Halifax Central Library receives Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ Gold Ranking
October 28, 2024
Congratulations to Halifax Public Libraries on achieving “RHF Accessibility Certified Gold,” the top accessibility rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ program and the highest level of accessibility possible for the built environment.
Manitoba Library Association (MLA) releases findings from survey of professional development needs of Manitoba library community
October 27, 2024
Respondents identified Social Justice as the most pressing issue Manitoba libraries face today, with subtopics such as Truth & Reconciliation, Accessibility, and serving vulnerable populations frequently mentioned.
Call for papers: 53rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS)
October 26, 2024
The Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) is accepting proposals for their 2025 Annual Conference, taking place May 27-28 at Dalhousie University in Halifax and online.
Appels à contributions : 53ième congrès annuel de l’Association canadienne des sciences de l’information (ACSI)
October 26, 2024
L’Association canadienne des sciences de l’information (ACSI) accepte les propositions pour sa conférence annuelle 2025, qui se tiendra du 27 au 29 mai à l’Université Dalhousie à Halifax et en ligne.
Call For Proposals: 2025 Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) Conference
October 26, 2024
The Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) is accepting proposals for their 2025 Annual Conference, taking place May 25-28 at the Westin Calgary.
Appel de propositions : Conférence 2025 de l’Association canadienne des bibliothèques de droit (ACBD)
October 26, 2024
L’Association canadienne des bibliothèques de droit (ACBD) accepte les propositions pour sa conférence annuelle 2025, qui se tiendra du 25 au 28 mai au Westin Calgary.
Call For Proposals: ARMA Canada Information Conference 2025
October 25, 2024
ARMA International is accepting proposals for their 2025 ARMA Canada Information Conference, taking place May 13-25 at Le Westin Montreal.
Nouvelle collection UNESCO de pratiques innovantes des bibliothèques pénitentiaires
October 21, 2024
La collection présente 16 études de cas mettant en lumière des initiatives réussies de bibliothèques pénitentiaires qui défendent le droit à l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie pour les personnes incarcérées.
New UNESCO collection of innovative practices from prison libraries
October 21, 2024
The collection features 16 case studies highlighting successful initiatives from prison libraries that champion the right to lifelong learning for incarcerated individuals.
Call for Proposals: 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
October 16, 2024
The theme for this year’s conference is “Grow with Your Library” which acknowledges the many ways libraries encourage a “growth mindset” by promoting personal development as learners, leaders, and community builders.
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
August 25, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
October is Canadian Library Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. CLM also includes First Nations Public Library Week, Ontario Public Library Week, la Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
July 31, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
April 27, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers in our community! You make a difference to our profession across the country and around the world!
April 15, 2025 by Rachel Manes and Madeleine McGregor
To help bridge the gap between graduation and building your career in the field, we’ve gathered advice from seasoned library and information professionals across Canada.