The State of Online Access to Canada’s Government Publications

Anyone who works with Canadian government publications knows a standard approach to the publishing of provincial and territorial information simply doesn’t exist. Those not familiar with this landscape likely experience frustration, bafflement, or worse! How might Internet Archive Canada, in collaboration with the library and archives community, support open and long-term access to Canadian government … Continue reading The State of Online Access to Canada’s Government Publications

Government Information Day(s) Spring: May 9th and May 10th, 2024

Access to government information remains a hot topic – and so we are pleased to be part of the organizing team, along with our colleagues from Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia – for GovInfo Days Spring 2024 edition! We are offering a virtual program on Thursday May 9th, from 9:30-12:30 PST.  We … Continue reading Government Information Day(s) Spring: May 9th and May 10th, 2024

Make Your Voice Heard: Share Your Thoughts on Access and Preservation of Canadian Government Publications through our Survey!

Internet Archive Canada (along with our Canadian partners) is part of the Democracy’s Library initiative to provide free, open and sustainable access to the full range of government research, data and publications necessary for a continued and sound democracy. By completing this survey, stakeholders (like you) will inform our priorities to make this happen.  The … Continue reading Make Your Voice Heard: Share Your Thoughts on Access and Preservation of Canadian Government Publications through our Survey!

Democracy’s Library Canada at the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference in Toronto

Caption: Amy Buckland, Assistant Deputy Minister, Collections at Library and Archives Canada speaking at OLA Super Conference The Internet Archive has launched its Democracy’s Library initiative in Canada, aiming to ensure free access to government publications for all citizens. These publications provide important information about Canadian life and are a valuable resource not just just … Continue reading Democracy’s Library Canada at the Ontario Library Association (OLA) Super Conference in Toronto

Internet Archive Canada at OLA Superconference

Internet Archive Canada (IAC) is set to attend the upcoming Ontario Library Association (OLA) Superconference in Toronto. They will participate in a panel discussion on Thursday, February 2nd at 2:45 PM in MTCC – 201D and will be entitled “Democracy’s Library: Partnering for Sustainable Digital Access to Canadian Government Publications.” Internet Archive Canada will be … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada at OLA Superconference