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 […]
CFLA-FCAB announces Cataloguing and Metadata Standards Committee
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 the CMSC is to effectively steward the Canadian cataloguing and metadata landscape and to continue the important work previously […]
CFLA-FCAB Appoints Katherine McColgan as Executive Director
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 has served in an interim role as CFLA-FCAB’s Senior Project Executive since June 2016. “Katherine is well known to our community […]
Appointment Announcement: Canadian Librarian Appointed to WIPO Accessible Book Consortium Board
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 Consortium for a three-year term. Ms. Owen, who is chief librarian at the University of Toronto Scarborough, was nominated by […]
For National Aboriginal Day, CFLA-FCAB Acting on Recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee Report
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 on Indigenous Matters Creating a digital Indigenous Resources Hub to house and provide access to foundational documents compiled by the […]