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CULC Calls for Changes to Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
News May 4, 2020 1 comment
A change would ensure the CERB is consistent with the ability to provide an employer-paid Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plan as per the Employment Insurance Act and enable public libraries to continue to support employees during this very challenging period.
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (April 2020)
News May 4, 2020
CFLA Report of Activities – October 2019 to April 2020
Joint Statement on COVID-19 and the Duty to Document
News May 4, 2020
“We, the signatories of this statement, call on governments, businesses, and research institutions around the world to document their decisions and transactions now and for the future.”
CFLA Issues Fair Dealing Guidance for Canadian Libraries During the Time of COVID-19
News May 4, 2020
This guidance document is meant to provide clarity to support libraries in considering copyright as they provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recent Library of Parliament Research Publications (April 2020)
News April 30, 2020
The Library of Parliament has released a number of research publications on topics of interest to the library and IM community, including: Privacy, Freedom of Expression
Congratulations to the 2020 Algonquin LIT Award Winners
News April 30, 2020
Congratulations to the award winners for this academic year!
Business Resumption and Re-Imagination of Public Library Services Post COVID-19
News April 16, 2020 2 comments
The Canadian Urban Libraries Council this week announced the creation of a Think Tank to prepare recommendations to support public libraries in their efforts to develop recovery plans and redesigned service delivery post COVID19.
Erik Kwakkel Appointed New Director of UBC iSchool
News April 13, 2020
Dr. Erik Kwakkel will be the new Director of the School of Information (iSchool) at the University of British Columbia.
IFLA 2020 Cancelled
News April 9, 2020
The IFLA Governing Board and Irish National Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).
BC Government Invests $3 million in Public Libraries to Enhance Digital Services
News April 9, 2020
Part of these funds, $1.8 million, will be allocated through the BC Libraries Co-operative to support electronic resource licensing and help expand online common collections for all B.C. public libraries. The additional $1.2 million will be distributed directly to libraries.