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IJIDI Special Issue on Diversity, Recordkeeping and Archivy
News February 21, 2021
The latest edition of the International Journal of Information, Diversity and Inclusion (IJIDI) is a theme issue on Diversity, Recordkeeping and Archivy.
Shelagh Neary Mikulak Memorial Scholarship – Online Applications Open
News February 17, 2021
Students must be:
Enrolled in a MLIS or LIT program, Certificate Program, Undergraduate or Graduate degree who demonstrates a passion for the library sciences field.
In any year of study at a Canadian post-secondary.
Able to demonstrate financial need.
Survey On Impacts of Copyright Term Extension on Libraries
News February 12, 2021
CFLA’s Copyright Committee Term Extension Working Group is looking for data and stories about how copyright extension might impact libraries.
CFLA Updates: AGM, New Board of Directors
News February 12, 2021
Todd Kyle selected as Chair of the CFLA Board of Directors; Kirk MacLeod (Vice-Chair); Mary Chevreau (Treasurer); Vivian Lewis (Member at Large)
Call for Participation: National Survey of French Language Collection Development in Public Libraries in Minority Language Settings
News February 12, 2021
This survey is open until March 31st, 2021.
Appel à participation : Enquête nationale sur le développement des collections en français dans les bibliothèques publiques en situation linguistique minoritaire
News February 12, 2021
Cette enquête est ouverte jusqu’au 31 mars 2021.
Consultation on the Implementation of CUSMA Extension to Canadian Copyright Terms
News February 11, 2021
The Government of Canada today announced the launch a public consultation on how to implement a copyright term extension.
Greening Canada’s New National Library Building
News February 8, 2021
The Government of Canada today announced enhancements to the joint Ottawa Public Library (OPL)–Library and Archives Canada (LAC) facility to meet the standards to be a net-zero carbon building.
Ontario News: Expanded Library Broadband, Consultations on Digital ID Program
News February 6, 2021
The Government of Ontario this week made two announcements related to broadband for public libraries and consultations on digital identity
Retirement of BCLA Executive Director
News February 6, 2021
Annette DeFaveri will be retiring as of June 30, 2021, after serving as executive director of BCLA since 2012.