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ALA Task Force on the Context of Future Accreditation Webinars

August 10, 2016

Share your thoughts with the ALA Task Force on the Context of Future Accreditation


Call for Presentations: ARMA NCR IM Days

August 1, 2016

ARMA NCR IM Days (November 14-15, 2016)


Portage Network Releases White Paper on Research Data Discovery in Canada

July 26, 2016

The Portage Network has just released a white paper entitled Research Data Discovery and the Scholarly Ecosystem in Canada, written by members of the Portage Data Discovery Expert Group


CUPE 1989 members ratify four-year collective agreement with Mississauga Library System

July 25, 2016

The four-year agreement contains wage improvements-including bringing pages from near minimum wage to $15-and improvements for part-time workers who were facing demands that would have made their jobs more precarious.


International Librarians Network (ILN) – Applications are now open: New round begins August 2016

July 18, 2016

Want to build your professional network and learn about librarianship around the world?


Update from the Canadian Federation of Library Associations

July 18, 2016 1 comment

An update from CFLA Interim Chair Donna Bourne-Tyson on Federation activities, including Initiatives related to TRC Calls to Action, copyright, federal budget consultations, and upcoming events.


Ontario MLIS Students Eligible for Health Sciences Librarianship Scholarship

July 6, 2016

The Upstate New York & Ontario Chapter of MLA is awarding a $500 scholarship for a Canadian MLIS student who is living or studying in Ontario and is planning to take a course in health sciences librarianship.


New Funding for Young Canada Works (YCW): Call for Internship Applications

July 5, 2016

New funding will allow the Canadian Council of Archives to fund 26 new internship positions in Canada.



Canadiana.org, CRKN to Explore Strengthened Relationship

July 4, 2016

In a press release today, Canadiana.org and CRKN announced plans to explore building stronger linkages between the two organizations, including potentially a combined organizational structure.


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.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
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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