Events Past events
A listing of conferences/workshops of interest to the Canadian library and information management community. Specifically,
- international, national, regional, provincial, and local events in Canada;
- international and national events in the United States; and
- selected international events outside North America.
See also: Awareness and Promotional Events
To have your conference/workshop added, e-mail info@librarianship.ca
Manitoba Libraries Conference 2020 (Cancelled)
April 6, 2020Theme: Where the Rivers Meet
Computers in Libraries 2020 (Postponed)
March 31, 2020Website: http://computersinlibraries.infotoday.com/ Hashtag: #CILDC Computers in Libraries provides a unique, annual opportunity for library and information professionals from all over the world to gather together and discuss the myriad of …
Wholehearted Libraries: Soft Skills for the 21st Century Information Professionals
March 10, 2020Website: https://www.library20.com/wholehearted We should bring our hearts to work, and qualities such as open-mindedness, emotional intelligence, and reflective action are all part of this process. Services steeped in humanism, compassion, …
IFLA Seminar Placemaking; Purposing; Partnerships
March 6, 2020Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/placemaking-purposing-partnerships-propelling-libraries-into-the-future-registration-85258521533 This one-day seminar will delve into myriad ways library buildings are contributing to an authentic sense of place, inspiring productive partnerships to be fostered, and creating a positive …
Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2020
March 5, 2020Theme: Looking Back. Moving Forward.
AIIM Conference 2020
March 3, 2020Website: https://aiimconference.com/ Information is your most important asset. Learn the skills needed to manage it at the AIIM Conference. Join AIIM for three days of interactive sessions and engaging conversations packed …
Women in Data Science Conference Ottawa
March 2, 2020Website: https://www.widsottawa.com The Women in Data Science is a one-day conference featuring keynotes and vision talks that provides an opportunity to hear about the latest data science-related research and applications …
Millennial Shift in the Library Workforce
February 27, 2020Website: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/about-us/events/Pages/2020/millennial-shift-library-workforce.aspx Presented by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Management and Marketing Section in collaboration with Library and Archives Canada, this session will explore how libraries …
Public Library Association (PLA) 2020 Conference
February 25, 2020Website: https://www.placonference.org/ The PLA 2020 Conference will be an intentionally inclusive convening that highlights innovative work and ideas that address the core challenges facing public libraries and their communities today. …
Freedom to Read Week 2020
February 23, 2020Website: http://www.freedomtoread.ca/freedom-to-read-week/ Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter …