News
House of Commons Committee Launches Copyright Act Review
News April 9, 2018
The Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology outlined its plans for the review of the Copyright Act.
CRKN and Canadiana.org Announce Merger
News April 5, 2018
The merger represents an integrated national strategy aimed at fostering an agile and sustainable research infrastructure for digital heritage content.
Former VPL Chief Librarian Sandra Singh Appointed to CBC Board of Directors
News April 3, 2018
Sandra B. Singh of Vancouver, British-Columbia, has been appointed to the position of Director
Call for Applications: ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce
News April 2, 2018
The ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce (IRDW) attracts students from historically underrepresented groups to careers in academic and research libraries and archives.
Call for Concepts: 2018 Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) Mid-Sized Projects
News April 1, 2018
The EAF mid-sized call for concepts provides contribution funding to organizations for projects that help improve and make Canadian facilities and venues more accessible for people with disabilities.
Netspeed Conference 2018 Call for Proposals
News March 28, 2018
Netspeed is back, and we’re looking for people who are passionate about technology in libraries to present at our conference.
LAC Forum with University Partners: Exploring Decolonization on the Road to Reconciliation
News March 26, 2018
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has published the Summary Report of its November 2017 forum with its university partners on the theme of Exploring Decolonization on the Road to Reconciliation.
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (February 2018)
News March 20, 2018
The executive director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has provided an overview of activities since November 2017.
University of Alberta Libraries Indigenous Internship
News March 20, 2018
The University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) is pleased to announce its Indigenous Internship program for 2018, for a First Nations, Métis or Inuit (FNMI) student in the University of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS).
Reel Heritage: Jessica Berman-Bogdan on Jane
News March 19, 2018
Following a screening of the documentary Jane, Michelle Lovegrove Thomson will sit down and chat with archival producer Jessica Berman-Bogdan to discuss her role in the making of the film, including working with National Geographic’s archives.