Western FIMS launches Starling Centre for Just Technologies and Just Societies
October 3, 2024
The Starling Centre aims to educate and empower communities on the impacts of digital technologies on our lives.
Gwen Schmidt receives 2024 DLIAA Outstanding Alumni Award
October 2, 2024
The Dalhousie Library & Information Alumni Association (DLIAA) today announced that Gwen Schmidt is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award.
Government of Ontario announces increase to funding for First Nations Public Libraries
October 2, 2024
The Government of Ontario today announced an increase of $1.25 million annually in funding to First Nations public libraries.
Call for Speakers: Government Information Day(s), 2024
October 1, 2024
Proposal deadline: Friday, October 25th, 2024, 11:59pm EST.
Reconciliation Toolkit for Non-Indigenous Archives in Canada now available
September 30, 2024
The CCA Archives Advisory Services Working Group (AASWG) has compiled this resource for non-Indigenous archival institutions in Canada working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and their documentary heritage.
La Boîte à outils de réconciliation pour les services d’archives non-autochtones du Canada est maintenant en ligne
September 30, 2024
Le Groupe de travail des services-conseils en archivistique (GTSCA) du CCA a compilé cette ressource à l’intention des institutions d’archives non autochtones du Canada qui travaillent avec les communautés des Premières nations, des Inuits et des Métis et avec leur patrimoine documentaire.
Camille Callison receives 2024 CRKN Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award
September 27, 2024
The Ron MacDonald Outstanding Service Award recognizes an individual from a CRKN member institution who has demonstrated vision, dedication, and outstanding service in building bridges and collaboration to advance knowledge infrastructure in Canada.
Carol Shepstone appointed Director of Libraries and CEO, Saskatoon Public Library
September 26, 2024
Carol Shepstone starts her new role on November 4, 2024.
Manitoba Libraries Conference 2025 – Save the Date and Call for Volunteers
September 25, 2024
The Manitoba Libraries Conference will be held in-person at Winnipeg RBC Conference Centre on May 6 and 7, 2025.
APLA 2025: Break Barriers / Brisons les barrières
September 25, 2024
The APLA 2025 annual conference will be held in-person at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax from June 10 to 13.
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).
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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.
March 2, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas