by FOPLED | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Since its inception in 2016, Bridge has evolved from a pilot project focused on developing an effective data collection and reporting tool, to a sustainable suite of data services and solutions – now called Library Impact Ontario. The data findings in this report are...
by FOPLED | Jul 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Le francais suit This is a reminder that the CFLA-FCAB Intellectual Freedom Challenges Survey continues to be available (here) for the recording of incidents in our libraries that challenge intellectual freedom. The results for 2022 have been added to the CFLA-FCAB...
by FOPLED | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you missed the conference, a recording is available on...
by FOPLED | Jun 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
A thought provoking article by The Walrus…. “Librarians once worried about shushing patrons. Now they have to deal with mental health episodes, the homelessness crisis, and random violence.” Read the full article here.
by FOPLED | Jun 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention Community of Practice Session on Safety in Public Libraries was held on May 31st, 2023.CULC’s Safety and Security Working Group gave a fantastic panel presentation on this issue.Public libraries across Canada...
by FOPLED | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Library 2.023 mini-conference: “Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library,” will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. With book bans all over the news,...
