News
Couldn’t Attend the 2019 GLAM Summit in Montreal?
News May 13, 2019
For those who could not attend in person, recordings of the sessions are available from Library and Archives Canada’s YouTube Channel
Do Canadians want more diverse books?
News May 12, 2019
62% of readers actively seek out books about diverse topics or experiences or by diverse authors. 31% of all respondents said they would read more if they were able to get access to more diverse books
Congratulations to the 2019 Algonquin LIT Award Winners
News May 2, 2019
Congratulations to the award winners for this academic year!
Corey Mac Nason Memorial Award (Algonquin College)
News April 23, 2019
The Corey Mac Nason Memorial Award will recognise a student who shows promise in cataloguing, classification or special collections, or who overcame obstacles while studying at Algonquin College.
University of Alberta – Academic Library Residency Program
News April 17, 2019
The University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) invites applications from recent library school graduates interested in pursuing a career in academic libraries.
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2019 (First Round): Public Library Edition
News April 15, 2019
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun and the rivalry between public libraries is heating up!
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Announces Recipients of the 2019-20 Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
News April 11, 2019
In 2019-20, Library and Archives Canada will provide $1.5 million to support 52 projects by archives, libraries, and documentary heritage institutions throughout Canada.
Bill Tabled to Abolish Crown Copyright
News April 10, 2019
“Crown copyright is hurting the work of our cultural memory organizations and the public they serve. It is also bolstering the democratic deficit. It needs to be abolished so we can all do our work without fear of infringement.” (Amanda Wakaruk)
Brampton Library and Brampton Civic Hospital Partner to Spread the Joy of Reading
News April 5, 2019
Through the A Reader is Born initiative, every newborn at the hospital receives a book and a complimentary library membership from Brampton Library.
UBC Library Wins First Place in 2019 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award
News March 31, 2019
Projects from the University of British Columbia Library and the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries were recognized by the IFLA Section on Management and Marketing as 1st place winner of the 2019 IFLA PressReader International Marketing Award (UBC) and a top ten project finalist (FOPL).