by Mark Pagliaroli | Feb 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
A shadow war is unfolding in Canadian communities, targeting libraries and 2SLGBTQ+ books. In Valleyview, Alberta, local youth and advocates, like Theo Robertson, are fighting to protect safe spaces in their library amidst political opposition. As book challenges and...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Jan 14, 2025 | Member Projects and Reports, Projects and Reports, Uncategorized
This new study explores the advocacy efforts of three key national library associations: the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC), and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA). From copyright...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Jan 10, 2025 | Member Projects and Reports, Projects and Reports, Uncategorized
2024 was a pivotal year for Canadian libraries, as they faced growing challenges in intellectual freedom, censorship, and community engagement. From book bans to international advocacy events, libraries have become central to cultural conversations. Looking ahead to...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Take a successful project to a new level. Grow grants provide a higher level of funding over 2 or 3 years to help proven community projects increase their impact. Organizations can apply for funding to expand, improve or adapt an existing program or service. The...
by Mark Pagliaroli | Sep 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
The year 2023 was another record-breaker for book bans. The American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) documented1,247 attempts to censor library books and other materials—most of which were works by or about people of color, members of...
