Michael Nyby (he/him) is a cataloguing and metadata librarian at the Hamilton Public Library and former chair of the CFLA Intellectual Freedom Committee. His research and analysis of library censorship in Canada has appeared in national and international journals and has been widely cited by researchers and journalistic outlets. His 2023 study “A Demography of Censorship” was the first nation-wide quantitative review of library censorship in Canada in over 30 years. Michael frequently appears as a guest speaker and panelist at events focusing on intellectual freedom and libraries.
Karen Devonish-Mazzotta |
Anuka Dey |
Michael Nyby
A librarian, teacher-librarians and educator share their experiences curating inclusive shelves while confronting challenges.
Lily Kwok |
Michael Nyby
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