CFLA-FCAB Connects Canada’s Library Community to Indigenous Learning Opportunity

Sep 11, 2017 | Reconciliation

Ottawa, September 11, 2017 — The University of Alberta has developed a free MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) entitled Indigenous Canada. This course explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada from an Indigenous perspective, and is designed...

CFLA-FCAB announces Cataloguing and Metadata Standards Committee

Sep 5, 2017 | Uncategorized

OTTAWA, September 4, 2017 — The Canadian Federation of Library Associations – Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques is pleased to announce the creation of the CFLA-FCAB Cataloguing and Metadata Standards Committee (CMSC). The mandate of...

CFLA-FCAB Appoints Katherine McColgan as Executive Director

Jul 17, 2017 | Monthly Update

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine McColgan as Executive Director commencing August 8, 2017. Ms. McColgan succeeds Kevin Brennan, who...

Appointment Announcement: Canadian Librarian Appointed to WIPO Accessible Book Consortium Board

Jun 28, 2017 | Monthly Update

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Owen to the Board of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Accessible Book...

For National Aboriginal Day, CFLA-FCAB Acting on Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Report

Jun 21, 2017 | Reconciliation

This National Aboriginal Day, the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) is acting on recommendations of the CFLA-FCAB Truth and Reconciliation Committee in its recently released report. The Federation is: Establishing a CFLA-FCAB Standing Committee...

Access to Indigenous knowledges and their cultural materials depends on decolonizing libraries & cultural memory institutions and their services: Report

Apr 24, 2017 | Reconciliation

The Truth and Reconciliation Committee of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) released a report today outlining a path forward for respecting Indigenous culture and increasing access to traditional Indigenous knowledge. The 77-page report,...

CFLA-FCAB Urges the Government of Saskatchewan to Reconsider Budget Cuts to Public Libraries

Mar 30, 2017 | Advocacy

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) shares the deep concern of its member association, the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA), with cuts to library funding in Saskatchewan’s 2017 Budget. These cuts include the elimination of provincial...

Canada’s Library Community Embraces Digital Accessibility, Cultural Infrastructure, and Indigenous Language Supports in Budget 2017

Mar 24, 2017 | Advocacy

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) thanks the Government of Canada for measures proposed in the 2017 Federal Budget that will increase accessibility for knowledge and cultural materials, particularly for Indigenous languages, through proposed...

Job Posting: Manager, CFLA-FCAB

Mar 20, 2017 | Monthly Update

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) invites applications for the position of Manager. CFLA-FCAB is the national voice of Canada’s library associations. Our purpose is to advance library...

CFLA-FCAB Celebrates Freedom to Read Week with the Annual Challenges Survey

Mar 2, 2017 | Advocacy

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is pleased to support Freedom to Read Week (February 26 to March 4). This annual event encourages Canadians to consider and celebrate their commitment...