Save the Date: CanUX 2017 will take place Nov 3-5
February 12, 2017
CanUX, Canada’s largest annual UX conference, will be held November 3-5, 2017 at the Canadian Museum of History.
CFLA Updates: AGM, New Board of Directors, Library Core Values
February 7, 2017
Highlights from the CFLA’s first annual general meeting.
Congratulations to the Canadian Recipients of 2017 ALISE Awards!
January 19, 2017
Congratulations to members of the Canadian library and information management community being recognized by their peers at the 2017 Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) Conference
Early Bird Registration Open for ACA@UBC Seminar & Symposium
January 9, 2017
Sign up by January 27 to receive a reduced rate of $35 for all events.
UBC Proposes Merging SLAIS, School of Journalism to Create School of Media and Information
January 2, 2017 2 comments
In early December, the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) released a draft “Proposal for the Creation of The School of Media and Information.”
RIP Brian Campbell
December 29, 2016 3 comments
With great sadness, I must share the news that Brian Campbell died on December 27, 2016.
Upcoming Exhibition in Montreal: Detachment by Sarah Hatton
December 27, 2016
Detachment will be exhibited from January 20, 2017 to March 4, 2017 at Visual Voice Art Gallery in Montreal.
Survey of Information Literacy Instruction Practices in Canadian Academic Libraries
December 22, 2016
Are you an academic librarian with instructional responsibilities? You are invited to participate in an online survey aimed at Canadian academic librarians.
Young Canada Works 2017 Campaign Launched
December 15, 2016
The Canadian Council of Archives is pleased to announce that the 2017 campaign for the program Young Canada Works (YCW) in Heritage Organizations has been launched.
Upcoming Events at Library and Archives Canada
December 10, 2016
LAC will host talks in 2017 with Alberto Manguel, Ed Broadbent, Carla Hayden, and Louise Arbour.
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