Date & Time Jul 28, 2023 02:00 PM  in  America/Toronto Description Are you curious about the exciting advancements that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bring to the world of libraries? Join us for our panel discussion, "Unlocking the Potential: AI Integration in Libraries," and explore innovative ways in which AI might revolutionize libraries worldwide. Whether you're a librarian, an information professional, or simply an AI enthusiast, this is an event you don't want to miss! Secure your...

The 2022 Ontario Public Library Statistics are now available on the Ministry website at the following link: https://data.ontario.ca/dataset/ontario-public-library-statistics Les statistiques relatives aux bibliothèques publiques de l’Ontario pour 2022, classés par groupe de population, sont maintenant sur le site Open Data du gouvernement de l'Ontario :   https://data.ontario.ca/fr/dataset/ontario-public-library-statistics

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 focused on results from the Bridge Data Solution Platform, gathered by participating Ontario libraries in 2021 and 2022. Visit the website to get access to the full report. 

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 website (here) with reports from previous years.  The Intellectual Freedom Committee working group encourages reporting of incidents on a continuous, rather than batch, basis. Members of ABPQ are encouraged to use the ABPQ form...

If you missed the conference, a recording is available on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIuoDmkOIW0&list=PLGvt9IyrGCa5-EtEPqWqkj9pynH4WSZrZ

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.

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 are facing an unprecedented increase in the frequency and intensity of security and safety incidents in their spaces.  The purpose of the CULC/CBUC Safety and Security Working Group is to:Promote learning, support and collaboration around...

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, intellectual freedom is under attack, with a specific focus on materials and programs related to or representative of marginalized communities. In this Library 2.0 mini-conference, we will examine the current trends in censorship and explore...

Ajax Public Library CEO Sarah Vaisler speaks with Ismaila Alfa on CBC's "Fresh Air" to talk about upcoming drag queen storytimes. CEOs in Durham Region released a letter to counter recent pushback to the events being held and went on to speak about how the core of these programs is to promote acceptance, diversity and inclusion, something that resonates very strongly with public library values. Listen to the full segment here:...