Author: CFLA-FCAB

Request for Proposals: Communication Strategy for CFLA-FCAB

Please read the PDF version of the communication here PROJECT OVERVIEW  The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques is composed of member associations within the Canadian library sector. CFLA-FCAB’s mandate is to provide advocacy support for its members – this includes advocacy with Federal level government agencies, coordination with other national […]

Intellectual Freedom Committee Call for Members

You can read and share the PDF of this brief here. CFLA/FCAB’s Intellectual Freedom Committee is searching for TWO new members. We  welcome nominations from CFLA/FCAB member associations and self-nominations from  members of CFLA/FCAB member associations. Once appointed to the Committee, the  responsibility of members is to the Committee, not to the nominating body.  The […]

CFLA-FCAB is Pleased to Introduce the 2024 Board of Directors

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/ Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors. Joining returning members Lorisia McLeod (Indigenous Ancestry Representative) and Tracy Therrien (BC Representative), are Monika Machacek (CULC Representative), Nora Hehemann (NWT Representative) and Emily Jaeger-McEnroe (PQ Representative). The 2024 Executive Committee includes Mélanie Raymond (Secretary […]

Blog post from IFC incoming chair for Freedom To Read

As this week is Freedom To Read Week, our very own Michael Nyby, incoming chair for our Intellectual Freedom Committee, has written “A Rising Tide of Censorship: Recent Challenges in Canadian Libraries” on the Freedom to Read website. You can read the full article here.

New CFLA-FCAB Strategic Plan for 2023-2027

Our Strategic Plan has been updated for the 2023-2027 term. You can view it on our top navigation bar on our website, as well as linked below in French and English. English | French

Indigenous Student Bursary has been awarded to William Fayant

The Ex Libris Association Board is pleased to report that the Indigenous Student Bursary, created in 2023, has been awarded to William Fayant, a student with an excellent GPA in his second year in the Library and Information Technician Program at Red River College of Applied Arts, Science & Technology. William sent us the following […]

CFLA-FCAB Letter to the Federal Government regarding Charter 2b

The CFLA-FCAB Intellectual Freedom Committee has been hard at work and in light of the current state of censorship attempts in Canada have proactively drafted the following letter that the CFLA-FCAB board approved to send to related federal Ministers. It primarily seeks to remind Ministers of this important topic and to urge the Government of Canada to take […]

Dr. James L. Turk awarded the CFLA-FCAB Intellectual Freedom Award for his commitment to intellectual freedom and its advocacy in Canada.

Please read the following press release and find it in PDF here. Press Release Dr. James L. Turk awarded the CFLA-FCAB Intellectual Freedom Award for his commitment to intellectual freedom and its advocacy in Canada. TORONTO, January 25, 2024 — The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération Canadienne des Associations de Bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is pleased to […]

CFLA-FCAB and CFE joint challenges database

Please read the following statement on the joint database for challenge survey here and below: January 22, 2024 Joint Library Challenges Database Tracks Censorship Demands Faced by Canadian Libraries The Centre for Free Expression (CFE) and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations-Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) are partnering in a single, joint database of challenges […]