Category Archives: Academic governance

Interesting Article Questions the Cost of Sueing Libraries over Copyright Issues

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

As we debate the pros and cons of the current Access Copyright issue, here is an interesting article “Does it Pay to Sue Libraries? ” Library Journal By Kevin L. Smith on May 24, 2012 http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/05/opinion/peer-to-peer-review/does-it-pay-to-sue-libraries-peer-to-peer-review/

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Petition for International Colleagues – Support for LAC and NADP

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

For colleagues located outside Canada, here is a petition designed for the global community. Please, sign, circulate and share with your colleagues.: http://www.change.org/petitions/make-it-better-write-a-letter-help-save-canada-s-national-archival-development-program

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York University will not sign the Access Copyright Licence

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The full announcement by York University can be read at: http://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2012/05/29/york-will-not-enter-access-copyright-licence/

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LAC Cutbacks – Which libraries will be affected?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

The following libraries will be closed or be affected by the cutbacks: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada;  Transport Canada;  Public Service Commission of Canada;  Public Works and Government Services;   Natural Resources Canada;   Parks Canada; Industry Canada;   Citizenship and Immigration … Continue reading →

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Day of Action Called for LAC, May 31 – Show your support in what you wear

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Library and Archives and Federal Library Day of Action May 31st 2012 Show your support for Library and Archives Canada and federal libraries by wearing a white shirt and/or black ribbon on Thursday, May 31st. Show your support for everyone … Continue reading →

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YouTube video by Chief Librarian at the University of Toronto

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

F.Y.I. see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfTEr2mLD8g  

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Message from UTFA about Collegiality

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

A video of UofT faculty discussing what this means, see: http://www.utfa.org/content/message-utfa-collegiality-governance-university-toronto

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UTFA Council Approves Members of UTFA Executive, from 2012-2013-2014

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

President. Scott Prudham. 2012-2014 Vice-President, Salary, Benefits & Pensions. Paul Downes. 2012-2014. Vice-President, Grievances. Cynthia Messenger. 2012-2013. Vice-President, University & External Affairs. Luc Tremblay. 2012-2014. Treasurer. Michael Meth. 2012-2014. Chair, Appointments Committee. Judith Teichman. 2012-2014. Chair, Equity Committee. Connie Guberman. … Continue reading →

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Join the Archivists’ On Trek to Ottawa

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

A call has been put forth by the community to join the Archivists’ protest in Ottawa: Monday, May 28, 2012 at Gathering point Major Hill’s Park, Ottawa at 11 AM, marching to March to 395 Wellington, Library and Archives Canada, … Continue reading →

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PTR – Goals and Objectives for Librarians and Workload

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

At the last Joint UTFA Librarians and Administration Committee (members are Suzanne Meyers Sawa, Jeff Newman, Harriet Sonne de Torrens, Sandra Langlands, Victoria Owen, Christina Sass-Kortsak), it was made clear by administration that goals were understood as the equivalent of … Continue reading →

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