Rina Hadziev | OLA Super Conference

Rina is the Executive Director of CELA, the Centre for Equitable Library Access. She has over 15 years of experience in public library leadership with a focus on collections, was a member of the CELA board from 2016-2019, and has played a key role advocating for improved access to digital material for libraries and their patrons through her participation with the CULC Digital Content Working Group. Rina is excited about the emerging opportunities to improve accessibility in libraries through combining technological innovation and increased awareness of and commitment to equitable access.

Born Accessible: Libraries, Publishers and the Government of Canada’s Efforts to Realize the Dream of Inclusive Publishing

In March of 2019, the Government of Canada announced the allocation of $22.8 million over 5 years to the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) to “ensure the sustainable production and distribution of accessible reading material over the longer term.” PCH pulled together a working group of representatives from the library and publishing community to devise strategies to accomplish this goal. Join members of the working group for an update. If you attended this session, please complete a brief session evaluation […]

CULC Digital Content Working Group: Advocacy in Response to Shifting Access and Pricing Models

CULC eBook Task Force, on behalf of public libraries, works to increase awareness of digital content issues and advocacy. Priorities include sharing information on what is being done in North America regarding e-books and e-audiobooks, implementing public awareness campaigns, political advocacy, and providing opportunities for collaboration across public libraries. If you attended this session, please complete a brief session evaluation here.

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Rina Hadziev
Executive Director, Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)

Sessions with Rina Hadziev