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Call for Presentations – Politics of Libraries VI: Solidarity
News December 5, 2023
Politics of Libraries VI (PoL VI) seeks to generate a thoughtful discussion on solidarity between information workers.
Library and GLAM Sector Submissions to 2024 Pre-Budget Consultations
News November 26, 2023
Library and GLAM sector organizations call for federal support for access to e-content, infrastructure, accessible reading material, funding for Library and Archives Canada, Open Educational Resources (OER), and Canadian publishers and booksellers.
Young Canada Works (YCW) 2024-2025 Campaign Launched
News November 22, 2023
The application deadline for libraries and archives to apply for funding for short-term student positions and internships is January 19, 2024.
Canadian School Libraries Releases Foundations for School Library Learning Commons in Canada
News November 14, 2023
What support do schools need to successfully implement Leading Learning: Standards of Practice for School Library Learning Commons in Canada?
Déclaration de l’OLA au sujet de l’interdiction et des restrictions concernant des livres par les conseils scolaires
News November 14, 2023
L’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario (OLA) est profondément préoccupée par le nombre croissant de tentatives de restriction de l’accès aux livres par certains conseils scolaires.
Ontario Library Association (OLA) Releases Statement on School Boards Banning & Restricting Books
News November 14, 2023 1 comment
The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is deeply concerned by the growing number of attempts to restrict access to books by some school boards.
Release of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Subject Headings
News November 13, 2023
The goal of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Subject Headings (SK ISH) project was to work with Indigenous Peoples and groups to determine what terms are preferred and then translate those terms into subject headings to be used by libraries in the province.
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (October 2023)
News October 30, 2023
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Internet Archive Canada, Canadian Government Information Digital Preservation Network (CGI-DPN) Partner to Preserve Government Information
News October 24, 2023
As a result of the collaboration between Internet Archive Canada and the CGI-DPN, during 2023-2024 the data cap for CGI-DPN will be doubled its current capacity.
Call for Survey Participation: Mobile/Offsite Public Library Services
News October 20, 2023
The Ottawa Public Library is researching the types of mobile and/or offsite services that other public libraries are offering.