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CAPAL Statement on the IFLA selection of Dubai for the 2024 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC)
News July 4, 2023
“The Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) joins with international library associations in condemning IFLA’s selection of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as the site of the 2024 WLIC.”
Déclaration de l’ACBES sur la sélection de Dubaï par l’IFLA pour le congrès des bibliothèques et de l’information « World Library and Information Congress » de 2024
News July 4, 2023
« L’Association canadienne des bibliothécaires en enseignement supérieur (ACBES) se joint aux associations internationales de bibliothèques pour condamner le choix de l’IFLA de Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, comme site de la WLIC de 2024. »
Get Your Tickets: Access Conference 2023 On Sale Now!
News July 3, 2023
Access is Canada’s leading library technology conference, taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Prince George Hotel, October 23-25, 2023.
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
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.
IFLA Selects Dubai to Host the 2024 World Library and Information Congress
News June 19, 2023 1 comment
Dubai will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 19 to 23, 2024.