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
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.
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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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.