Canadian Librarianship - Part 2
Author: Gillian DavisPublished on: Mar 20, 2001
If you didn’t see it, check out last week’s article Canadian Librarianship - Part 1. This week's article is a continuation of Canadian librarianship resources on the Web, and the Canadian Research Guide.
Canadian Librarianship and Libraries
Canadian Librarians in America - A site specifically geared toward those librarians who have chosen or are thinking of choosing to move to the United States and work under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Provides links to information about obtaining the TN permit, other legal concerns, job leads in "Canadian-friendly" libraries, tips for new arrivals, and a message board.
Women in Canadian Librarianship and Bibliography - From the National Library of Canada, biographies of ten women important to Canadian librarianship. Includes a short biography, picture, and selected works by and/or about each librarian. This site is a great place to find out about the history of libraries and librarianship in Canada. From the site: "The women selected represent the various regions of Canada and the various aspects of both librarianship and bibliographical research. They have contributed to the Canadian library community at the local, provincial and national levels. Many of these women were instrumental in the establishment of the Canadian Library Association and served terms as CLA President. All of them have played pivotal roles in early Canadian librarianship and bibliography".
Libraries Today - A very unique and impressive site about the history of libraries and librarianship in Canada, with a focus on Ontario. I especially like the Canadian Library Internet Histories page which provides links to biographies of individuals and specific library histories across Canada. For instance, check out Vancouver Public Library's historical roots going back to 1869, read about Hamilton Public Library and it's predecessors, and learn about various Canadian academic and special library histories too. Other features of this site include the Ontario Library Picture Gallery, and Library History Study Links which includes library history resources across Canada as well as for U.S. and international research.
Selected Libraries and Other Sites of Interest - Vancouver Public Library (I used to work there, as did my Grandmother. Great public library) / Justice Institute of British Columbia Library (I used to work here too) / Toronto Public Library / Richmond Public Library (recognized for their technological innovations) / SLAIS (The University of British Columbia's Library School, and where I went to library school. Has a First Nations Curriculum Concentration, a Master of Archival Studies, and a joint Archival and Library and Information Studies program) / Here's a comprehensive list of Canadian public libraries from the NLC / Here's a list of special, academic and public Canadian libraries from LibDex / LibraryNet
A Canadian Research Guide
A continuation of the research guide from last week. Intended for librarians, students, or anyone interested in finding out about Canada.
Government & Law
Doing Legal Research in Canada - This is an August 2000 feature article written for LLRX.com by lawyer/law librarian Ted Tjaden. This excellent guide “provides information and links to print and online resources and is aimed primarily at researchers outside of Canada needing an overview of Canadian legal research”. Contains an introduction to the Canadian legal system, and sections on primary legal resources, secondary legal resources, legal organizations, legal publishers, and a topical guide.
Consolidated Statutes and Regulations - From the Department of Justice site. Search Canadian statutes and regulations by title, subject, non-statutory regulations, and repealed acts. Also has links to constitutional texts, major statutes (criminal code, income tax act, elections act), and related statutory resources. Note the disclaimer from the Department of Justice. Access to federal and provincial case law is provided through CANLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute), but with disclaimers.
Statistics Canada - All kinds of excellent data on Canada is availabe here, including the Statistical Profile of Canadian Communities from the 1996 Census, and the Daily News which highlights newly released material, products, and services from StatsCan. The Canada Quiz is fun.
Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) - Sponsored by the Department of Justice, the University of Alberta's Legal Studies Program, the University of Montreal, and Web Networks, ACJNET "is an electronic community that brings together people, information, and educational resources on Canadian justice and legal issues. It uses new technologies to create and distribute products and services and to facilitate broad base consultations. ACJNet is the only nationwide service dedicated to making law and justice resources available to all Canadians in either official language". A wealth of great Canadian legal information is available from this portal site, including Canadian Legal FAQs, JURIST Canada, Directory of Canadian Law Firms, the Canadian Law List, legal resources for schools, Internet Resources for Canadian Lawyers, legislative materials, and much more.
Government and Political Resources – Canada - A great source for federal, provincial, municipal, and territorial governmental information for Canada. Also, a good source for information on politics and political parties in Canada. Features a link to the Quebec Referendum of the Web - 1995 Archival Information site, which is very informative.
Business
Canadian Business Reporter - Intended for use by Canadian business reporters, this is a great site for anyone with an interest in Canadian business. The site, created and maintained by reporter Andy Riga, is organized into the following categories: Breaking Business News, Canadian Business Pages, Today's Stock Markets, Stock/Company Research, Press Releases, Stock Exchanges, Search Sites, Find Businesses, Find Phone Numbers & E-mails, Reference Tools, Journalism & Governments & Policy, and Personal Finance. This site will definitely get you started on your quest for Canadian business information.
Strategis – Canada’s Business and Consumer Site - Strategis contains a wealth of information on Canadian business and industry from Industry Canada. Find company directories, trade and investment information, business information by sector, guides to starting a business, consumer information, economic analysis and statistics, and much more.
News
Canadian-based Publications Online - Contains links to online versions of hardcopy newspapers, popular magazines, journals, newsletters, and trade publications as well as online only (e-zine) publications. An unannotated listing except that the publication frequency, language, and broad subject area are given for each publication. This site is part of the Canadiana Collection.
IPL Canada Newspapers - An alphabetical listing of English and French language newspapers from across the country. Gives publication frequency, language, and geographic area served.
Culture/Entertainment/Fun
National Historic Sites - Discover Canadian historical sites and monuments, as well as learn about various historical and cultural phenomena through feature articles such as The Underground Railway in Canada, the National Program for the Grave Sites of the Canadian Prime Ministers, and Women Winning the Vote in Canada.
Great Canadian Guide - "Over 2400 cultural institutions and attractions can be found in this unique, comprehensive, on-line gateway to Canadian heritage". From CHIN.
Chapters - Where I buy my dad's Christmas presents. Like Barnes and Noble or Borders, only Canadian.
CBC - I frequent the site of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to keep current with Canadian headlines.
Hockey Night in Canada - In case you missed what Grapes had to say, you can listen to/watch Coach's Corner here. And also get the hockey scores of course.
National Film Board - Check out the NFB new releases, featured titles, film festival entries, or browse their catalogue and shop for home videos.
Canadian World Domination - Fun.
Update March 22 - I forgot to mention the National Archives of Canada . . .