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GLAM Sector Submissions on Copyright Act Review
News September 9, 2018
Recommendations in similar areas of interest: Copyright override, Crown Copyright, Fair dealing, Indigenous Knowledge, Orphan works, Technological Protection Measures (TPM), and Term Extentions.
CFLA Submission to 2019 Pre-Budget Consultations
News September 9, 2018
Calls on federal government to invest in library infrastructure, accessible formats for Canadians with perceptual disabilities, Library Materials Service, and indigenous education in library services.
Have Your Say: What priorities should guide Library and Archives Canada over the next 3 years?
News September 6, 2018
What do you expect from your national library and national archives?
Call For Papers: Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) 2019 Conference
News September 5, 2018
Theme: Unlocking the Vaults: Access, Outreach & Engagement
Access Conference 2018 – Register today!
News September 5, 2018
October 10-12th 2018 in Hamilton, Ontario at the gorgeous Liuna Station, hosted by McMaster University.
Kids’ Overdues are Over at the Brampton Library
News September 5, 2018 1 comment
The Brampton Library announced yesterday that most children’s materials will no longer incur overdue fines. “Supporting both and working toward barrier-free access for all, we are pleased to announce the removal …
IFLA Issues Statement on Fake News
News September 3, 2018
Libraries have an institutional and ethical commitment to help users access reliable and authentic information. This role is as important as ever in an era when “fake news” is a seemingly growing phenomenon.
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (August 2018)
News September 1, 2018
The executive director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has provided an overview of activities since May 2018.
IFLA to Live-stream Selected WLIC Sessions
News August 20, 2018
IFLA will live-stream selected sessions of the 2018 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).