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Accessibility For Manitobans Act: What it means for libraries (infographic)Infographic created by MLA about the Accessibility for Manitobans Act. Please post in your libraries!2024/03/19Download
Accessible Information and Communication in ManitobaPresentation to the Manitoba Library Association February 7, 2024 from the Accessibility Compliance Secretariat.2024/02/09Download
Accessible Information and Communication Standard HandbookFrom the Manitoba Accessibility Office (January 2024) – 13 pages.2024/02/09Download
CARL Statement on Fair Dealing and CopyrightFrom the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) 20162024/06/11Download
CELA at your library 2023Centre for Equitable Library Access – public library service for Canadians with print disabilities.2024/01/03Download
CFLA Intellectual Freedom Toolkit (updated April 2022)An assemblage of useful information and links on questions of intellectual freedom, especially it intersects …2024/05/16Download
CFLA Public Lending Right Position PaperFebruary 23, 20242024/06/17Download
Checklist for Libraries (public sector): The Accessibility Standard for Information and CommunicationBy May 1/2024, all libraries must provide information & communication accessible to all Manitobans.2023/06/09Download
Code of Best Practices in Fair Dealing for Open Educational Resources (CARL)A Guide for Openly Licensed Teaching and Learning Materials in Canada (2024 42 pages)2024/06/11Download
Confronting and Preventing Hate in Canadian Schools ToolkitTools to identify hate propaganda & radicalization, to intervene before situation escalates.2024/01/03Download
Copying Guidelines (poster)Information poster for staff and public.2024/05/16Download
Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial IntelligenceConsultation on Copyright in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence:CFLA Response (2024- 19pp)2024/04/16Download
Copyright Update (OLA SuperConference 2021)Presentation by Dr. Margaret Ann Wilkinson – Faculty of Law, Western University (35 pages)2024/05/16Download
Fair Dealing (CFLA Statement)(2017)2024/04/16Download
Frequently Asked Questions: The Accessibility Standard for Information and CommunicationFrom the Manitoba Accessibility Office – 15 pages2024/02/09Download
Implementing the Marrakesh Treaty for persons with print disabilitiesA practical guide for librarians – Canadian Version (2018 – 19 pages)2024/04/16Download
Indigenous Knowledge in Canada’s Copyright Act (CFLA position statement)Who holds “legal” copyright to knowledge or cultural expression under Canada’s current Copyright Act is …2024/04/16Download
Is Your Public Library Accessible? from PLARC, CELA & NNELSAccessibility of public libraries from the perspective of persons with lived experiences of a disability.2024/01/03Download
Joe Big George Report 20232024/04/29Download
Library Policies DatabaseFrom the Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University.2023/06/09Download
Manitoba Accessibility Office – Excel Document ChecklistMicrosoft Office, including Excel, offers a built-in accessibility checker.2023/06/09Download
Manitoba Accessibility Office – Standard for Customer Service: Employee TipsTips to remove barriers your patrons may face in accessing library materials & services2023/06/09Download
Manitoba Accessibility Office – Why Make Your Print & Digital Documents Accessible?Providing accessible documents is important to ensure that all have equal access to your information.2023/06/09Download
Marrakesh TreatyMain Provisions and Benefits of the Marrakesh Treaty (2013) – 8 pages.2024/04/16Download
Navigating Copyright for Crown-Published Works: A Code of Best Practices for Libraries (CARL)Provides background information alongside a legal framework for these activities (2024 – 31 pages)2024/07/30Download
Pride Defense Guide (antihate.ca)While this guide refers to Pride, the info can be used to prepare for many …2024/05/16Download
Public Libraries Intellectual Freedom and Anti-Censorship ToolkitFrom MLA, prepare for challenges to intellectual freedom & attempts to censor public library materials/services.(Updated: …2023/06/09Download
Quick Reference: Accessibility 101 For Public LibrariesFrom accessiblelibraries.ca developed by Public Library Accessibility Resource Centre (PLARC) as a support for libraries.2024/01/03Download
Responding to ChallengesOne-pager with a focus on school libraries from Manitoba School Library Association.2024/04/18Download
Response to Consultation on a Modern Copyright Framework for Online IntermediariesSubmitted by: CFLA with CARL and CULC (2016 – 12 pages)2024/06/11Download
Strengthening Canadian User Rights through Shared Understanding (CARL)Adapting the Codes of Best Practices in Fair Use for Canada (2021-13 pages)2024/06/11Download
The Intellectual Freedom FundAvailable to public libraries serving populations under 29,999, or small libraries that encounter undue financial …2024/05/16Download
Toolkit for Diverse Collection Development and Intellectual Freedom in Manitoba SchoolsFrom the Manitoba School Library Association (19 pages)2024/04/18Download
Unite Against Books Bans ToolkitFrom ALA, this kit helps unite in support of freedom to read in your community.2024/01/03Download
WIPO Good Practice Toolkit for Collective Management Organizations (The Toolkit)(2021 – 131 pages)2024/05/16Download