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Getting to the Forum

The Forum will be taking place on the first floor of the Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre (RF building) on the Loyola Campus.

You can reach Loyola campus by bike or public transit and outdoor parking is also available at a fee.

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Accessibility information

The Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre is wheelchair accessible from the SP Building entrance. Additionally, a wheelchair accessible washroom can be found at the event location.

*Please note, this event will not be recorded due to budgetary constraints.

For accessibility accommodations of any kind, please contact us at lib-forum@concordia.ca prior to the Forum with the details of your need.

While the RF building has some washrooms, gender-inclusive washrooms are located in the adjacent HB building.

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Breaks

We recognize the importance of taking a break, to avoid screen fatigue and reset focus during a conference, as such breaks are provided throughout the Forum.



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Sustainability efforts

Diversity & Inclusion

The Library Research Forum promotes inclusivity and respect by implementing the following practices:

  • A Code of Conduct was established and included on the Library Research Forum event website under the “Code of Conduct” tab.
  • Participants are asked to abide by the Library Research Forum event’s code of conduct in all professional activities associated with the event and to treat each other with respect and consideration in order to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment.
  • The call for proposals and the event were advertised widely on a variety of platforms.
  • Participants are encouraged to optionally share their pronouns when introducing themselves and to use non-binary language when possible.
  • For in-person events, participants can optionally signal their gender identity via nametags.

Indigenization

The event integrates cultural awareness by:

  • The event will feature a Territorial Acknowledgement during opening remarks.

Accessibility

Accessibility considerations have been integrated throughout the event:

  • Accessibility considerations have been integrated into the event’s registration form on the event website, and individuals requiring accessibility-related accommodations can contact the event planning group through a centralized email inbox.
  • Event registration email communications sent to Concordia’s faculty and staff are bilingual.
  • The event website follows web accessibility guidelines.
  • The event is free of charge and is being held on a regular work day.
  • Information about washroom accessibility has been communicated to attendees via email prior to the event and will be clearly displayed during the event
  • The event schedule provides attendees with multiple breaks between sessions.
  • A post-event survey will be sent to all attendees to collect feedback.

Purchasing & Sponsorship

The event's purchasing and sponsorship policies reflect sustainability values:

  • At least 50% of the food options offered to attendees are not meat-based. Plant-based (vegan) meals will be offered to attendees.
  • The event’s caterer strives to use local and sustainable food.
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