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.
CODE’s Seeing is Believing Tour 2017
October 16, 2016
Join CODE in February 2017 on an inspirational 10-day trip to Ghana.
Congratulations to the Canadian Recipients of 2016 ASIS&T Awards!
October 10, 2016
Congratulations to members of the Canadian library and information management community being recognized by their peers at the 2016 ASIS&T Annual Meeting in Copenhagen.
National, Provincial and Territorial Archivists’ Conference (NPTAC) Annual Report for 2015–2016
October 10, 2016
On behalf of the National, Provincial and Territorial Archivists’ Conference (NPTAC), we are proud to share an update on our work to create an annual statistical profile of Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial archives.
Canadian Library Workers Day – October 21, 2016
October 5, 2016
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has declared the third Friday in October to be Canadian Library Workers Day.
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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