Blog posts by Librarianship.ca
Freshly Minted: Gemma Lavoie
Blog August 12, 2021
Maîtrise en sciences de l’information (M.S.I.) Student, École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information, Université de Montréal
Statements from the Canadian Library and GLAM Community Related to Missing Children and Indian Residential Schools
Blog June 20, 2021
A listing of statements and commitments made by the Canadian library, archives, and museum community following the confirmation of the remains of children who were students of Indian Residential Schools in Kamloops and other locations in Canada.
New Publication — From Home and Away: Book Recommendations For Young Readers (and the Young at Heart)
Blog May 2, 2021
Well-known Canadians in politics, the arts, and librarianship, as well as foreign diplomats, share their favourite children’s books and their recommendations for Canadians.
Highlights from Budget 2021
Blog April 19, 2021
Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
National Volunteer Week 2021 – The Value of One, The Power of Many
Blog April 18, 2021
National Volunteer Week is here, and it’s a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication, generosity and selflessness of our community’s many volunteers.
Events in North Vancouver and Your Mental Health
Blog March 28, 2021
It’s completely normal to be affected by yesterday’s events in North Vancouver. A violent incident in a library touches all members of the Canadian library community. Mental health resources are available during this difficult time from health authorities across Canada.
Advocating for Continued Funding for Accessible Reading Materials
Blog March 15, 2021
CELA and NNELS are campaigning to maintain federal funding for their programs to create and distribute accessible reading materials to Canadians.
In Memoriam 2020
Blog January 19, 2021 2 comments
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian library community who died in 2020
Highlights from Supplementary Mandate Letters for Ministers
Blog January 15, 2021
Highlights from supplemental ministerial mandate letters on issues of interest to the librarianship community.
2020 Honour Roll
Blog December 29, 2020
Congratulations to the members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2020 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!