News
Redesigned NewToBC Website Launched
News April 6, 2021
The NewToBC website is a well-used and well-regarded trove of essential information and resources that are meant to support immigrants and refugees as they settle in BC communities.
ABC 2021 Virtual Copyright Conference – Registration is open!
News April 5, 2021
This year’s conference will be held virtually on May 5-7, running from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm ET.
CFP: CAPAL 21 Virtual Conference
News April 5, 2021
Theme: EDI in Academic Libraries – How are we doing?
Library Community Response to Consultation on Copyright Term Extension
News March 29, 2021
CARL today released a joint response, with CFLA, to the Government of Canada’s Consultation Paper on copyright term extension.
Messages of Support for North Vancouver District Public Library
News March 28, 2021
Following a police incident at the North Vancouver District Public Library’s Lynn Valley Library, many leaders in the Canadian library and political community have expressed their support for NVDPL staff and others affacted by the incident.
Call for Proposals: 2021 Manitoba-Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
News March 23, 2021
The theme for our 2021 conference is Libraries: Better Together, which reflects the essential role of libraries in building and promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equity and providing space for cultural and public engagement.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Releases Policy on Maintaining the Canadian National Union Catalogue
News March 22, 2021
The Policy on Maintaining the Canadian National Union Catalogue clarifies the roles and responsibilities for the management of the Canadian National Union Catalogue (NUC).
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (February 2021)
News March 22, 2021
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Update to Planned Reduction to Federal Funding for Accesible Reading Materials; NNELS, CELA Response
News March 17, 2021
The federal government yesterday announced a change to the planned reduction in funding to NNELS and CELA for accessible reading materials.
Research and Survey Opportunity: Temporary Caregivers and the Children in their Care: Fostering an Engaging and Supportive Library Environment
News March 12, 2021
Could you spare 10 minutes to answer a survey and help us learn more about how public libraries can support temporary caregivers and the child(ren) in their care?