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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

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IAC and Fission Codes Host DWeb Social in YVR – January 25th, 2023

The Internet Archive Canada recently sponsored a DWeb meetup in collaboration with Fission, a research lab committed to building a better internet, and their founder Boris Mann. The event brought together experts from the technology industry to explore and discuss the distributed web and topics related to the Fediverse. The evening kicked off with a … Continue reading IAC and Fission Codes Host DWeb Social in YVR – January 25th, 2023

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Open Media Hosts ‘Privacy Week’ Panel at IAC HQ in Vancouver – January 26th, 2023

Open Media, recently hosted a Privacy Week event at the headquarters of Internet Archive Canada in Vancouver. The event brought together four expert panelists to discuss the important topic of surveillance and internet privacy. The discussion focused on the need for increased protection of personal information and the reasons why privacy is becoming a critical … Continue reading Open Media Hosts ‘Privacy Week’ Panel at IAC HQ in Vancouver – January 26th, 2023

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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

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Join us in Vancouver! Democracy’s Library in Conversation with Brewster Kahle

Internet Archive founder and Digital Librarian Brewster Kahle will be discussing the Democracy’s Library initiative to create free, open, and sustainable access to government research and publications. As part of its effort to support the creation and improvement of open-source software and open protocols for a decentralized web, the Filecoin Foundation has awarded a grant … Continue reading Join us in Vancouver! Democracy’s Library in Conversation with Brewster Kahle

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Internet Archive Canada Celebrates the Launch of Democracy’s Library

“Access is the key to understanding. And understanding is the underpinning of democracy.” Leslie Weir, the Librarian and Archivist of Canada, was a featured guest speaker at the Democracy’s Library launch – an initiative to create a free, open collection of government data. Her words were an inspiration, as she deftly outlined some of the … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada Celebrates the Launch of Democracy’s Library

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Join Internet Archive and Internet Archive Canada for Library Leaders Forum 2022

This year we will gather virtually and in-person for Library Leaders Forum (LLF). Join us on October 12, 2022 from 1-3 pm ET/ 10am-noon PT for a series of conversations exploring issues related to digital ownership and the future of library collections. Sign up at Eventbrite. Read more about this event and others like Empowering … Continue reading Join Internet Archive and Internet Archive Canada for Library Leaders Forum 2022

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Internet Archive Canada Welcomes Loren Fantin as Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives Lead

Internet Archive Canada is pleased to share that Loren Fantin has joined our team starting September 6, 2022. Loren comes to Internet Archive Canada after many successful years leading OurDigitalWorld as Executive Director. We have admired her grassroots leadership and passion for making cultural heritage accessible – while working with her on initiatives such as … Continue reading Internet Archive Canada Welcomes Loren Fantin as Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives Lead

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Community Webs Accepting Applications from Canadian Organizations

The Internet Archive’s Community Webs program is now accepting applications from Canadian public libraries, community archives and other community-focused memory organizations. Community Webs empowers its members to build web and digital archives documenting local histories, with an emphasis on communities that have typically been underrepresented in the historic record. Members of the program receive free … Continue reading Community Webs Accepting Applications from Canadian Organizations