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Statement on Intellectual Property Provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement

Statement from CLA, CARL, and CULC on chapter 18 (Intellectual Property) of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement.

News February 23, 2016 


R. David Lankes: Thinking a library is about books is like…

Thinking a library is about books is like seeing a hospital about blood and drugs and not health. — R. David Lankes (@rdlankes) January 24, 2016 Thinking a library is …

News January 24, 2016 


Toronto and Ottawa Public Libraries welcome Penguin Random House’s reduced ebook prices

This new pricing model will help public libraries achieve their goal of providing universal access to ebooks, which is a high priority given booming borrowing rates and high demand for this content.

News December 15, 2015 


Letter from the Canadian Council of Archives to the Minister of Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, P.C. MP Minister of Canadian Heritage Canadian Heritage 25 Eddy Street Gatineau, QC | K1A 0M5 Dear Minister Joly: On behalf of the Canadian Council of …

News November 18, 2015 


Consultation: Toward a Federation of Library Associations in Canada

An invitation to provide feedback on the proposal to create a national federation of library associations called the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA/FCAB).

News October 15, 2015 


Joint Statement Regarding the Appointment of a Librarian and Archivist of Canada

Statement from Archives Association of Ontario, Association of Parliamentary Libraries in Canada, Canadian Association of Law Libraries, and Canadian Library Association (CLA).

News April 24, 2014 


Stephen Abram Appointed Executive Director of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries

Stephen Abram will join the FOPL as the Federation’s Executive Director on June 10, 2013.

News May 28, 2013 


National Statistical and Values Profile of Canadian Libraries: Highlights

The Canadian Library Association (CLA) is pleased to launch the National Statistical and Values Profile of Canadian Libraries.

News January 25, 2013 


News from Australia: ALIA and Government Library Cuts

The Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) has created a follow up advocacy tool to our Dumb Idea campaign.

News October 18, 2012 


Libraries Help Drive Economic Recovery

Investments in libraries pay long-term dividends in having an economically stronger, more socially inclusive community

News May 20, 2009