Marrakesh Treaty to Come into Force on September 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Canada today became the key 20th nation to accede to the Marrakesh Treaty, which will bring the Treaty into force in three month’s time on September 30, 2016.
Update from Canadian Voices for School Libraries PLUS Canada Day Fundraising Challenge!
June 29, 2016
June update from the CVSL, including a challenge to help them raise $1000
Registration Open: Introduction to Archival Practice (distance education course)
June 27, 2016
Registration is now open for the AABC’s distance education course “Introduction to Archival Practice”.
Update on the Dissolution of the Canadian Library Association
June 24, 2016
An update on the steps taken to dissolve CLA and transition some existing activities to the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).
A farewell note from the CLA Executive Council
June 24, 2016
The final edition of CLA Digest includes a message from the outgoing Canadian Library Association (CLA) Executive Council: Dear colleagues, This is the last issue of the CLA Digest and …
CFLA Update: Kevin Brennan Joins As Senior Project Executive
June 24, 2016
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has announced that Kevin Brennan has joined CFLA-FCAB as the Senior Project Executive.
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day
June 20, 2016
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) reminds all Libraries that June 21 is National Aboriginal Day.
Libraries as Engines of Entrepreneurship
June 20, 2016
The American Library Association (ALA) released a report today that highlights how libraries work with entrepreneurs during all stages of the business start-up process—from writing a business plan and raising capital to performing market analysis and prototyping.
Automation and the Information Professions
June 19, 2016
A new report from the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship examines all major job categories in Canada for the extent to which technology could replace the functions in the next 10 to 20 years.
TD Teams up with Telelatino Network to Launch WELCOME TO CANADA Literacy Program
June 18, 2016
The TD Bank Group is partnering with Telelatino to distribute 1,300 books to selected schools, community centers, and libraries across the country making them available to young newcomers, particularly those of Hispanic descent.
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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