The Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) Canadian Chapter is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the CALA Canada 2026 Annual Event!
This year’s event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and explore innovative practices across libraries and related sectors. We welcome all library professionals, students, and anyone interested in the field to join us.
Event Details
- Dates: Thursday, May 28 – Friday, May 29, 2026
- Registration fee: free
- Event language: English
- Format: Hybrid
- Location: In-person at the University of Manitoba Libraries, or virtually via Microsoft Teams
- Time Zone: Central Daylight Time (CDT)
Program Highlights
We are especially honored to welcome Leo S. Lo, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries at the University of Virginia, and President of ACRL (2024–2025). His keynote will explore how librarians can move from curiosity to competence in using and teaching AI tools, drawing on recent national studies of AI literacy and practical strategies for diverse learners.
How to Register
Registration is free but required so we can accurately plan for both our in-person and virtual attendees.
https://umanitoba.libwizard.com/f/canada2026registration
A detailed program schedule, including Microsoft Teams links for virtual attendees, will be shared with registered participants closer to the date.
If you have any questions regarding the event or the registration process, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
The CALA Canadian Chapter Board