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More information on the closing of the science libraries…

Posted on 2014/01/08 by Harriet2

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/purge-of-canadas-fisheries-libraries-a-historic-loss-scientists-say/article16237051/ The facts on library consolidation at Fisheries and Oceans http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/media/npress-communique/2014/20140107-en.html Scientists say DFO library closure defence “doesn’t add up” http://thetyee.ca/News/2014/01/08/Scientists-Say-DFOs-Library-Closure-Defence-Doesnt-Add-Up/ [Canadian] government cutting more than $100 million related to protection of water http://o.canada.com/technology/environment/harper-government-cutting-more-than-100-million-related-to-protection-of-water/

Royal Society of Canada, Expert Panel on Future of Library and Archives Canada at UofT

Posted on 2014/01/08 by Harriet2

The Royal Society of Canada’s panel on the status and future of Canada’s libraries and archives is holding a consultation at the University of Toronto on the afternoon of January 16 from 1:30 to 4:30 in Room 4422 at OISE, Continue reading Royal Society of Canada, Expert Panel on Future of Library and Archives Canada at UofT→

New York Times notes the SILENCING OF THE SCIENTISTS in Canada “is an attempt to guarantee public ignorance”

Posted on 2014/01/05 by Harriet2

See today’s opinion piece in the New York Sunday Times, Jan. 5, 2013. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/22/opinion/sunday/silencing-scientists.html?smid=tw-share&_r=1&

New Information about the closure of major science research libraries in Canada…

Posted on 2014/01/04 by Harriet2

For what has been financially gained, the loss is scandalous. See the report in the Huffington Post, Jan. 3, 2014 entitled, “How the Harper Government Committed a Knowledge Massacre” which states: “Scientists are calling it “libricide.” Seven of the nine Continue reading New Information about the closure of major science research libraries in Canada…→