Freedom to Read Week is an annual event organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council. It encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. Few of these stories make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they choose to read.

Challenged Works List

This selective list, prepared by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council, provides information on more than 100 books, magazines, graphic novels and other written works that have been challenged in the past decades. Each challenge sought to limit public access to the work in schools, libraries, or bookstores. Some challenges were upheld; others were rejected. Some challenges remain unresolved.

Read more: http://www.freedomtoread.ca/censorship-in-canada/challenged-works-list/

Challenges to Publications in Canadian Public Libraries

The Canadian Library Association’s Advisory Committee on Intellectual Freedom, in partnership with the Book and Periodical Council’s Freedom of Expression Committee, developed an annual survey to investigate challenges to books, magazines and DVDs in Canadian public libraries. The results of the most recent surveys are posted here.

Read more: http://www.freedomtoread.ca/censorship-in-canada/challenges-to-publications-in-canadian-public-libraries/

“technology & Sustainability” – Peter Denton

“technology & Sustainability” is the latest book authored by Peter Denton, one of our very own instructors at RRC.

Peter teaches in the areas of ethics and technical communications and writes about cultural changes that may be required to ensure a sustainable future for our planet.

The book is being launched at McNally Robinson on Friday 28 November but Peter will be offering his work in the NDC Library on December 2.

What: Book Signing
Where: Notre Dame Campus Library
When: Tuesday, 2 December 2014 at 12:30 p.m.

For more information see: http://www.rmbooks.com/author_details.php?contributor_id_1=2717

The Red River College Library would like to thank all those who responded to our “Library Art Contest”.  Students were asked to add their artwork to a Library Catalogue Card, which was provided to them.  The idea was to illustrate the front of the card, while incorporating the card’s original wording or concept.  Entries were judged on the quality of the artwork, the artistic interpretation and creativity.

• To see the prize winners, and their entries (click here)

Since we received so many awesome entries, we’d like to showcase some of the other entries we received.  Please enjoy this wonderful collection of artwork!

(Click the thumbnails below to view the full sized image)

The Red River College Library would like to thank all those who responded to our “Library Art Contest”.  Since we received so many wonderful entries, it was difficult to choose a winner. However, at the end of the process we have made the choice of two winners: Adam Brandt: Trouble at Lachine Mill and Amy Wood: Generals Die in Bed.

The winning entries are found below.  Please continue to watch the Library web site as we will soon be posting all the fantastic entries we received for this contest.  Thank you to all contestants!

Adam Brandt: “Trouble at Lachine Mill”

Amy Wood: “Generals Die in Bed”

Updated 14 Nov 14 – Added photos of winners receiving awards.

Adam Brandt – Norman Beattie

Paddy Burt – Amy Wood

October is Canadian Library Month. The Library invites you to show off your artistic talent by illustrating a 3 X 5 library index card.  This is the second year that we are running this contest.  You may review last year’s winners here.

RULES:

• Open to all RRC students
• Choose up to 3 cards from any Library location.
• Illustrate the FRONT of the card incorporating the card’s wording or concept.
• Use any physical media.
• Write your name and contact information clearly on the back.
• Entries must be submitted to either Library location by 4:30PM Friday 31 October 2014.

Entries will be judged on:

• Quality of the artwork.
• Artistic interpretation.
• Creativity.

Submission

• Entries must be submitted to either Library location by 4:30 pm on Friday 31 October 2014.
• Winning cards will be displayed in the Library.

Examples

• To view examples go to: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/08/library-services/how-to-host-a-card-catalog-contest/

• View last year’s winners .

For More Information

Check out our posters throughout the campus. If you have any further questions you are invited to make inquiries at any of our Library Reference Desks.

TEDxManitoba is a locally organized conference in its fourth year.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event.

When: June 12, 2014  (Speakers scheduled 9:00AM – 4:30 PM)
Where: Tom Hendry Warehouse Theatre, 140 Rupert Avenue
Web:  http://tedxmanitoba.com/

For individuals interested in attending, tickets are no longer available, however, on June 12th you may still connect to watch the live stream on the TEDxManitoba.com web site.

The Red River College Library will be live streaming TEDx Manitoba at both the Notre Dame and the Exchange District Campus Library locations.  Come on down and enjoy a few TED talks with us!

List of Speakers

Hosted by emcees, Aisha and Ismaila Alfa, TEDxManitoba 2014 will be a day full of big ideas, passionate stories, life reflections, insights and expertise.

The 2014 TEDxManitoba speakers include: (subject to change)

• Ali Ashtari, PhD: Head of Research at Invenia and Canadian immigrant
• Brian Bowman: Partner with Winnipeg’s Pitblado Law
• Angela Cassie: Director, Communications and External Relations at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
• Pay Chen: Toronto-based radio and television host, producer and writer
• David Gingera: Founder and President of urban agriculture venture CitiGrow
• Althea Guiboche: Winnipeg single parent, poet and author battling homelessness and poverty
• Joe Kalturynk: Founding director of RAW:Gallery of Architecture and Design and Founding partner and designer of RAW:almond 2013/14
• Jo MacDonald: Winnipeg educator
• Andrew John Milne: Winnipeg artist technologist
• Leif Norman: Full time commercial and event photographer
• Sandi Reimer: Administrative professional for the Province of Manitoba and inspirational runner
• David Samborski: Engineer and writer
• Nick Skytland: Houston-based open innovation, data and technology consultant
• Chris Summerville: CEO of the Schizophrenia Society and Executive Director of the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society
• Ted Geddert: Builder of well-designed and architecturally inspiring prefab houses

Stay connected for additional TEDxManitoba information

• Web: www.tedxmanitoba.com
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/TEDxManitoba  …use hash tag #TedXManitoba
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/tedxmanitoba
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/TEDxManitoba

Watch for Live Tweets from @RRCLibrary!

Mark Nelson from the Red River College Library will be in attendance and live tweeting #TedXManitoba on the @RRCLibrary Twitter account.  Twitter users are invited to follow along and engage!

What was discussed at past TEDxManitoba sessions?

You may watch many of the previous presentations on the TEDxManitoba Youtube Channel, including this wonderful presentation shown below.

Check out the displays at the Notre Dame Campus and the Exchange District Campus Libraries

In preparation for Pride Week (May 23-June1) and to increase awareness about LGBTT* matters, the Red River College Library and the LGBTT* Initiative have prepared LGBTT* displays in the Notre Dame Campus Library window display and at the Exchange District Campus Library display area (in front of the Circulation Desk).

The displays include information about LGBTT* terminology and affirmative language, the LGBTT* Initiative at Red River College, LGBTT* services and programs in the local community, and many other educational resources. Check them out!

Pride Week Events

In the coming weeks there are several RRC related Pride Week events that you should be aware of:

Thursday, May 29: As part of Pride Week, University of Winnipeg Students’ Association LGBT* Centre and Red River College’s LGBTT* Initiative are delighted to host a free joint educational event and will present the documentary Gen Silent. This film asks six LGBT* seniors if they will hide their friends, their spouses- their entire lives in order to survive in the care system. The film discovers how oppression in the years before Stonewall now affects older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people with fear and isolation. The program begins at 7:00 pm at University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue (The Hive). Venue is fully accessible. For more information, contact Nora Sobel, Diversity Initiatives Coordinator at nsobel@rrc.ca.

Sunday, June 1: Pride Winnipeg will hit the streets for the 27th annual Pride Parade. Red River College will again be participating with a large group of energetic volunteers that walk along the parade route carrying Rainbow flags and a large College banner. For more information, please contact Janice Manson, Events Coordinator at jmanson@rrc.ca. For more information on the Pride Parade and Festival, visit www.pridewinnipeg.com/festival/parade/

Tuesday, June 10: As part of College Days, the LGBTT* Initiative presents an Ally Practice Session (Only for Allies). This is a half-day educational session for College Allies who have already attended a 1-day Ally Training and now are interested to further advance their Ally Skills. Participants will analyze different scenarios in the College environment, practice role-play activities, and develop Ally strategies.

To attend this Ally Practice Session, please register online at https://blogs.rrc.ca/diversity/lgbtt-initiative-ally-practice-session-only-for-allies/ before May 23, 2014. The session has space for 20 participants. For more information, please contact Nora Sobel, Diversity Initiatives Coordinator at nsobel@rrc.ca or 204-632-2404.

For more information

For more information about the LGBTT* Initiative at Red River College, please contact Nora Sobel, Diversity Initiatives Coordinator at nsobel@rrc.ca, 204.632.2404, or visit www.rrc.ca/LGBTT

Library Window Display: Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance.  It is a day that was established to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice.  The Transgender Day of Remembrance raises public awareness of hate crimes against transgender people and also gives a moment when people can stop and memorialize those who have died by anti-transgender violence. (Source: http://www.transgenderdor.org/)

Visit our the Notre Dame Campus Window Display

To increase awareness on this issue, the LGBTT* Initiative and Library Services set up a LGBTT* library window display at Notre Dame Campus where you can find information about Transgender Day of Remembrance, terminology about gender identity, locations of the gender neutral washrooms at the College.

As well, the RRC Library has many LGBTT* themed items in its collection. Check out some of the items that are currently on display in the Notre Dame Campus window display.

In October, as a celebration of Canadian Library Month, the Library invited Red River College students to show off their artistic talent by illustrating a 3 X 5 library index card from our old card catalogue.

Now that the contest is complete, we’d like to present the entries of our two winners below:

by Jo Shepherd

by Jo Shepherd

By David Pelland

By David Pelland

Congratulations to Jo Shepherd and David Pelland! Both winners will receive a Red River College Bookstore gift card.

David Pelland (left) receiving his prize from Norman Beattie, Coordinator of Public Services, Notre Dame Campus Library

Jolene Shepherd (left) receiving her prize from Phyllis Barich, Coordinator, Exchange District Campus Library

October is Canadian Library Month. The Library would like to invite you to show off your artistic talent by illustrating a 3 X 5 library index card.

RULES:

• Open to all RRC students
• Choose up to 3 cards from any Library location.
• Illustrate the FRONT of the card incorporating the card’s wording and/or concept. Ideally, keeping the words visible.
• Use any physical media (i.e. crayon, coloured pencils, macaroni, multi-media, etc.) and style of art.
• Write your name and contact information clearly on the back.

Entries will be judged on:

• Quality of the artwork.
• Artistic interpretation.
• Creativity.
• Medium.

Submission

• Entries must be submitted to either Library location by 4:30 pm on Friday November 1.
• Winning cards and honourable mentions will be displayed in the Library. (Cards will not be returned.)

Examples

To view examples go to:  http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/08/library-services/how-to-host-a-card-catalog-contest/

For More Information

Check out our posters throughout the campus.  If you have any further questions you are invited to make inquiries at any of our Library Reference Desks.