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Get Ready for Government Information Day(s) 2025!

The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) – Government Information Community is hosting this year’s Government Information Day(s), 2025—a virtual, three-day meetup for anyone who works with (or is just fascinated by) government information. Whether you work in libraries, academic research, policy analysis, or digital preservation, this year’s program offers insights, inspiring case studies, and … Continue reading Get Ready for Government Information Day(s) 2025!

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New Funding Opportunity to Help Digitize Arctic Collections Across Canada

We’re pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for Canadian archives, libraries, museums, and other memory institutions to take part in a digitization initiative focused on the Arctic Circumpolar region. With funding from the Rasmuson Foundation, this project supports the digitization of primarily textual collections (including ephemera), to preserve and share materials connected to the … Continue reading New Funding Opportunity to Help Digitize Arctic Collections Across Canada

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Vancouver Public Library Honoured for Innovative Digitization Project with Internet Archive Canada

This past summer the City of Vancouver recognized staff at the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) for digitizing rare, historical materials and making them more accessible to the public. VPL’s Virtual Vault received this year’s City Service Award in the innovation category at a ceremony in June. The items, once only available through an in-person visit … Continue reading Vancouver Public Library Honoured for Innovative Digitization Project with Internet Archive Canada

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Now Online! Ontario Land Records Index

Guest post by Jane E MacNamara, Toronto Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society It is major news for researchers with early Ontario ancestors—especially those who are far away from the Archives of Ontario.  Thanks to support  from the Toronto Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the efforts of our volunteer “file name rectifiers” Kim Carson, Bill … Continue reading Now Online! Ontario Land Records Index

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Internet Archive Canada Signs “Our Future Memory” Statement: A Commitment to the Digital Rights of Libraries, Archives, and Museums

We are pleased to share that Internet Archive Canada (IAC), is now a signatory to the Our Future Memory statement. IAC joins IFLA and others in a global initiative affirming the rights of libraries, archives, and museums, and other memory institutions, to continue their essential public service missions in the digital age. Standing for Digital … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada Signs “Our Future Memory” Statement: A Commitment to the Digital Rights of Libraries, Archives, and Museums

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Fandom in the Norman V. Lamb Gothic Fantasy Collection

Queen’s University Library has been collaborating with the Internet Archive on a digitization project that uses Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) to digitally loan items from our print collection using technological measures to ensure that the digital copy is only available to one user at a time while the physical copy is taken out of circulation.[1] … Continue reading Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Fandom in the Norman V. Lamb Gothic Fantasy Collection

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Panel Discussion: In Honour of Canadian Web Preservation

Tomorrow evening, we are hosting hosting a panel discussion inspired by Averting the Digital Dark Age by historian Ian Milligan, exploring Canada’s role in preserving our digital memory. Joining him is none other than Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive, and the conversation will be guided by journalist Takara Small (CBC / BBC World … Continue reading Panel Discussion: In Honour of Canadian Web Preservation

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Reflecting on GovInfo Day(s) Spring 2025 – Championing Access to Government Information

April 24–25, 2025 | Online + In-Person in Vancouver, BC This spring, government information professionals, librarians, researchers, students, and digital preservationists gathered for GovInfo Day(s) Spring 2025, a two-day hybrid conference focused on the vital theme of long-term and persistent access to government information. Hosted virtually on April 24 and in-person at Internet Archive Canada … Continue reading Reflecting on GovInfo Day(s) Spring 2025 – Championing Access to Government Information

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The End of Parliament Session Crawls in Canada

At the end of a parliamentary session in Canada, it’s not just a time of political transition—it’s also a critical moment for digital preservation. With the next election around the corner, there’s heightened interest in ensuring that the vast array of digital content produced by government entities, political parties, and candidates is not lost. This … Continue reading The End of Parliament Session Crawls in Canada

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Call for Proposals for GovInfo Day Spring 2025: Preserving Government Information for the Future

We are excited to announce that this year’s GovInfo Day Spring 2025 will be held online on April 24 and in person on April 25 in Vancouver, BC. This year’s theme highlights a crucial issue: the long-term and persistent access to government information, including documents, publications, records, and data. As more and more government resources … Continue reading Call for Proposals for GovInfo Day Spring 2025: Preserving Government Information for the Future