June 3, 2016 – Ottawa – Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Dr. Guy Berthiaume, the Librarian and Archivist of Canada, today announced the launch of the National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) at the Canadian Library Association Forum in Ottawa. The strategy will reposition Canada and provide a cohesive path toward the digitization of Canadian memory […]
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LAC Stakeholders Forum (March 23, 2016)
Message bilingue / Bilingual message Bonjour, Veuillez trouver en pièce jointe la documentation pour le prochain Forum des partenaires du 23 mars 2016 qui aura lieu par téléconférence WebEx de 13 h à 15 h (HAE). Ces documents seront également disponibles dans les prochains jours sur le Portail du Forum des partenaires à l’adresse suivante […]
Partnership between LAC and the Ottawa Public Library
Message bilingue / Bilingual message Partenariat entre BAC et la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa Le 12 janvier 2016, une annonce a été faite lors d’une réunion du conseil d’administration de la Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa : cette dernière institution et BAC examineront la possibilité d’établir un partenariat novateur dans le but de construire une nouvelle bibliothèque centrale […]
LAC approves $1.5 million in funding for 65 documentary heritage projects
Message bilingue / Bilingual message Le 14 décembre 2015 – Gatineau (Québec) – Bibliothèque et Archives Canada (BAC) L’honorable ministre du Patrimoine canadien, Mélanie Joly, et le Bibliothécaire et archiviste du Canada, Guy Berthiaume, ont annoncé aujourd’hui les résultats du premier cycle de financement du Programme pour les collectivités du patrimoine documentaire (PCPD). Ce nouveau […]
Saskatoon Public Library Appoints New Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library Appoints New Director The Saskatoon Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Cooley as the new Director of Libraries & CEO, effective June 1. Cooley will replace Zenon Zuzak, who has been with Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) for the past 35 years, 20 of them as Director, […]
New CEO at Kitchener Public Library Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2015 It is with great pleasure that the Kitchener Public Library Board announces the appointment of Mary Chevreau as Chief Executive Officer of Kitchener Public Library, effective May 11, 2015. Ms. Chevreau is a library consultant and founder of MEC Consulting, with a long history of leadership and business experience, […]
The Oshawa Public Libraries Introduces New CEO, Frances Newman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oshawa Public Libraries, January, 2015 The Oshawa Public Libraries, a leading community provider of inclusive and accessible collections and spaces, proudly welcomes Frances Newman as its new Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to working with Ms. Newman, and are confident that she will be instrumental in leading our organization, and library […]
LAC’s Strategic Research Daily
Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Strategic Research Division carries out current and long-term analysis of trends, drawing from sources in librarianship, archival science, information technology, computer science, publishing, public administration and social sciences. The Division produces Strategic Research Daily , an e-newspaper drawing on social media sources. We hope that this resource might be of […]
LAC Accepts Auditor General’s Recommendations
Message bilingue / Bilingual message Depuis ce matin, le rapport de l’automne 2014 du Vérificateur général du Canada est accessible en ligne à l’adresse suivante : http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/Francais/parl_lpy_f_39214.html. Le chapitre 7, intitulé Le patrimoine documentaire du gouvernement du Canada porte spécifiquement sur Bibliothèque et Archives Canada (BAC). BAC accepte les quatre recommandations formulées par le Vérificateur général. Des mesures ont déjà […]
November 26th – SENIOR STAFF CHANGE – A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE PLAYERS
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 2:30 pm Eastern Connect Information: Will be sent directly to member CEOs Title: Senior Staff Change – A Perspective from the Players Speakers: Kitty Pope, CEO, Windsor Public Library, and former CEO, Guelph Public Library; Steve Kraft, CEO, Guelph Public Library. Transitioning or orienting a new CEO or Senior Manager is […]