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Kingston Frontenac Public Library Receives the W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors
News January 31, 2026
Ex Libris Association (ELA) presented the 2025 W.K. Lamb Award for Innovative Services to Seniors to the Kingston Frontenac Public Library for their “Older Adults Hub.”
CFLA Releases Climate Action Resources for Library Sector
News January 27, 2026
Funded by the Government of Canada, the resources were developed to educate library professionals and information workers about the pivotal role libraries play in addressing the climate crisis, but also to empower the sector to advocate for and elevate the profile of libraries as leaders in climate action and environmental literacy.
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).