Ottawa Public Library Releases Economic Benefits Study
November 9, 2016
Study shows Ottawans receive $5.17 in benefits for every $1 invested
CFP: ALA 2017 Annual Conference International Papers Session
November 4, 2016
The ALA International Papers and Projects Committee invites proposals for presentations to be made at the next ALA Annual Conference in Chicago in June 2017.
Digitized Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples Documents Released by Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
November 3, 2016
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) today announced the release of over 600 digitized documents from Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples.
Federal Science Library (FSL) Recognized as a GTEC Distinction Award Medalist
November 2, 2016
Congratulations to the Federal Science Library on being recognized as a 2016 GTEC Distinction Award Medalist in the category of Transforming the Business of Government (Internal).
Call for Proposals: Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Conference 2017
October 27, 2016
The APLA Programming Committee invites proposals to be considered for presentation at our 2017 annual conference: Include. Imagine. Inspire. / Inclure. Imaginer. Inspirer.
BC Government Releases Strategic Plan for Public Libraries
October 26, 2016
The Libraries Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Education has released a renewed vision and strategic plan for public libraries – Inspiring Libraries, Connecting Communities: a vision for public library service in BC.
Taking It to the Streets: Summit on the Value of Libraries, Archives and Museums in a Changing World
October 26, 2016
This Summit will bring together practitioners and experts to explore the social and economic value of libraries, archives and museums, to share research, and to discuss ideas for future collaboration, innovation and partnership.
Theme Issue of Off the Record on Archives and Indigenous Issues
October 23, 2016
The latest issue of Off the Record, the Archives Association of Ontario’s (AAO) newsletter, is a theme issue on Archives and Indigenous Issues.
Ontario Government Announces $2.5 Million for IT and Digital Services in Public Libraries
October 18, 2016
The Government of Ontario marked Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) with an announcement of $2.5 million in funding for IT and digital services in libraries.
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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