See article in National Post about the new code of conduct for librarians at Library & Archives Canada.  Our government appears to be determined to abdicate its responsibility for protecting our cultural heritage.  Hardly a coincidence that a code of conduct of this nature is being instituted by LAC

The CHLA/ABSC 2011-2012 Annual Report is now available. Please see the attached document.

The CHLA/ABSC Board of Directors is pleased to announce the creation of a CE Special Committee.

The responsibilities and deliverables of the Committee are identified in the attached Terms of Reference. We are seeking three individuals with a strong interest in continuing education to serve on the Committee for a period of two years.

CHLA/ABSC has added its voice to protest the cutbacks at Library and Archives Canada (LAC), as well as the closures and downsizing of many federal libraries.  See our letter to the Hon. James Moore attached.  CAUT has launched a campaign to Save Libraries and Archives - go to their site and see how you can become involved.

• Introducing Incoming Board Members: Charlotte Beck, Jennifer McKinnell, and Shannon Gordon

• Hamilton 2012– Register now!

• Deadline for Chapter Initiatives Fund Applications –May 21st 2012

• February Board Meeting

• Chapter Initiative Fund (CIF) Grants - NLHLA, MHLA

The CHLA/ABSC Board of Directors is  seeking three individuals with research experience to serve on a new Special Committee on Research for a period of one year.

Check out the April 2012 edition of JCHLA, including these new features:

• In Focus offers readers an in-depth profile of one of CHLA's members.
• The Product Review column highlights new or existing products, tools, utilities, databases, websites, and resources of interest to health sciences librarians. 

Enjoy a Cascade of Knowledge at CHLA/ABSC 2012. An exciting program is planned, both for your mind and for your spirit. Register now for the best selection of Continuing Education offerings.

Happy New Year to all CHLA/ABSC Members!

• Next Board of Directors Meeting February 2012

• Upcoming Board of Directors Positions – Nominations Deadline Feb. 1st 2012

• Call for Nominations for CHLA/ABSC Awards and Honours – Deadline Feb. 1st 2012

• Deadline for Applications for Chapter Initiatives Fund – Feb. 1st 2012

• JCHLA Deadline Submissions – April 5th 2012

• Call for Papers for Hamilton 2012 Conference extended to January 16, 2012

• Social Media Portal for Canadian Health Librarians: Call for Participation

• 2012 CHLA/ABSC Membership Renewals on Their Way

• Board of Directors Meetings
• Our CVHL/BVCS Representatives Rebecca Raworth and Penny Logan

• CVHL/BVCS Update

• Update from CHLA/ABSC’s Accreditation Canada Representative

• CHLA/ABSC Representative for the Cochrane Collaboration

• CHLA/ABSC New Assistant Webmaster

• Chapter Initiative Funds

• Hamilton 2012

• Upcoming Board Positions – nominations deadline Feb. 1st 2011

• Deadline for Applications for Chapter Initiatives Fund – Feb. 1st 2012

• CHLA/ABSC Hospital Librarian Merchandise – Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

Did you know that October is Canadian Libraries Month,    Health Literacy Month as well as National Medical Librarians Month (US).?

The Chapter Initiatives Fund is intended to support and recognize special initiatives, activities, programs or projects undertaken by CHLA/ABSC Chapters, which further the mission of CHLA/ABSC. The Board of Directors reviews applications at each Board meeting.

Toronto public libraries have many supporters, although sadly and ironically, the current mayor is not among them.  See what physician and author Vincent Lam has to say about this in the Globe & Mail.