by FOPLED | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
The CFLA has put forth a statement calling for the release of all outstanding residential school records. You can read the statement here:...
by FOPLED | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
First Nations Public Library Week Bekaa, Bzindaachagan | Wait and Listen October 3-7, 2022 First Nations Public Library Week takes place each October as part of Canadian Library Month. You are invited to use the downloadable resources on the First Nations Public Library Week website to assist with FNPLW programming and events at your library, provided by the Ontario Library Service. OLS is also running an assortment of information sessions. Resources Available: Poster, social media graphics, printable resources + more....
by FOPLED | Aug 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
The situation in the United States is becoming troublesome. Banned books have doubled from 2020 to 2021. Take a look at the most challenged books of 2021:...
by FOPLED | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Le francais suit. Hello, CFLA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee is searching for four new members. We welcome nominations from CFLA member associations and interested individuals who are members of a CFLA/FCAB member association. Once appointed to the Committee, the responsibility of members is to the Committee, not to the nominating body. The Committee strives to include a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, uniting individuals who value the principles of intellectual freedom and their application in the present context. The Committee is particularly interested in nominations from individuals from school libraries, academic libraries, government libraries, from the middle and eastern part of the country, and those who bring a francophone perspective. Appointments will be made for a term of 3 years, renewable once. The Committee will normally meet monthly between September and June, with additional meetings scheduled as required. For 2022/2023 the meetings will occur on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:00am PST, 10:00am MST, 12:00pm EST. The Intellectual Freedom Committee is a working committee. All members are expected to attend meetings, advance plenary activities, and contribute to two or more working groups. More information about the work of the Committee can be found at https://cfla-fcab.ca/en/about/committees/intellectual-freedom-committee/ / https://cfla-fcab.ca/fr/programmes/enquete-sur-les-contestations-sur-la-liberte-intellectuelle/ Those interested, and nominations from the member associations can contact the current committee chair, Richard Beaudry, at librarianlai@icloud.com . _____________________________________ Bonjour, Le Comité sur la liberté intellectuelle de la Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) est à la recherche de quatre nouveaux membres. Nous accueillons les candidatures des associations membres de la FCAB et des personnes intéressées qui sont membres d’une telle association. Une fois nommés...
by FOPLED | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Le francais suit. The CFLA-FCAB Cataloguing and Metadata Standards Committee (CMSC) is seeking expressions of interest in representing CFLA-FCAB on the Canadian Committee on Cataloguing (CCC). One CFLA-FCAB position is currently open and CMSC would like to have someone in place for September 1, 2022. The appointment will be for a three-year term ending August 31, 2025. The Canadian Committee on Cataloguing (https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/services/cataloguing-metadata/Pages/canadian-committee-cataloguing.aspx) is a national advisory committee on matters of cataloguing and bibliographic control. It also represents Canada on the North American RDA Committee (NARDAC). NARDAC represents North America on the RDA Steering Committee (RSC). Among the responsibilities of CCC are: · To formulate policy on questions concerning cataloguing and bibliographic control that are referred to the CCC by any of the organizations represented on the CCC · To receive, evaluate and make recommendations on proposed national and international models for cataloguing and other related standards · To provide representative Canadian opinion on matters within its field of interest at international meetings and to related organizations, committees or groups outside Canada Applicants should submit an expression of interest and a summary of experience and expertise working with Resource Description & Access (RDA) to CMSC Chair, Christopher Carr (christopher.carr@concordia.ca). Members are encouraged to submit a c.v., and any supporting documents that demonstrate significant experience working with the RDA toolkit. Successful candidates must meet the following requirements: a. Membership in a CFLA-FCAB member association and if required by that association, permission of that association to represent them. b. An MLIS or MIS degree from an ALA-accredited program. ...
by FOPLED | Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Exciting news! First Nations University of Canada and Reconciliation has partnered with the Royal Bank of Canada to offer complimentary access to the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation online course for June, July and August. The self-paced, online program offers 10 modules on truth and reconciliation. Upon completion of the online course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion issued by the First Nations University of Canada. Seats are limited and first come first serve. The registration link is below. Feel free to forward to others who may be interested. 4 Seasons of Reconciliation offered by RBC...