New Chief of Staff to the Librarian and Archivist of Canada
September 1, 2016
Hilary Morgan, former Director of Stakeholder Relations, becomes Chief of Staff on October 3.
Win a $1,500 grant from Wiley to attend a library conference!
August 30, 2016
Wiley is offering three (3) $1,500 USD reimbursement grants to attend a library conference of their choice.
CFP: Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) Conference
August 28, 2016
The 43rd annual Alberta Association of Library Technicians Conference will be held in beautiful Banff, Alberta from April 20-23, 2017 at the Banff Park Lodge Resort & Conference Centre.
Registration is Open for the C-EBLIP Fall Symposium
August 28, 2016
The third annual Centre for Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (C-EBLIP) Fall Symposium: Librarians as Researchers will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the University of Saskatchewan.
Beloit College Releases Mindset List for the Class of 2020
August 24, 2016
Among those who have never been alive in their lifetime are Frank Sinatra, Phil Hartman, Matthew Shepard, Sonny Bono, and Flo-Jo.
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
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?
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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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!
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.
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