The Case for Making Virtual Public Meetings Permanent

The Case for Making Virtual Public Meetings Permanent They can’t completely replace in-person meetings, but conducting more public business online reduces costs, gives more people a voice and cuts down on disruption. It also can lead to better policy....

Emerging Pandemic Diseases: How We Got to COVID-19

You too can sound like an expert AND increase your vocabulary! Emerging Pandemic Diseases: How We Got to COVID-19 David M. Morens Anthony S. Fauci https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(20)31012-6#%20 Summary Infectious diseases prevalent in humans and animals...

Tamarack: 10 Ideas for a Community-Based COVID-19 Recovery

10 Ideas for a Community-Based COVID-19 Recovery By: Lisa Attygalle As cities respond and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an opportunity to build back better—to center recovery efforts on improving the outcomes for our most vulnerable citizens, our civic...

FYI: The definition of close contact has been revised

The definition of close contact has been revised. “Close contact” was previously defined as “contact with someone at 2 metres or less for 2 minutes or more.” Toronto Public Health has now adopted the Ministry of Health definition of “close (less than 2 metres)...

CFLA IMPORTANT REMINDER – Challenge Survey

Below please find an important reminder to share with your members about potential additions to the Challenge Survey.  The survey is a national database of challenges received regarding library materials, programmes and spaces. On behalf of the Intellectual Freedom...