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[with apologies for cross-posting] Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 21, 2002 -- With school library funding and programming at the forefront of library advocacy efforts in Canada, the Canadian Library Association today announces the launch of SLiP - a new internet portal that responds to the growing demand for resources for school library personnel and for the key stakeholders in the decision making process for school libraries in Canada - from parents and students to administrators and government officials. SLiP (School Library Internet Portal), now live at slip.cla.ca, is a free gateway to documents originating in Canadian libraries, school boards, districts, and provinces. The launch will take place in conjunction with the Canadian Library Association annual conference at the World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia. SLiP is a link collection, created collaboratively by members of a Steering Committee from Canadian School Library Association (CSLA) and the Association for Teacher Librarians in Canada (ATLC). It is a work in progress, with the ultimate goal of having exemplary documents from all parts of Canada in six main categories from Advocacy, Standards, School Library Programs to Professional Development, Research, and School Library Management. Support has also been provided by the National Library of Canada, in response to the need to help Canadian school libraries share their resources. These links in one place on-line serve to support those across Canada working in school libraries as well as decision-makers looking for guidance in creating and protecting school library programs for all Canadian children and youth. Media Contacts: Dianne E. Clipsham Words Work (613) 829-0898 [log in to unmask] Peter Wilson Communications Coordinator Canadian Library Association (613) 232-9625, ext. 320 [log in to unmask] Canadian Library Association 328 Frank Street Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K2P 0X8 (613) 232-9625; Fax: (613) 563-9895 http://www.cla.ca