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.
Leslie Weir to Receive the 2016 Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award
September 8, 2016
Leslie Weir to be honoured for her dedication to service, contribution to innovative initiatives, and collaborations to advance knowledge infrastructure in Canada
10th Anniversary Edition of the Partnership Journal Published
September 1, 2016
This is a special issue to celebrate the 10th year in the life of the journal.
Canadian National Heritage Digitization Strategy Foundational Assembly
September 1, 2016
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) invites you to the Canadian National Heritage Digitization Strategy Foundational Assembly, which will be held on October 14, 2016 in Ottawa.
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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