CFP: 2018 Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) Annual Conference
July 1, 2017
The ACA is pleased to announce its call for proposals for its 2018 Annual Conference to be held in Edmonton in June 2018.
ALA Annual Conference: Closing Speech by Hillary Clinton
June 27, 2017
The American Library Association (ALA) wrapped up its 2017 Annual Conference in Chicago with a speech by Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Save the date! Government Information Day, October 26th, 2017
June 27, 2017
Government Information Day is designed as a forum for thought leaders, journalists, researchers, students, and librarians to explore how we can collaborate and engage with emerging and ongoing challenges and opportunities in the field of government information in Canada.
Réservez la date! Journée de l’information gouvernementale, le 26 octobre 2017
June 27, 2017 1 comment
La Journée d’information gouvernementale se veut une tribune où des dirigeants, des journalistes, des chercheurs, des étudiants et des bibliothécaires éclairés se réunissent pour explorer des moyens de collaborer et pour se pencher sur les possibilités et les défis émergents et actuels dans le domaine de l’information gouvernementale au Canada.
RIP Lou Duggan
June 26, 2017
Bill Slauenwhite shared this news on on the APLA listserv this morning: Hi, I’m sorry to have to tell you that Lou Duggan passed away earlier today after being diagnosed …
Call for Applications: Young Canada Works (YCW) Internships
June 23, 2017
The Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) is pleased to announce a public call for applications for the Young Canada Works at Building Careers in Heritage (YCW-BCH) program for graduate internships, to start this late summer and early fall.
Toronto Public Library Opening More Branches on Sundays as part of the City’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
June 22, 2017
As part of the City of Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Toronto Public Library today announced that it will open six more branches on Sundays year-round.
Reviewing Canadian Copyright Policy
June 19, 2017
Policy Options is publishing a series of analyses of the current state of the copyright regime in Canada, what should be changed, and what should be left alone.
Save the Date! 2nd Annual Outreach Network Camp!
June 15, 2017
Mark the date for the 2nd Annual Outreach Network Camp! Coming this Fall, September 11-12, 2017.
Congratulations to the 2017 Algonquin LIT Award Winners
June 14, 2017
Congratulations to the award winners for this academic year!
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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