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Dick Ellis and Toni Samek receive CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award
News January 21, 2026
The CFLA-FCAB Intellectual Freedom Award is the successor to the Canadian Library Association’s Advancement of Intellectual Freedom Award which was awarded annually between 1988 and 2016. It recognizes outstanding contributions to intellectual freedom in Canada.
Michael Vandenburg appointed Executive Director of CARL
News January 12, 2026
Vandenburg joins CARL from Dalhousie University, where he has served as Dean of Libraries since 2022.
Call for Proposals 2026 CAPAL Conference
News January 3, 2026
The Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) is accepting proposals for the 2026 CAPAL Conference, taking place virtually on June 22-23 2026.
Call for Proposals: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) 2026 Annual Conference
News January 3, 2026
This year’s theme, “Information in Repair,” centers the maintenance and reparative work that is always required, but rarely lauded, across information systems.
Pilar Martinez to step down as Edmonton Public Library CEO in August 2026
News December 15, 2025
Pilar Martinez, CEO of the Edmonton Public Library (EPL) since 2015, today announced her decision to resign in August 2026.
Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2026
News 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.
Appel à propositions pour le Forum de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia 2026
News 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.
Bill C-15 threatens Library Book Rate and free mailing of materials for people who are blind
News December 7, 2025 2 comments
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).
Call for Proposals: Library Space Design Challenges
News 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.
Applications Open: Vickery Bowles Award on Intellectual Freedom in Public Libraries
News November 26, 2025
The Vickery Bowles Award on Intellectual Freedom in Public Libraries will be presented annually to a student currently enrolled in an accredited MLS or MLIS program who demonstrates knowledge, commitment and passion to upholding democratic values and Intellectual Freedom within public libraries.