Category Archives: Academic libraries

Time for a Professional Librarian / Archivist to Head Library and Archives Canada

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

As information is gradually leaked to the press, the amount of expenses declared the Dr. Caron, ex-head of LAC, escalates. In the Ottawa Citizen, May 15, 2013, it states an excess of $170,000 for a range of expenses, some in-appropriate, … Continue reading →

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Muzzling Librarians and Archivists – A Growing Trend in Canada

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

First you hear about academic librarians being sued for speaking publicly about  their professional views and now you hear how the Canadian Government is imposing a code of behavior that seeks to prevent librarians and archivists at the Library and … Continue reading →

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Toronto Star Article on LAC

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

See http://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2013/03/10/historical_letters_not_wanted_at_library_and_archives_canada_critics_say.print.html

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EX LIBRIS ASSOCIATION releases statement on LAC and calls for Parliamentary Review

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

EX LIBRIS ASSOCIATION STATEMENT ON LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA – Feb. 2013 After 2004, when the functions of a national library, archives, and potential museum were assumed by LAC under new legislation, various studies were undertaken to determine what LAC … Continue reading →

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THE SEARCH FOR LIBRARIANS’ POWER* at the University of Toronto

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

*A homage to William H. Nelson, The Search for Faculty Power: The History of the University of Toronto Faculty Association 1942-1992. (Canadian Scholar’s Press, 1993, reprinted 2006). Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Librarians Standing Committee of the University of … Continue reading →

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UTFA supports Dale Askey and the academic freedom of librarians

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

The University of Toronto Faculty Association has made a public statement of support for Dale Askey. Only one of the two lawsuits launched against Dale Askey has been dropped. The announcement last Monday by CBC referred to only the lawsuit … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars: “The Search for Librarians’ Power” and the AGM

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Coming soon an invitation to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Standing Committee for Librarians in UTFA, March 25th at the Faculty Club! Entitled The Search of Librarians’ Power guests will include President David Naylor, Prof. Peter Russell, Larry Alford, … Continue reading →

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Show Support for Dale Askey and Academic Freedom

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Change your signature line to show support for our colleague, Dale Askey. Share with faculty, as this is not just a ‘librarian’ issue for Canadian academics. CAPAL has posted some suggestions, text and links, to show support, see http://capalibrarians.org/ .

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CBC Update on Edwin Mellen Press Lawsuite Against McMaster Librarian

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

For statements from the publisher see CBC report: http://www.cbc.ca/hamilton/news/story/2013/02/12/hamilton-librarian-lawsuit.html Other updates on this case can be read on these two sites: http://scienceblogs.com/confessions/2013/02/09/publisher-hits-new-low-suing-librarian-for-criticizing-their-books/ (includes a timeline, excellent reference) or https://pinboard.in/u:jbfink/t:mcmaster+emp

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“Search for Librarians’ Power” – March 25, 2013 at the UT Faculty Club

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

On Monday, March 25 from 12 noon to 5:30 UTFA will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Librarians Standing Committee in the University of Toronto’s Faculty Association at the Faculty Club. The event will consist of a lunch (with limited … Continue reading →

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