MLA provides leadership in the promotion, development, and support of library and information services in Manitoba for the benefit of MLA members, the library and information community and the citizens of Manitoba.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Adapted from the Code of Conduct for CFLA-FCAB Events and the Code4Lib Creative Commons Conference Code.

CFLA-FCAB and the MLC 2023 Planning Committee are dedicated to providing a positive event experience for all participants, and expects  attendees, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and staff to show respect and courtesy toward one another at all conference and conference-related events. We value ideas, thoughts and expression, and we appreciate new pedagogy when delivering workshops and sessions. Discriminatory language and imagery is not appropriate for any event venue, including talks, workshops, sessions or any community event online or in a face to face environment. We do not tolerate harassment of any form. Harassment includes offensive verbal comments or non-verbal expressions related to gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religious beliefs, sexual or discriminatory images in public spaces (including online), deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Reporting Process

Upon receipt of a report (whether written or verbal) by an individual, the MLC 2023 Planning Committee will take appropriate steps to investigate and address the matter.  These steps may include, but are not limited to:
1.    Where a verbal complaint has been received, ask the complainant to put their concerns in writing;
2.    Request that the respondent reply to the report in writing;
3.    Investigate the allegations of discrimination / harassment;
4.    Meet with the concerned parties;
5.    Mediate the dispute;
6.    If the circumstances require, the MLC 2023 Planning Committee may make interim orders to protect the safety and health of the complainant and other attendees, including temporary suspensions from specific spaces or facilities pending the resolution of the complaint, any of which must be reported immediately to the Code of Conduct Administrators (anyone on the planning committee).
7.    All measures will be taken to ensure the dispute is dealt with in a confidential manner.
If the report is made against a MLC 2023 Planning Committee member, they will not be involved in the resolution.

Incidents may be reported by email, events@mla.mb.ca or in person. 

MINDFUL SOCIAL MEDIA

The MLC 2023 Planning Committee asks that all participants be mindful of their social media use while at the conference. If you are planning on taking screenshots or videos, please ask permission of attendees and session presenters before posting or tagging media that may be identifying or contain potentially sensitive information.

Adapted from the WILU 2019 Mindful Social Media Guideline.

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION

In the unfortunate event that MLC 2023 participants witness any racist, sexist, ableist or other discriminatory behaviour, we ask that they consider their role as bystanders and feel empowered to respond in a way that positively influences the outcome.

If at any time a participant feels that they have been harassed or that the Code of Conduct has been breached, it is important that the participant report the incident to a member of the MLC Planning Committee.

Adapted from the WILU 2019 Bystander Intervention Guideline.

Acknowledgments

Manitoba Library Association operates on Treaty territories 1 - 5, which is the homeland of the Anishinabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples. It is also the homeland of the Red River Métis. 

Manitoba Library Association is thankful to our valued members, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Partnership and The Public Library Service Branch of Manitoba.  

For more information on our programs and upcoming events please contact: events@mla.mb.ca.
For general information, please contact: secretary@mla.mb.ca

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