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Call for Proposals: 2019 Library Publishing Forum
News October 18, 2018
The Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) is accepting proposals for the 2019 Library Publishing Forum to be held May 8-10, 2019, in Vancouver.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Launches 2019–2020 Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
News October 18, 2018
Eligible libraries, archival centres and other memory institutions have until January 8, 2019 to apply for a portion of the $1.5 million that will be allocated in 2019–2020.
Call for Nominations: Library Journal Movers & Shakers 2019
News October 17, 2018
Each year, LJ shines a spotlight on a cohort of about fifty top changemakers who are transforming what it means to be a librarian.
New RDA YouTube channel
News October 17, 2018
This channel will host videos of RDA-related presentations and training videos on how to use the RDA Toolkit.
National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) Announces Recipients of $1 Million in Funding
News October 16, 2018
The one-time funding opportunity of $1 million was made possible by the generosity of a private donor.
Canadian Cities’ Red Hot Library Development Continues
News October 15, 2018
The second of a continuing series on stunning new and renovated library branches in Canada.
Library Services in the Department of Justice: Then and Now
News October 12, 2018
Featuring Fiona McPherson, Manager of Digital Transformation Services in the Department of Justice’s Information Services Division
Canadian Library Workers Day – October 19, 2018
News October 11, 2018 2 comments
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has declared the third Friday in October to be Canadian Library Workers Day.
CARL Releases Statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
News October 10, 2018
“We believe that a term of copyright of life plus 50 years is adequate to reward rights holders and beneficiaries, while balancing the benefits that a robust public domain has for Canada’s knowledge-based economy.”
Save the Date: Policy Matters ACA@UBC 11th Annual Seminar and Symposium
News October 6, 2018
Theme: Policy Matters