What does ABAC mean in SOCIETIES

The ABAC stands for the Association de la Librairie Ancienne du Canada. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of rare and antiquarian books in Canada.

The Association de la Librairie Ancienne du Canada works to provide resources, education and training around rare book collecting and preservation. They also work with collectors, researchers, teachers, and libraries throughout Canada to ensure that these texts are held in public trust for future generations.

The Association de la Librairie Ancienne du Canada offers several services including online resources such as rare bookfair listings, workshops on rare book collecting, a lending library for members, and referrals for questions about Canadian antiquarian books.

To become a member of the Association de La Librairie Ancienne du Canada you can visit their website abac-association.ca and complete an application form online or mail it in with your membership fee. All applicants must agree to abide by the Code of Ethics set forth by the association as part of their commitment towards preserving Canadian heritage material.

Throughout the year, the Association de la Librarie Ancienne du Canada hosts several events including conferences on various literary topics, workshops on topics related to antiquarian bibliography, special lectures from guest speakers in the field of rare book collecting, book fairs both locally and abroad featuring Canadian exhibitors selling literature from across history, and much more!