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Call for Nominations: W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors

News July 3, 2023

This award recognizes a library that has developed an ongoing service, program or procedure of benefit to seniors and/or a design and organization of buildings or facilities that improve access and encourage use by seniors.

Is Your Public Library Accessible? Report Available

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News June 30, 2023

The Public Library Accessibility Resource Centre conducted a two-pronged study to understand the accessibility of public libraries across Canada from the perspective and experiences of persons with lived experiences of a disability.

Rapport de l’étude Votre bibliothèque publique est-elle accessible? disponible

News June 30, 2023

Le Centre de ressources pour l’accessibilité des bibliothèques publiques a mené une étude en deux volets pour comprendre l’accessibilité des bibliothèques publiques canadiennes du point de vue et des expériences de personnes en situation de handicap.

In Defence of Drag Storytime: A Statement of Support from Canada’s Library Associations

News June 27, 2023

The Partnership, Canada’s national network of provincial and territorial library associations, today issued a statement in defence of drag storytime.

À la défense de l’heure du conte drag : déclaration de soutien des associations de bibliothécaires du Canada

News June 27, 2023

The Partnership, le réseau national canadien des associations provinciales et territoriales de bibliothèques, a publié aujourd’hui une déclaration à la défense de l’heure du conte drag.

Call for Applications: 2024 Class of ALA Emerging Leaders

News June 26, 2023

The Emerging Leaders program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity.