: 80 Years and Beyond: A Virtual Symposium on Canadian Comics
News June 16, 2021
80 Years and Beyond is a two-day virtual symposium that will bring together scholars, creators, publishers, retailers, collectors, and fans for a series of focused conversations about the past, present, and future of comics and cartooning in Canada.
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2021 (Second Round): Public Library Edition
News June 5, 2021
The Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has begun and the rivalry between public libraries continues!
Library Community Response to Consultation on Copyright and Online Intermediaries
News June 3, 2021
CFLA this week released a joint response, with CARL and CULC, to the Government of Canada’s Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Online Intermediaries.
IFLA Announces Election Results for Regional Division Committee for North America
News June 1, 2021
Congratulations to the members of the Canadian library community elected to the new IFLA Regional Division Committee for North America!
Career Opportunity: Manager, Library Services / Director of Library Services
News June 1, 2021
Justice Canada and the Courts Administration Service are looking to fill the following positions: Manager, Library Services / Director of Library Services.
May 31 – OCADU Digital Day of Action
News May 29, 2021
On Monday, May 31, 2021, starting at 8:30 am, the post-secondary sector across Ontario and Canada will hold a digital day of action to support the four librarians who have been terminated by OCADU Administration.