Monthly Archives: November 2015

Update on McMaster Librarians

From the McMaster University website on Sunday, November 16, 2015: “The University and the McMaster University Academic Librarians Association (MUALA) have reached a tentative contract agreement. MUALA represents 24 academic librarians at McMaster. The tentative agreement must now be ratified … Continue reading

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November Mourns: November 12 and 13, 2015.

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“University Inc Compromises Academic Freedom” CAUT, 69:2 Nov. 2015

The recent article in CAUT Bulletin on the consequences of introducing corporate structures and managerial models into post-secondary institutions, the corporatization of universities, is worthy of a close read.  The article notes the threats to academic freedom, citing recent scandals … Continue reading

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Showcasing UofT Librarians – Scholarship

The tab on Publications, Research and Scholarship is currently being updated. See recent additions. Contact UTFA Librarians Committee for more entries if you don’t see your publication.

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Showingcasing UofT Librarians: Lynne Kutsukake – Novel Released (historical fiction and military history)

Lynne Kutsukake, before early retirement, academic librarian at Robarts Library, releases her first book, The Translation of Love. The publisher’s synopsis reads: “Born and raised in Vancouver, thirteen-year-old Aya Shimamura is released from a Canadian internment camp only to be … Continue reading

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UWO Librarians & Archivists

Tentative agreement reached: http://www.westerngazette.ca/2015/11/librarians-archivists-reach-tentative-agreement-western/

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Which US universities give ‘tenure’ to academic librarians?

The following universities in the USA use the term ‘tenure’ in securing permanent status for their librarians: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC Auburn University, Auburn, AL Augusta State University,Augusta, GA Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN Binghamton University, State University … Continue reading

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What does the phrase ‘academic tenure’ mean?

According to the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) tenure means: “Tenure constitutes the primary procedural safeguard of academic freedom, and is essential for the maintenance of intellectual liberty and high standards in postsecondary education and in scholarship. It is … Continue reading

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Overdue Notice

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How is ‘scholarship’ defined for Academic Librarians at the University of Toronto?

Appointed librarians in the University of Toronto Library System (UTLS) have workloads defined as consisting of three principal areas of responsibilities:  professional practice, service, scholarship or professional creative activities (WLPP as of Oct. 3, 2015 and the Library Workload Policy … Continue reading

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