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WILU 2010: 2nd Call for Proposals
The WILU 2010 Organizing Committee invites the submission of proposals for presentation at the 39th annual WILU (Workshop on Instruction in Library Use). This year's conference will be hosted by McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, from May 12-14, 2010 with the theme "Design Play Learn".
2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 International Development Fellowship Program.
This nine-month program provides unparalleled opportunities for young professionals to apply their skills and share their expertise with development organizations in Asia and Africa while broadening their understanding of international development.
CODE 2009
CLA Montreal Chapter invites everyone to the next Salon des Bibliothécaires
McGill's School of Information Studies Presents Elaine Toms
Integrating Information Search into the Workflow Process
Typically information search is treated as a simple isolated event – insert some keywords into a box and examine an array of snippets, and the job is considered finished. But the search for information is more complex than that and remains unsupported by existing technologies that focus primarilyon tuning search algorithms.
Canadian Library Support Staff Day Proclamation
All great libraries depend on their support staff, working both behind the scenes and at the forefront to help libraries grow and serve their users. In our changing environment we need to ensure that we celebrate the skill of our support staff. Support staff are critical to any library’s success.
Dewey Divas at Wesmount
On Tuesday, November 3rd, the Dewey Divas are coming to town to share their picks. Five of the Divas will be presenting a mix of adult, YA and kids suggestions.
They will be appearing at the Westmount Library from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Admission is $5
RSVP: FGolding@ville.kirkland.qc.ca
See you there!
ABQLA Public Library Section
Francine Golding & Melissa Tomecz
Research Data Management Seminar for LibraryStaff
Purpose of Seminar:
· To introduce the concepts, issues and importance of research data management and preservation
Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean
There is nothing quite as stimulating as a book to delve into the fascinating world of history, knowledge or fiction. As we celebrate Canadian Library Month, let us give ourselves over to this wonderful adventure.
