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Harvard Layoffs Threaten the University’s Backbone: Libraries | Labor Notes

Harvard Layoffs Threaten the University’s Backbone: Libraries | Labor Notes.

Harvard has 73 libraries that comprise the largest private library collection in the world. The library system attracts researchers from around the world, a major draw for attracting the best faculty in all fields. From ancient maps to personal effects to photography collections, not to mention millions of books and journals in multiple languages, the materials of Harvard’s libraries are the keystone supporting billions of dollars in research grants awarded to the Harvard community each year.

Such a large collection is unusable without librarians and library staff to catalog materials and help researchers sift through the mountains of information. Most research using the Harvard library would be impossible without the aid of library workers.

U of Western Ontario librarians and archivists reach tentative agreement

Western News: Librarians and archivists reach tentative agreement

Friday, October 30, 2009 The University of Western Ontario and its librarians and archivists have reached a tentative agreement. The university has been in negotiations with UWOFA-LA (University of Western Ontario Faculty Association – Librarians and Archivists) since May working to renew the group’s first contract, which ended July 1.