From Lara Wilson, Chair, Canadian Council of Archives: In light of Minister Moore’s comments reported by CBC Radio and Television yesterday, the Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) is asking that individual archivists, archival institutions and associations, our supporters in allied professions, and Canadians who love archives to contact/write the Minister of Canadian Heritage, voicing support … Continue reading »
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University of Toronto Faculty Association Letter to Rector Beauvais
Please see the letter sent from UTFA to Chantal Beauvais, Rector at St. Paul University. Scott Prudham, President of UTFA writes, …I do feel obligated to remind you that academic staff – including librarians – are integral to the teaching and research missions of any university. In order to undertake their professional work in the … Continue reading »
OCUFA Supports Reinstatement of Librarian, St. Paul University
Constance Adamson, President of OCUFA and Academic Librarian, sent a letter to Chantal Beauvais, Rector, St. Paul University, on behalf of the Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations. The letter goes further than just the termination of the librarian however and mentions three further firings of staff members and the threat of professor terminations.
Letter to Rector of Saint Paul University Regarding the Termination of the Only Librarian Currently on Your Payroll
Dear Rector Beauvais, I am shocked and disappointed by your administration’s decision to terminate Alice Constantinou. As you know, the St. Paul University library has a world reputation for its collections. There are professors and scholars who visit or choose to live in Ottawa because of access to the St. Paul library – specialists in … Continue reading »
Library & Librarian Crisis at St. Paul University
Dear Colleagues, This evening, Susan K. Roll, President of the Faculty Association of St. Paul University, regrettably informed me of the termination of the only currently working librarian employed by St. Paul University, which has a world reputation for its theological and rare books collections. There is one remaining librarian employed by St. Paul who … Continue reading »
Save the Date: Joel Westheimer on Austerity and CAUT Grievance Handling Workshop
APUO is pleased to announce several events in April. On April 11th from 1:00 – 2:00, Joel Westheimer will give a talk on the corporatization of education. Joel is a very engaging speaker, and members will benefit from his analysis of the political and social environment of postsecondary education. Joel’s talk is a reprise of a presentation … Continue reading »
U of Saskatchewan Library Staff Hit Hardest in Budget Cuts
Published in the Leader Post BY JASON WARICK, STARPHOENIX FEBRUARY 19, 2013 The University of Saskatchewan’s payroll has been trimmed by $2.4 million in recent weeks after dozens of jobs were eliminated, but a top official is warning of much deeper cuts in the near future. The U of S faces an annual $44.5 million operating … Continue reading »
Notes from December 2012 Library Council re: Cuts to LAC and Canada’s National Information Infrastructure
Thanks to all who participated in the second half of library council last December. The subject of discussion was the cuts to LAC, NADP, Science, Statistics Canada, Federal Libraries etc… and the impact of these cuts on Canada’s information infrastructure. Here is a brief capsule of the discussions. Notes are also being distributed as part … Continue reading »
What We Have Lost: What We Stand to Lose (The Future of Archives and Archivists in Canada)
If you are interested and concerned about the situation at LAC and across the country (cuts to NADP, etc.) please attend this important event. Furthermore, we need to support and show solidarity to our fellow colleagues in their struggle. What We Have Lost: What We Stand to Lose The Future of Archives and Archivists in Canada … Continue reading »
Canadian Museum of History Public Consultation in Gatineau
On January 31, 2013, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum are holding a public consultation seeking information on the following questions: – What would you put in your national history museum? – What stories would you tell? – How would you reach Canadians across the country? Those in attendance might also ask … Continue reading »
