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Pilar Martinez to step down as Edmonton Public Library CEO in August 2026

December 15, 2025
Pilar Martinez, CEO of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.
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Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2026

December 14, 2025
This year's Research Forum will be a one-day event, with presentations taking place in person at Concordia University's Loyola Campus on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Appel à propositions pour le Forum de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia 2026

December 14, 2025
Le Forum de recherche de cette année aura un jour, avec présentations sur place au Campus Loyola de l'Université Concordia vendredi le 24 avril 2026, à Montréal, Québec, Canada.
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Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind

December 7, 2025
Bill C-15 (the Budget Implementation Act) if passed by Parliament, would repeal the sections of the Canada Post Corporation Act that provide for (1) free mailing of letters, books, tapes, records and other similar material for the use of the blind; and (2) reduced postage for library materials (aka the Library Book Rate).
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Call for Proposals: Library Space Design Challenges

November 27, 2025
In anticipation of the Library as Place (LaP) Conference in 2026, the Education Institute is hosting a series of interactive case study virtual workshops in the months leading up to the main event.
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