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Right to Know Week Events

September 17, 2017

Right to Know Week will be celebrated across Canada the week of September 25 to October 1.


Call for Proposals: Manitoba Libraries Conference 2018

September 15, 2017

Theme: Engage & Inspire Communities


Call for Applicants – Connecting Communities + Cultures: The Vital Role of Libraries, Archives, and Museums in the Arts

September 14, 2017

The symposium invites the next generation of library, archives, and museums professionals to examine the essential role that these institutions play in the arts and cultural heritage in Canada.


CFP: 2018 Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) Conference

September 10, 2017

Theme – Celebrations: The good, the bad, and the ugly


Research survey for librarians of housebound services

September 8, 2017

This study is designed to explore ways the traditional housebound service can expand to help ease isolation in housebound patrons.


Appel de communications : 47e Congrès de l’Association des archivistes du Québec (AAQ)

September 7, 2017

Thème – La puissance des archives : investir, performer, rentabiliser


Discover the Toronto Film Reference Library

September 6, 2017

With TIFF getting underway this week, take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Toronto Film Reference Library with Michelle Lovegrove Thomson and Jason Cheong.


Canadian Library Month 2017 Promotional Materials

September 6, 2017

October is Canadian Library Month! During this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives.


CFLA Establishes Cataloguing and Metadata Standards Committee

September 6, 2017

Committee will advise the CFLA Board to develop and promote the library community’s positions on cataloguing and metadata standards and issues.


Canadian Web Archiving Coalition (CWAC) Inaugural Meeting

August 30, 2017

The goal of the inaugural meeting is to set strategic priorities and establish work teams to identify and accomplish specific goals related to the mission of the CWAC.


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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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National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
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!

The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
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.

The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
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.

In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

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On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas


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