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Orillia Public Library Board appoints new CEO-Bessie Sullivan

Orillia Public Library begins new chapter with a new CEO 'I am looking forward to working in the beautiful library building in the heart of the city,' says Bessie Sullivan, who takes on the role of CEO on June 21 about 2 hours ago By: OrilliaMatters Staff New library CEO Bessie Sullivan.Photo supplied by Orillia Public Library NEWS RELEASE ORILLIA PUBLIC LIBRARY ********************************* The Board of the Orillia Public Library is delighted to announce that Bessie Sullivan will be...

Successful 10 Canadian Candidates on the IFLA Regional Committee for North America 2021-23

CFLA-FCAB is pleased to share the announcement of the successful candidates for the 10 Canadian positions on the IFLA Regional Division Committee for North America 2021- 23.  These ten candidates were nominated and supported by a pan-Canadian group of library associations and IFLA members.  We extend our appreciation and congratulations to:   Amber Lannon, Carleton University Vivian Lewis, McMaster University Loubna Ghaouti, Université Laval Francesco Manganiello, Library & Archives...

Appointment of Lorisa MacLeod to the CFLA-FCAB Board as Indigenous Ancestry Representative

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Lorisia MacLeod to the CFLA-FCAB Board as the Indigenous Ancestry representative.  Lorisia is a proud member of the James Smith Cree Nation and is currently the Online Reference Centre and Discovery Link Coordinator at the Alberta Library.  Her term will begin immediately and conclude at the AGM in February 2023.  Lorisia brings an impressive resume of engagement within the Indigenous library community, including...

Library and Archives Canada Forum with University Partners: Memory Institutions as Equitable, Inclusive and Diverse Places

Mark your calendars! June 21-22-23, 2021   Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is hosting its third LAC Forum with University Partners on the theme of Memory Institutions as Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Places.   This virtual event will bring together LAC's university partners and a wide range of participants, including students, college and university faculty and researchers, librarians and archivists, civil servants, and information management professionals. The event will also be open to...

Public Libraries and Marxism

Published by Routledge on May 21 Book Description   Public Libraries and Marxism provides a Marxist analytical framework for understanding public libraries and presents a set of proposals for transforming the capitalist libraries of today.   Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of this Marxist framework, the authors also provide a critical examination of the history, theory and practice of libraries in the Soviet Union and North Korea. Considering what a Marxist library service...

FOPL Executive Director-Job Posting

The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries is seeking a vibrant passionate individual to fill the role of Executive Director. This Part Time position is a highly influential position with a significant impact on policies and programs affecting public libraries in Ontario.  If you care about Ontario’s Public Libraries and are willing to advocate on their behalf with senior government officials at Queen’s Park and work with partner organizations to advance the interests and effectiveness of...

CFLA: Free Virtual Forum-Demise of School Libraries Consequences and Options-May 12-4pm

View this email in your browser Demise of School Libraries: Consequences & Options Wednesday, May 12 @ 4 pm EDT A free virtual forum from the Centre for Free Expression, Ryerson University You are invited to this panel discussion, moderated by CSL Board member Richard Beaudry. The Centre for Free Expression at Ryerson University is concerned about the long history of cuts to school libraries and implications for the future, coming out of the pandemic. CSL is pleased to be a co-sponsor of...