Everything tagged: Canadian Federation of Library Associations

Rebecca Raven is the Principal at Blackbird Consulting and the former CEO of the Brampton Library.

The latest issue of Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research includes several articles on the recent history of library associations and organizations in Canada.

Online storytime typically relies on the use of copyright-protected materials, therefore, librarians must consider copyright legislation and whether permission, a license, or use of the fair dealing exception is required. This guideline describes these options, and provides an example of a fair dealing analysis for an early literacy-focused storytime.

CFLA Report of Activities – October 2019 to April 2020

This guidance document is meant to provide clarity to support libraries in considering copyright as they provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Canadian Federation of Library Association and the Manitoba Library Association have made the decision to cancel the upcoming National Forum and Manitoba Libraries Conference, April 6-8 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

This message has been prepared for those attending the Manitoba Libraries Conference and the CFLA-FCAB National Forum April 6-8, 2020 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Regarding COVID-19.

For three days this April, Canada’s library communities are coming together Where the Rivers Meet—in Winnipeg, Manitoba—for local, provincial, and national conversations on topics that shape and challenge the profession.

Julie McKenna selected as Chair of the CFLA Board of Directors; Todd Kyle (Vice-Chair); Kirk MacLeod (Secretary); Mary Chevreau (Treasurer); Vivian Lewis (Member at Large)

Website: http://cfla-fcab.ca/en/news/webinar-ai-for-all-canada/ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous and consequential in everyday life but many Canadians are largely unaware of how it works or its implications. AI for All Canada is …