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Author: Lang, Morya
Subjects: *LIBRARY personnel, *LIBRARY users, *ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc., *INTELLECTUAL freedom, *LIBRARIES, *LIBRARIANS, *CANADIANS
Abstract: The article focuses on the Statement of Diversity and Inclusion adopted by the Canadian Library Association in February 2008. It is said that the statement directly references the CLA Statement on Intellectual Freedom and serves as an umbrella for other pre-existing statements. It recommends that librarians value Canada as a pluralistic society and directs librarians to identify diversity and work towards inclusion of all Canadians, as well as to assure patrons can enjoy services free from any attempts by others to enforce values, customs or beliefs.
Published: 2008

Author: Morrison, Heather and Waller, Andrew
Subjects: *OPEN access publishing, *SCHOLARLY communication, *LIBRARY users, *COPYRIGHT, *FEDERAL aid to research, *RESEARCH funding, *LIBRARIES
Abstract: The article discusses the Canadian Library Association's (CLA's) open access advocacy in Canada. It mentions that CLA encourages Canadian libraries to support policies requiring open access to research supported by Canadian public funding, raise awareness of library users about open access, support the development of open access in all its varieties, and encourage authors to retain their copyright. Among Canada's research funding agencies include the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC). The article also discusses Canadian university libraries' program called Synergies.
Published: 2008
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Author: Oder, Norman
Subjects: *INTERNET & children, *INTERNET access for library users, *LIBRARIES
Abstract: States that the Canadian Library Association introduced the web-based tool kit, Net Safe, Net Smart. Content of the kit which helps libraries manage and communicate about Internet use in the library; Issues of Internet access, filtering, and children.
Published: 2001

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