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CFP: Concordia University Library’s 15th Annual Research Forum

December 10, 2016

Proposals are now being accepted for Concordia University Library’s 15th Annual Research Forum to be held on Friday, April 28, 2017.


Ottawa Declaration: A Call To Action

December 6, 2016

Guy Berthiaume closed the Taking it to the Streets Summit with a call to action for the library, archival and museum communities in the form of the Ottawa Declaration.


Detachment by Sarah Hatton

December 5, 2016 4 comments

Attendees at LAC today for Taking it to the Streets: Summit on the Value of Libraries, Archives and Museums in a Changing World were treated to this video about Sarah Hatton’s Detachment artwork.


Canadian Museum of History, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Create New Treasures From LAC Gallery

December 5, 2016

The Canadian Museum of History and Library and Archives Canada today signed a partnership agreement to create the Treasures From LAC gallery within the Museum.


CFP: International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries

December 3, 2016

The 12th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries – Communicating value and leadership: from strategic to micro assessment will be held in Oxford, UK, 31 July – 2 August 2017.


CFLA Updates: AGM, Truth and Reconciliation, Guidelines/Position Papers, CLA Book Awards Collection

December 2, 2016

The CFLA today published updates on several files: Annual General Meeting, Truth and Reconciliation Committee, Guidelines/Position Papers, CLA Book Awards Collection


CFP: Book Historical & Bibliographical Praxis in Canada

December 1, 2016

Annual Meeting of the Bibliographical Society of Canada Book Historical & Bibliographical Praxis in Canada 29 May 2017 Ryerson University, Toronto Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences In 2017, …


CFP – CAPAL17: Foundations & Futures

November 30, 2016

CAPAL17: Foundations & Futures: Critical Reflections on the Pasts, Presents, and Possibilities of Academic Librarianship CAPAL/ACBAP Annual Meeting – May 30 – June 1, 2017 Congress of the Humanities and …


Call for Nominations: ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects

November 17, 2016

The American Library Association’s (ALA) International Relations Round Table (IRRT) invites you to submit a nomination for the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects.


Twice Upon A Time Launches 2016 Development Appeal Campaign

November 17, 2016

Help give the gift of reading to Ottawa children


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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