Job Posting: CFLA-FCAB Part-time Office Clerk
Job Description The Part-time Office Clerk reports to the Executive Director and will provide administrative support to help carry out the operations of the Canadian Federation of Library Association / Fédération Canadienne des associations de bibliothèques. Key Responsibilities Provides overall administrative, technology, and communications support: Template design and forms; Maintains computer files; Drafts, proofreads and […]
March 9, 2018, OTTAWA—Libraries Support Government Commitment to Canadian Content and User’s Rights in CPTPP Signing
Librarians and other beneficiaries of Canada’s fair and balanced approach to Copyright are embracing the pragmatism of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) that Canada signed yesterday. In 2016, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a broader agreement that would have made over 40% of global economic output nearly tariff-free, seemed plausible until the U.S. […]
Register Now! CFLA-FCAB National Forum May 2, 2018
CFLA-FCAB will be convening its 1st National Forum in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Library Association’s 2018 Annual Conference.
2017 Intellectual Freedom Challenges Survey
Did your library experience any challenges to materials, resources, services, or policies in 2017? Challenges include disputes about Internet access, meeting rooms, speakers, library displays, exhibitions, or other matters that would prevent or restrict access to titles, collections, services, or other resources. If so, please report the details of each challenge in this longstanding survey, now […]
GATINEAU, December 14, 2017 – Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) Concerned about US Net Neutrality Protection Elimination
Recent news of the United States’ Federal Communications Commission Order calling for the end of protecting net neutrality raises grave concerns. The future of information sharing globally could be put at risk if net neutrality is no longer protected. Ensuring that intellectual freedom is preserved, and access to information remains equally open to all is […]
CFLA-FCAB Statement on Québec Bill 62 : An Act to foster adherence to State religious neutrality.
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) maintains that diversity and inclusion is a core value of libraries and central to our country’s identity. Libraries have a responsibility to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion. Laws and regulations that restrict freedom of expression […]
Ottawa, October 18, 2017 – Canadian Library Community discusses the future of Canadian Broadcasting
Ottawa, October 18, 2017 – Canadian Library Community pleased to be discussing the future of Canadian Broadcasting. The Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédérationcanadienne des associations de bibliothèques is pleased to be invited to join the conversation on how public libraries can partner in Community TV. On October 18, 2017 CFLA-FCAB along with the […]
October 20, 2017 – Canadian Library Workers’ Day
Canadian Library Workers’ Day October 20, 2017 “The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff.” –Timothy Healy More than just a place to find books, libraries promote cultural awareness, engage in the community, provide educational programs, support freedom of expression and so much more. These important support systems can […]
CFLA Brief on the Reform of the Copyright Board of Canada
Comments pertaining to Consultation on Options for Reform of the Copyright Board of Canada (September 2017) The CFLA makes the following recommendations: The CFLA supports reforms to the legislative foundation in the Copyright Act for the Copyright Board of Canada. The CFLA supports the creation of an explicit statutory mandate for the Copyright Board – […]
CFLA-FCAB Connects Canada’s Library Community to Indigenous Learning Opportunity
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 for anyone with an interest in acquiring a basic familiarity with Indigenous history and issues. The Canadian […]