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CFLA Issues Guidance on Challenges to Library Programming and Collections Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Communities
News July 23, 2022
“Canadian libraries have a responsibility to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental capabilities or income.”
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (July 2022)
News July 22, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Listening In: Audiobook Use in Canada 2021
News July 12, 2022
In 2021, 18% of all Canadian library books borrowers borrowed an audiobook and audiobooks accounted for 9% of all library loans.
CUPE Saskatchewan Library Workers Survey on Workplace Violence and Harassment
News July 10, 2022
CUPE Saskatchewan is conducting a provincial survey of library workers to better determine the extent of violence and harassment in workplaces.
CFLA Issues Guidance on Responding to “Notices of Personal Liability”
News July 7, 2022
The CFLA Intellectual Freedom Committee this week released guidance for public libraries that receive a form letter titled Notice of Personal Liability.
LAC Vision 2030: Library and Archives Canada Releases New Strategic Plan
News July 4, 2022
Vision 2030 defines the institution’s goals until 2030 and the measures through which it is planning to accomplish them.
Shelved Announces Series Leads
News June 29, 2022 1 comment
The cast includes Lyndie Greenwood, Chris Sandiford, Dakota Ray Hebert, and Paul Braunstein
Lost & Found Index
News June 18, 2022 1 comment
In the last year, Uber Canada riders have left behind a sub, a tiramisu cake, as well as a number of phones, wallets, and keys.
What are some commonly forgotten items in your library? What are some unique or unusual items left behind?
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
News June 18, 2022
Vol 17, No 2 (2022)
IFLA North America Copyright Survey
News June 18, 2022
The IFLA North America Regional Division Committee is conducting a survey to help understand what topics library workers and leaders are interested in updates about in relation to copyright and international activities.