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Invitation to Register for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2024
News March 13, 2024
This year’s Research Forum will be a two-day hybrid event, with presentations taking place virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and in person at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Register now for the 2024 True North Science Boot Camp!
News March 12, 2024
The Boot Camp will take place from June 9 to 11, 2024 on the Fort Garry campus of the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Registration Open for Marigold Library System Conference
News March 11, 2024
The conference will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Calgary.
A New Canadian Dictionary
News February 29, 2024
The Editors’ Association of Canada (Editors Canada) announced a partnership with Nelson Education to use the Nelson Gage Canadian Paperback Dictionary as a foundation for a new dictionary of Canadian English.
Library Association of Alberta Releases Statement in Response to Proposed “Parental Rights” Legislation
News February 23, 2024
The Library Association of Alberta (LAA) released a statement opposing proposed legislation that would censor information resources, curriculum, or programs addressing sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity or LGBTQIA2+ existences and experiences.
CULC Releases Safety & Security Toolkit for Public Libraries
News February 17, 2024
This resource offers a menu of ideas libraries can explore while considering the nuances of their community, staff, and library systems.
CFLA Releases 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
News February 16, 2024
The Strategic Plan outlines three goals: (1) Amplify the Voice of Canadian Libraries, (2) Represent Canadian Libraries in the National Policy Agenda; and (3) Grow CFLA as a Sustainable Organization.
Call for participation: DCMI 2024 Conference
News February 14, 2024
DCMI 2024, the twenty-second International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, invites researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of Trust, Transformation, and Humanity.
Request for Information: Strategic Planning
News February 13, 2024
The Library Association of Alberta is seeking a consultant to assist us in revising and articulating our mission, vision, and guiding values and to lead us through a strategic planning process to develop new strategic directions for the Association.
Call for Proposals: 91st Annual ABQLA Conference
News February 13, 2024
The theme of this year’s ABQLA conference is “Can You Hear Me?”