Monthly Archives: May 2014

University of Saskatchewan: Open Letter from Jim Turk, CAUT

Posted on May 29, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

Greetings, In yesterday’s Globe and Mail, University of Alberta President Indira Samarasekera continued the assault on the concept of academic freedom initiated by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) in 2011. [See her article “When universities make … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic freedom, Academic governance, Academic Librarianship, CAUT, University of Saskatchewan | Leave a comment

UTFA Executive 2014 – 2015: New Appointments

Posted on May 27, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

Two UofT librarians will continue on the UTFA Executive for the following year. The Nominations Committee and UTFA Council have confirmed the following appointments for the UTFA Executive: Paul Downes, Vice-President, Salary, Benefits and Pensions Cynthia Messenger, Vice-President, Grievances Linda … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic governance, Academic Librarianship, University of Toronto, University of Toronto Libraries, UTFA | Leave a comment

University of Saskatchewan & Academic Freedom

Posted on May 22, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

For recent developments over the dismissal of Prof. Robert Buckingham due to his open criticism of proposed changes in the TransformUS plan, see the termination of the president, Dr. Ilene Busch-Vishniac, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/university-of-saskatchewan-board-fires-president-ilene-busch-vishniac-1.2650301 . We need to think about what constitutes … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic Librarianship, MoA - UofT Memorandum of Agreement with Administration, Uncategorized, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto | Leave a comment

Sign Open Letter to University of Saskatchewan Board Chair, Ms. Milburn

Posted on May 20, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

The shock of what has transpired at the University of Saskatchewan has prompted a range of responses from Canadian academic communities.As academic librarians we understand the role of academic freedom in our professional lives, as a right and as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Academic freedom, Academic Librarianship, University of Saskatchewan | Leave a comment

“Science Under Attack” CAUT Campaign Launched

Posted on May 5, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

Check out the new website, videos, presentations and update on what is happening: http://getscienceright.ca/

Posted in Academic freedom, Academic Librarianship, Academic libraries, CAUT, scientific research in Canada, Scientists for the Right to Know | 1 Comment

Posted on May 3, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

Dear Colleagues, Please mark your calendars for May 14, 7-9PM. The event will be held in room 119 of Emmanuel College, Victoria University (75 Queen’s Park Crescent). The purpose of the event is to discuss federal science policy. From the shutting … Continue reading →

Posted in scientific research in Canada, Scientists for the Right to Know, University of Toronto, UT Library System | Leave a comment

Services to LAC worth 3.5 million under investigation…

Posted on May 3, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

“Criminal charges have been laid against one company and six individuals [former administrators in LAC] for their alleged roles with respect to a bid-rigging conspiracy relating to federal government contracts for the supply of professional information technology (IT) services to … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminal Charges, LAC, Library and Achives Canada | Leave a comment