Ontario University Libraries Collaborate to Release Over 1000 Historical Maps Online
April 4, 2017
The project is a province-wide collaboration to digitize and geocode early topographic maps of Ontario at the 1:25000 and 1:63360 scales.
Call for Applicants: 2018 Concordia Library Researcher-in-Residence
April 3, 2017
The Concordia Library Researcher-in-Residence program was created to promote research in the library and the use of research by practitioners.
UBC Releases Updated Proposal to Create School of Media, Information and Journalism
March 31, 2017
On March 27, the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) released an updated proposal to establish The School of Media, Information and Journalism.
CanUX 2017 tickets to go on sale this Saturday, April 1st
March 29, 2017
100 early bird tickets will go on sale on Saturday, April 1, 2017
Netspeed 2017: Keynote Speakers and Call for Proposals
March 28, 2017
Call for Proposals – Deadline is APRIL 14!
Appointment of New Chief Information Officer of the Government of Canada
March 27, 2017
Retirement of John Messina and appointment of Alex Benay as Chief Information Officer of the Government of Canada
British Columbia’s Museum, Library, and Archives Associations Sign Partnership Agreement
March 25, 2017
BCMA, BCLA, and AABC commit to share expertise, embark on collaborative research projects, explore public outreach opportunities and identify joint funding ventures to strengthen the sector.
OCUL and Wilfrid Laurier University Make Ipsos Canada Polling Data Freely Available
March 11, 2017
The collection of Canadian national polling data will be shared via the OCUL’s Scholars Portal online platforms.
Government of British Columbia Legislates “Duty to Document”
March 8, 2017
British Columbia will become the first Canadian province to legislate a duty to document, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today.
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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