by FOPLED | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Deadline approaching! – Applications due October 2nd. CFLA/ Ex Libris Association – W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors Every other year, the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques and...
by FOPLED | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Documented attempts to restrict library materials rose 20% in the first eight months of 2023 On September 19, the American Library Association (ALA) announced findings that challenges to books and other library materials and services are on pace to set a record for...
by FOPLED | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Over the past year, the Centre for Free Expression (CFE), in conjunction with the Edmonton Public Library (EPL), has developed a course for libraries to use for staff learning and development on intellectual freedom. CFE will provide virtual train-the-trainer sessions...
by FOPLED | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every other year, the CanadianFederation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques and ExLibris Association invite Canadian libraries to be considered for the W. Kaye Lamb Award. The award is given to that library which offers...
by FOPLED | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
The awards submission deadline has been extended to September 22, 2023 at 5:00pm. PLSA 2023 fillable submission form FR-CA PLSA 2023 fillable submission form [EN] PLSA Call for Submission 2023 FR-CA PLSA Call for Submission 2023 [EN]
by FOPLED | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Libraries as Battlegrounds: Defending Access to Information in a Polarized World Monday, September 11, 2023 at 1- 2pm ET What’s at stake when libraries and librarians become targets for censorship? As institutions whose mandates often include the furthering of...
by FOPLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
First Nation Public Library Week SKAÍHWA’T | DGOGAABWI | STANDING TOGETHER October 2-6, 2023 First Nation Public Library Week (FNPLW) takes place each October as part of Canadian Library Month. You are invited to use the downloadable resources on the First Nation...
by FOPLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Freshly released, Ontario Library Association (OLA) is proud to share the graphics and branding for Ontario Public Library Week 2023: Libraries for Life / Biblios pour la vie. New Theme for 2023 Libraries for Life / Biblios pour la vie We are happy to share a new...
by FOPLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
le français suit CFLA’s new Climate Action Committee is searching for members. We welcome self nominations from interested individuals who are members of a CFLA/FCAB member association. Members must be a member of at least one CFLA-FCAB member organization and will...
by FOPLED | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Please join me in welcoming Susan McGibbon to our Board of Directors as Rural Caucus Trustee. Susan joins us from the Georgian Bay Public Library Board. Here is a short bio from Susan: I joined the Board of the Township of Georgian Bay Public Library (GBPL) as a...
