Call for Proposals: Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2017, Edmonton
September 16, 2016
The WILU Program Committee invites proposals for the 46th WILU, May 23 – May 25 2017, hosted at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
Resignation of the Chief Statistician of Canada
September 16, 2016
Wayne Smith, Chief Statistician of Canada and the deputy head of Statistics Canada, announced his resignation today, citing concerns over the independence of the agency with the transfer of its information technology infrastructure to Shared Services Canada.
Survey – Secondary Trauma and Archivists: A Study into the Need for Services in the Canadian Archival Community
September 15, 2016
We are asking archivists and records professionals working in Canada to kindly participate in our study “Secondary Trauma and Archivists: A Study into the Need for Services in the Canadian Archival Community.”
Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians (NSALT) to Dissolve
September 15, 2016
The Executive of the Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians (NSALT) voted last week on a motion to dissolve the Association.
Casual Employment Opportunity (AS-02) at Parks Canada
September 14, 2016
Parks Canada National Library is looking for a qualified and motivated individual to join our team for a casual employment opportunity as a library technician/cataloguer.
CODE Announces Finalists for the 2016 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Literature
September 14, 2016
The Education of Augie Merasty and The Outside Circle shortlisted for the 4th annual Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature.
2016 Northern Exposure to Leadership Institute: New Deadline for Nominations
September 12, 2016
New deadline: Friday, September 30, 2016
Toronto Opening More Library Branches on Sundays as part of the City’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
September 10, 2016
“By expanding library hours, families with children have a place to visit and learn on the weekends, students who attend school year round will have a place to study and do research, and entrepreneurs and small business owners will have a work space.”
UBC iSchool offering funded PhD Opportunities
September 9, 2016
SLAIS the iSchool@UBC is seeking exceptional and dynamic doctoral students to join us in September 2017 for its Doctor of Philosophy program in Library, Archival and Information Studies.
New Exhibition at Library and Archives Canada “Icons of Knowledge: Architecture and Symbolism in National Libraries”
September 9, 2016
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is opening a new exhibition this month on the architecture of national 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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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!
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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.
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.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas