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Call for Proposals: Entrepreneurship and Libraries Conference International
News July 27, 2022
This iteration of the Entrelib conference will explore approaches libraries have undertaken to support social entrepreneurship.
North: The Canadian Shared Print Network Launches to Ensure Preservation of Unique Canadian Publications
News July 25, 2022
North/Nord is a national initiative to coordinate assessment of library collections across participating academic, government, and public libraries.
Nord : Lancement du Réseau canadien de conservation partagée des documents imprimés pour assurer la préservation des publications canadiennes uniques
News July 25, 2022
North/Nord est une initiative nationale visant à coordonner l’évaluation des collections de bibliothèques dans l’ensemble des bibliothèques universitaires, gouvernementales et publiques participantes.
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