True North Science Boot Camp 2018 – Save the date!
October 17, 2017
The 2018 True North Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be held in Montréal at a combination of venues on both Concordia University and McGill University campuses.
Canadian Library Workers Day
October 16, 2017
CLWD is a day for Canadians to recognize the valuable contributions made by all those who work in and for the libraries that are integral to our communities.
Journée canadienne des employés des bibliothèques
October 16, 2017
Cette journée donnera l’occasion aux Canadiens de reconnaître les précieuses contributions de tous les employés des bibliothèques qui font des bibliothèques une composante à part entière des collectivités, lesquelles sont desservies par les bibliothèques publiques, universitaires, scolaires, gouvernementales, privées et d’entreprise.
Vote for Yellowknife Public Library in Aviva Community Fund 2017
October 14, 2017
We want to create a holistic public library for the community of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. This will be a space that will engage your mental, physical, and spiritual health using western and traditional knowledge.
2017 Ontario Public Library Service Awards Short List Nominees
October 14, 2017
The Ontario Public Library Service Awards identify and promote creative public library service ideas.
Call for Nominations: 2017 Ted Ferrier Award
October 12, 2017
Do you know someone in the records and information management (RIM) community who has gone above and beyond in their field?
Save the Date – ACA@UBC 10th Annual Symposium
October 11, 2017
Theme: Unresolved: Balancing Access and Privacy in the Digital Age
National Heritage Digitization Strategy: Update (October 2017)
October 7, 2017
The National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) Steering Committee shared an update on its work last week.
Library Association Submissions on Reforms to the Copyright Board of Canada
October 5, 2017
Earlier this week, CARL and CFLA released their submissions to the Consultation on Options for Reform of the Copyright Board of Canada.
Celebrating Milestones at UWO With Events About Alternative Facts, Memory Institutions
October 4, 2017
The Faculty of Information and Media Studies (FIMS) is the 50th anniversary of the LIS program and the 20th anniversary of the Faculty with a pair of homecoming events.
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