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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.