National Adult Literacy Database

Decoda Literacy Solutions is proud to announce the launch of the Adult Literacy Database. This database will capture data about adult literacy programs in British Columbia, and will fulfill a longstanding need for a simple and effective program management tool for adult literacy programs.

"This year, International Literacy Day has a special focus on the fundamental relationship between Literacy and Peace. ... Lasting peace depends on the development of literate citizenship and access to education for all. Amidst political upheaval and escalating violence in many parts of the world, literacy must be a priority in the peace-building agenda of all nations." -- Irina Bokova

"Literacy, if we need to be reminded, is the great enabler that allows individuals to unlock their potential. It’s the basic skill set on which most other capabilities are built. As we celebrate International Literacy Day (proclaimed by UNESCO in 1965) this Saturday, we should also remember that literacy is a fundamental human right."

UNESCO will host an international conference September 26-28, 2012, in Vancouver to explore the main issues affecting the preservation of digital documentary heritage. The goal is to develop strategies that will contribute to greater protection of digital assets and help to define an implementation methodology that is appropriate for developing countries, in particular.

Each month NALD releases Library user statistics in a feature known as the Top 20 downloads. The report examines the number of NALD Library documents which are viewed and downloaded by visitors to the NALD website

International Adult Literacy Day was observed on PEI by Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning Allen Roach. The event kicked off the upcoming promotional campaign that includes a series of posters highlighting literacy champions from Prince Edward Island and recognizing the importance of strong literacy skills to individuals, communities, economies and societies.

The tireless work of Senator Joyce Fairbairn "changed the perception of the importance of literacy as a federal issue, bringing new resources and new status as a national concern. It’s hard to remember that at that time it was a novel idea that the federal government might have a larger role to play in supporting Canadians to meet their literacy skills needs." -- Margaret Eaton, President of ABC Life Literacy Canada

Many parents are no doubt wondering how they can help their children ease out of summertime media habits. In addition to having to establish new rules for media use, parents may also face a barrage of requests and questions from their kids regarding digital technology. Here are some good guidelines for dealing with media issues.

Literacy is more than just reading and writing. Being literate helps you make sense of your world. Literacy also means lifelong learning. And what better place to start than at the library?

Seventy per cent of Ontario high school students say that learning how to manage their personal finances is important or very important, according to a new study from the Investor Education Fund, a leading Canadian authority on financial literacy, financial education and research.

Helen Balanoff, executive director of the NWT Literacy Council and a member of the NALD Board of Directors, has been honoured with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Books range from fiction to non-fiction, poetry to business, spirituality to local themes and everything in between. Each author has donated a copy of his or her book to Project Literacy and will be on hand to sign copies of their books.

LDAC has announced that effective August 31, 2012, its office will begin the process of closing its doors. Operations are scheduled to officially shut down on March 31, 2013, when its lease expires and existing federal government funding ceases.

Random House of Canada Limited has announced the debut of its ground-breaking online magazine and an e-books originals program as key components of its innovative new corporate digital publishing strategy.

In December 2009, the N.B. Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour published Working Together for Adult Literacy: An Adult Literacy Strategy for New Brunswick. Subsequent to the release of the strategy, an action plan was developed. This document reports on the achievements, progress and challenges experienced within the strategic priorities during the first phase of the plan.