CFLA-FCAB Response to Globe and Mail Op-ed
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Canadian Federation of Library Associations appoints Rebecca Raven as new Executive Director
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Free CARL-CAUL-CFLA Webinar: Emergency Access and the Prospect of Controlled Digital Lending in Canada: Perspectives
CFLA is are co-sponsoring a free webinar that will be offered on Wednesday June 24 from 11 am to 12 pm ET. We have just learned the details and are pleased to share with you now. Free CARL-CAUL-CFLA Webinar: Emergency Access and the Prospect of Controlled Digital Lending in Canada: Perspectives https://www.carl-abrc.ca/mini-site-page/cdl-webinar-june2020/
CFLA-FCAB COMMUNIQUÉ on Accessible Format for the MMIW Report
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations – Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) is pleased to announce the accessible format of “Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls”, including the Calls for Justice. Please read the full press release here.
COMMUNIQUÉ on Anti-Black Racism
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations – Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) condemns racism, white supremacy, and all systems of oppression which continue to deny citizens equitable treatment and justice in contemporary society. Recent events in the United States and in Canada have clearly demonstrated that racialized members of society are more at […]
Canadian Guide to Marrakesh communiqué
In recognition of National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques is pleased to announce the release of the Canadian version of Getting Started: Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty for persons with print disabilities: A practical guide for librarians. For the full press release please click here.
May 15, 2020 – CFLA-FCAB invites applications for the position of Executive Director
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération Canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) invites applications for the position of Executive Director- Independent Consultant (Executive Director). The Executive Director will provide the strategic and administrative leadership to build and sustain the Federation. This position will execute the CFLA-FCAB’s vision and mission and oversee the administration, programs, and strategic plan […]
Online Storytimes: Copyright Guidelines for Canadian Public Libraries During Covid-19
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Fair Dealing Guidance for Canadian Libraries During the Time of COVID-19
It is imperative for the duration of a national or global health crisis that libraries continue responding to information requests for creative, educational, and information purposes and it is understood that fulfilling these requests may require reproducing content. Fair dealing is an important and vital user right that continues to support dissemination of information to […]
Access Copyright Tariffs Confirmed Not Mandatory: A Positive Outcome for Universities and their Libraries
Access Copyright Tariffs Confirmed Not Mandatory: A Positive Outcome for Universities and their Libraries. Read the full statement here.