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#LibrarianFashion!
News July 8, 2018
The IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group invites colleagues from around the world to join its campaign called #LibrarianFashion!
CFLA Highlights Progress Made in Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives
News June 22, 2018
The CFLA marked National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018 with a report highlighting the progress made towards implementing the recommendations in the CFLA Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s 2017 report and recommendations.
Canadian Collections Care Survey / Sondage canadien sur le soin des collections
News June 17, 2018
The objective of this survey is to collect data that can be used for advocacy campaigns, fundraising, programming or planning by a variety of associations and organizations.
Call for Participation: Academic Librarians’ Workload Study
News June 17, 2018
A study of factors that contribute to workload issues for academic librarians: “Factors associated with academic Librarians’ perceptions of workload”
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (May 2018)
News June 8, 2018
The executive director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has provided an overview of activities since February 2018.
Heather Lank Nominated As New Parliamentary Librarian
News June 8, 2018 2 comments
Dr. Lank has served in increasingly senior roles within the Senate of Canada administration for over 25 years. She is currently the Principal Clerk of the Senate Chamber Operations and Procedure Office, a position she has held since 2015.
VIU Honours Gene Anne Joseph with Honourary Degree
News June 5, 2018
Gene Anne Joseph, the first librarian of First Nations heritage in BC, received a Doctor of Laws at VIU’s June 5 convocation ceremony
W3C Issues Updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
News June 5, 2018
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 expands provisions for mobile, low vision, and cognitive and learning disabilities; international uptake in progress
Christina de Castell Appointed Chief Librarian of the Vancouver Public Library
News June 5, 2018
De Castell succeeds Sandra Singh, who was appointed General Manager of Arts, Culture, and Community Services at the City of Vancouver.
Federal Government Kicks-Off Review of Broadcasting and Telecom Polices
News June 5, 2018
The review will update and modernize the legislative framework in a balanced way that takes into account the realities of Canadian consumers and businesses, and our artists, artisans and broadcasters without increasing the cost of services to Canadians.