Category Archives: Library Trends

Policies for Librarians – In the same Policy with Faculty or Not? What is the Trend?

Posted on March 23, 2014 by UT Librarians Blog

As a librarian working in the University of Toronto Library System, have you ever wondered why we have a separate Policy for Librarians, never mind the numerous other guidelines and agreements? Or how does this compares to other institutions in … Continue reading →

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Torontonians Love Their Public Libraries

Posted on December 14, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

Recent article on Torontonians and their public libraries in the city: http://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/commentary/infographic-how-much-do-torontonians-love-their-public-libraries

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End of ILL Services at the Library and Archives of Canada in Ottawa

Posted on October 31, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

It is a sad day for many users of our national library. Please note the following announcement: End of ILL Services Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services at Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will end in December 2012. Users of LAC’s current … Continue reading →

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Update from the Canadian Council of Archives – Urgent need for action…

Posted on June 5, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

Please find attached the latest update from CCA in pdf format BriefingNote_NADPJune2012eng ) and ( BriefingNote_NADPJune2012-FR ) copied below, which corrects information previously released by the CLA and other organizations. A copy of the message that is being circulates follows: … Continue reading →

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UTFA sends letter to James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, concerning the LAC and NADP crisis

Posted on June 5, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

Dear colleagues, With the assistance of librarians and archivists at the University of Toronto, please find attached the letter that UTFA has sent out to James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. LETTER SENT MAY 30 – 2012

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UTFA expresses concerns over cutbacks to LAC and NADP

Posted on May 31, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

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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Petition for International Colleagues – Support for LAC and NADP

Posted on May 30, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

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

Posted on May 21, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

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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The cutbacks are shocking, but are they really surprising? Let’s create a ‘real’ timeline…

Posted on May 20, 2012 by UT Librarians Blog

For those who have seen the demise of archival positions and academic librarianship at provincial, national and major post-secondary institutions over the last few years by those leading and seeking trendy new changes to bolster their own career paths, gain … Continue reading →