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Future of the Rules for Archival Description (RAD) – Preliminary Analysis of Survey Results

January 23, 2016

Preliminary analysis of returns from Canadian Committee on Archival Description’s (CCAD) survey on the future of the Canadian archival descriptive standard, the Rules for Archival Description (RAD).


Dr. Louise Spiteri Appointed as President of ALISE

January 22, 2016

Dalhousie University School of Information Management (SIM) Associate Professor and former Director, Dr. Louise Spiteri, will be serving as President of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) for 2016-2017.


Canadian Library Association (CLA) Releases Copyright Primer for Educators and School Library Staff

January 21, 2016

Today, CLA released the book Canadian Copyright in Schools and School Libraries: A Primer to assist school library staff and classroom teachers in their understanding of copyright law and Supreme Court of Canada decisions on fair dealing.


Update from the Canadian Library Association (CLA) on Proxy Voting and Restriction on Media Access

January 20, 2016 1 comment

CLA has received a few inquiries regarding the lack of electronic voting for the Special Meeting and the reliance on proxies for voting by people who cannot attend in person. …


Call for Papers – Libraries and Immigrants: Historical Perspectives

January 20, 2016

Much has been and is being written about current experiences of libraries and immigrants to our lands. But what of past experiences, and of lessons learnt from the history of our libraries as they welcomed early immigrants to our countries and assisted them to settle and enjoy their new lives?


CRTC Needs Input from Canadians on Broadband/Basic Telecommunication Services

January 19, 2016

While it is unclear what the CRTC will decide, public input is necessary to ensure that the Commission makes a decision that is in the best interest of all Canadians. As library and information professionals, we should be acutely interested in ensuring that the decision addresses the continued digital divides in Canada.


Letter of Intent between the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC)

January 19, 2016 2 comments

The Ottawa Public Library has published the Letter of Intent signed with Library and Archives Canada with respect to the Central Library and the development of a landmark facility in the Nation’s Capital.


Ken Rubin, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Receive 2015 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award

January 19, 2016

The Information Commissioner today announced the winners of the 2015 Grace-Pépin Access to Information Award. This year’s recipients are Ken Rubin, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).


5 Things People Reading Your Resume Wish You Knew

January 19, 2016

If your relevant experience, education, or skills are hard to find at a glance, your resume might as well be blank. If it’s not immediately clear from your experience why …


Job Shadowing at the uToronto iSchool: Call for Hosts

January 18, 2016

The Alumni Association at the iSchool (Faculty of Information), University of Toronto is seeking hosts to participate in this year’s Job Shadowing Program.


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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