Government Information in Canada: Access and Stewardship

The book "Government Information in Canada" is a comprehensive survey of history, procedures, and emerging issues in government information publishing, written by experts from across the country. It is an indispensable resource for librarians, archivists, researchers, journalists, and anyone who uses government information.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 376 pages
\n Publication date: 10 April 2019
\n Publisher: University of Alberta Press
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The cornerstone of a robust liberal democracy is open access to government information. Since this information can be sensitive, it requires careful handling. Government Information in Canada offers insightful analysis on the status of Canadian government information publishing. A diverse group of experts, with extensive experience spanning decades, come together to provide a comprehensive and well-supported survey of history, procedures, and emerging challenges, particularly those faced by practitioners during the transition of government information from print to digital access. This invaluable book is a must-have for librarians, archivists, researchers, journalists, and anyone who utilizes government information and seeks to deepen their understanding of its publication, circulation, and retention. Contributors: Graeme Campbell, Talia Chung, Sandra Craig, Peter Ellinger, Darlene Fichter, Michelle Lake, Sam-chin Li, Steve Marks, Maureen Martyn, Catherine McGoveran, Martha Murphy, Dani J. Pahulje, Susan Paterson , Carol Perry, Caron Rollins, Gregory Salmers, Tom J. Smyth, Brian Tobin, Amanda Wakaruk, Nicholas Worby

\n Weight: 556g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781772124064\n \n