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Promotional Materials Available for 2021 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
News September 23, 2021
October is Canadian Library Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. CLM also includes First Nations Public Library Week, Ontario Public Library Week, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (September 2021)
News September 23, 2021
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
CFLA, Intellectual Freedom, and the Canadian Library Community
News September 22, 2021
CFLA’s response to an Open Letter to the CFLA Board on Intellectual Freedom, signed by members of the Canadian library community in response to the CFLA’s statement regarding challenges to the book Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters.
Library and Archive Communities Responses to Consultation on a Modern Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
News September 20, 2021
The Canadian library and archives communities last week published responses to the Government of Canada’s Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
CFLA Releases Federal Election 2021 Information Package
News September 16, 2021
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA), in partnership with their government relations firm (Impact Public Affairs), has released several elections-related documents, including overviews of the major party platforms, summaries of the English and French language debates, and a one-pager of key library issues.
Government Information Day(s) 2021: Coast to Coast! Save the Dates!
News September 9, 2021
The event is tentatively scheduled for 14, 15 and 16 December.
Invitation to Participate in Research: The Experiences of Academic Librarians on Temporary Contracts Before and During COVID-19
News September 8, 2021
The purpose of the research is to investigate the demographics and career paths of those academic librarians engaged in contract work in Canada and their experiences in these positions regarding training, socialization, and supervision/mentorship.
Elections Toolkit for Accessible Book Funding in Canada
News September 8, 2021
NNELS and CELA have released a federal elections toolkit to help supporters connect with and educate candidates about accessible reading.
Canada’s Museums and Election 2021
News September 4, 2021
Canada’s national, provincial and territorial museums associations are calling on federal political parties to commit to updating Canada’s 30-year-old national museum policy and asking party leaders to share their vision for Canada’s museums prior to election day.
Library and Archives Canada Announces Funding for 19 Projects to Digitize and Preserve Indigenous Language and Culture Recordings
News August 13, 2021
Nineteen Indigenous organizations will receive funding from LAC’s Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative to digitize and make accessible their existing audio and video heritage.