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.
Keeping It Real: Frontline MLIS Practicum Feedback from Supervising Librarians and Archivists
October 3, 2017
uAlberta SLIS recently released the results of a survey conducted of practitioners who had supervised MLIS students in the School’s Practicum course between 2015 and 2017.
Celebrating Canadian Library Month in British Columbia
October 3, 2017
BC’s Minister of Education and members of the BC Legislative Assembly recognized Canadian Library Month and the value libraries deliver to BC communities.
CFP: WILU 2018 – Information Into Action
October 2, 2017
The Call for proposals is now open! Share your experiences and knowledge on how we can turn information into action.
Appel de communications : WILU 2018 – De l’information à l’action
October 2, 2017
L’appel de communications est maintenant ouvert! Partagez vos expériences et vos connaissances sur la façon dont nous pouvons passer de l’information à l’action.
Are you a mid-career professional? Please participate in this survey
October 1, 2017
Would you be willing to give some of your time to complete a survey questionnaire for a research project investigating the continuing professional development (CPD) needs of mid-career library professionals?
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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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.
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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.