CLA statement about new Code Of Conduct
The Canadian Library Association has issued a formal statement about the recent Code of Conduct issued by Library and Archives Canada. You can read the document via the link above.
Canadian Members of Parliament Andrew Cash & Pierre Nantel questioned the Conservative Party leaders in the House of Commons regarding the requirements of Library and Archives Canada’s new Code of Conduct.
BIBLIOCRACY: LAC "Code of Conduct": First Look
Some courageous soul has finally leaked Library and Archives Canada’s “Code of Conduct”. It is the most profound encapsulation of the problems at LAC I have seen in almost a year of very intense involvement with advocacy around the problems there. I think that if many organisations and…
Some seriously terrifying new developments at LAC.
National Library Cuts Severing Ties With Past
8 January 2013 article from the Prince George Citizen which outlines some of the direct affects on Canadian citizens of the cuts made at Library and Archives Canada, as well as ongoing issues resulting from the 2012 cuts.
New letter from the Bibliographical Society of Canada
An excellent and thorough letter, dated 18 November 2012, responding to the reply sent to the Bibliographical Society of Canada by Minister of Canadian Heritage James Moore after earlier letters sent by the BSC.
Perhaps this should encourage us to re-write to our own MPs or Minister Moore regarding our experiences since the cuts have taken place!
Tom Nesmith challenges James Moore on NADP/LAC cuts
On 12 September 2012, Dr. Tom Nesmith attended an open interview with James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage. During the Q & A portion of the event, Dr. Nesmith challenged the Canadian government’s decision to make devastating cuts to the archival community of Canada, pointing out that archval resources are a major factor in developing/supporting the various cultural activities promoted by Moore earlier in the interview.
The interview can be watched here. Dr. Nesmith’s questions begin slightly after 34:30.
Union of BC Indian Chiefs Addresses NADP & LAC Cuts
The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs addressed an open letter to the Honourable James Moore on 30 May 2012, speaking out against the Canadian Government’s cuts to the National Archival Development Program and services at Library and Archives Canada.
13 ways the Government's Cuts Will Swamp Our Heritage Keepers
A piece by Myron Groover titled “The Wrecking of Canada’s Library and Archives” on British Columbia news site The Tyee, published 7 June 2012. The article addresses the recent government cuts put through by Library and Archives Canada, and the impact on our nation’s heritage keepers.
Une note d’information à propos du PNDA que vous pouvez utiliser lorsque vous contactez votre député. Cette note contient l’information juste quant à l’efficacité et aux avantages du Programme national de développement des archives, et vise à rectifier l’information erronée qui fut présentée récemment lors des conférences de la Société historique du Canada, de l’Association canadienne des bibliothèques et de l’Association des archivistes du Québec.
Il est impératif que vous contactiez votre député rapidement pour lui communiquer l’information exacte puisqu’il ne reste que deux semaines avant l’ajournement du Parlement pour l’été.
A new briefing note on the NADP for you to use in your contact with MPs. This note provides correct information on the efficiencies and benefits of the National Archival Development Program, to counter the misinformation recently presented at the conferences of the Canadian Historical Association, Canadian Library Association and Association des archivistes du Québec.
It is vital that you contact your MPs quickly to provide them with the correct information – Parliament rises in 2 weeks for the summer recess.
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