CFLA Canadian Library Month 2026 Statement
October 1, 2026
CFLA opens Canadian Library Month 2026 by affirming that libraries across Canada stand together to defend the public’s right to read, a right that must not be limited by age or by government opinion.
Déclaration de la FCAB à l’occasion du Mois des bibliothèques au Canada 2026
October 1, 2026
La FCAB ouvre le Mois des bibliothèques canadiennes 2026 en réaffirmant que les bibliothèques de partout au Canada sont unies pour défendre le droit de lire, un droit qui ne doit être limité ni en fonction de l’âge ni en fonction de l’opinion du gouvernement.
Library and Archives Canada adds “Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.)” to Canadian Subject Headings
September 28, 2026
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) last week announced the addition of a new Canadian Subject Heading (CSH) for Lake Ontario to replace the Library of Congress’ updated subject heading for the lake.
Mary Kathryn Arnold and Jia Quin Lu to receive 2026 Dalhousie Library & Information Alumni Association (DLIAA) Outstanding Alumni Award
September 26, 2026
The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes graduates whose professional achievements, leadership, service, and contributions to the library and information profession reflect the impact and values of Dalhousie’s alumni community.
Beth Côté appointed Chief Executive Officer of Regina Public Library
September 17, 2026
Côté joins Regina from the Saskatoon Public Library where she served as Director of Public Services.
Denise LaFitte to receive 2026 CRKN Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award
August 26, 2026
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) will present the 2026 Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award to Denis LaFitte during the Network’s Member Summit in Quebec City in October 2026.
Bestselling Nova Scotia author Rachel Reid donates $300,000 to Annapolis Valley Regional Library
August 17, 2026
“Libraries are one of the most important services governments provide. I credit my local library for being a huge part of the reason I’m a published author today.”
Christina Neigel appointed University Librarian, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
July 27, 2026
Neigel succeeds Todd Mundle, who is retiring following a distinguished career in higher education.
Sharon Day appointed Chief Executive Officer of Edmonton Public Library
July 21, 2026
Day succeeds Pilar Martinez, who served 26 years with Edmonton Public Library, including eleven as CEO.
Kristine D’Souza appointed CEO and Director of Public Libraries of Pickering Public Library
July 20, 2026
D’Souza joins Pickering from the Kingston Frontenac Public Library where she served as Director of Public Services.
Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries
April 8, 2017On March 22, 2017, the Government of Saskatchewan tabled a provincial budget which: eliminated the provincial operating grant of $1.3 million for municipal library systems in Regina and Saskatoon; and …
Refugee Resources in the Library
March 5, 2016Our new feature, Opening the Library Doors in Welcome, will highlight how libraries across Canada are supporting Syrian refugees. New collections, services and programs are creating a more inviting space …
Invitation to complete the 2016 National Salary Survey
February 1, 2016Librarianship.ca is pleased to invite you to complete the 2016 National Salary Survey of Library and Information Management Professionals.
Coming Soon! 2016 National Salary Survey
January 26, 2016Librarianship.ca is excited to announce our upcoming National Library and Information Management Professionals Salary Survey (2016).
Canadian Library Association (CLA) Announces Plan to Dissolve
December 18, 2015The CLA Executive Council has announced a Special General Meeting on January 27, 2016 to vote on the dissolution of the Association.
Introducing Librarianship.ca
November 1, 2015 1 commentLibrarianship.ca is a new, not-for-profit organization started to support and strengthen our community and advance its information professionals. We do this by providing opportunities for learning, information exchange, collaboration, and networking. Through this …
Consultation: Toward a Federation of Library Associations in Canada
October 16, 2015An invitation to provide feedback on the proposal to create a national federation of library associations called the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA/FCAB).
Blog posts
September 23, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Martie was a librarian of the University of Western Ontario School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) / Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) library from August 1979 to December 2001.
July 29, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Library and Information Technician (LIT) Student, Mohawk College
July 20, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Dawn worked as a government librarian at the Public/National Archives, Employment and Immigration Canada (EIC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and retired in 2004 as chief librarian at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
April 27, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Library and Information Technician (LIT) Student, Algonquin College
January 1, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community recognized in 2025 for their contributions to the profession and to Canada!