Category Archives: Academic libraries

UTFA expresses concerns over cutbacks to LAC and NADP

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Please find attached a letter expressing UTFA’s concerns over the recent cutbacks to the Library and Archives Canada, the NADP and elimination of jobs, sent to Minister James Moore, May 30, 2012.

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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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University of New Brunswick Opts out of Access Copyright

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The University of New Brunswick has taken their library’s advice and has opted out of the Access Copyright agreement, information just released. More information when available.

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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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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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York University – YUFA, Library Chapter Publishes Open Letter to James Moore regarding LAC

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Letter is posted on this site: http://yufalib.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/moore-lac-cuts/

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TIMELINE has been launched…send us information, reports, documents or events to add

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

A TIMELINE (see tab in top menu) documenting concerns and issues related to the two professions, archivism and librarianship at academic or related institutions has been launched. Send us missing documents, reports, events to chart how we arrived at this … Continue reading →

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