Update from the Canadian Federation of Library Associations
July 18, 2016 1 comment
An update from CFLA Interim Chair Donna Bourne-Tyson on Federation activities, including Initiatives related to TRC Calls to Action, copyright, federal budget consultations, and upcoming events.
Ontario MLIS Students Eligible for Health Sciences Librarianship Scholarship
July 6, 2016
The Upstate New York & Ontario Chapter of MLA is awarding a $500 scholarship for a Canadian MLIS student who is living or studying in Ontario and is planning to take a course in health sciences librarianship.
New Funding for Young Canada Works (YCW): Call for Internship Applications
July 5, 2016
New funding will allow the Canadian Council of Archives to fund 26 new internship positions in Canada.
CFP: 2017 Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) Annual Conference
July 5, 2016
Archives, disrupted
Canadiana.org, CRKN to Explore Strengthened Relationship
July 4, 2016
In a press release today, Canadiana.org and CRKN announced plans to explore building stronger linkages between the two organizations, including potentially a combined organizational structure.
CFP: TALL eXchange 2K16 Conference
July 1, 2016
Join the Toronto Association of Law Libraries (TALL) for a one-day conference on Thursday, October 13, 2016
Marrakesh Treaty to Come into Force on September 30, 2016
June 30, 2016
Canada today became the key 20th nation to accede to the Marrakesh Treaty, which will bring the Treaty into force in three month’s time on September 30, 2016.
Update from Canadian Voices for School Libraries PLUS Canada Day Fundraising Challenge!
June 29, 2016
June update from the CVSL, including a challenge to help them raise $1000
Registration Open: Introduction to Archival Practice (distance education course)
June 27, 2016
Registration is now open for the AABC’s distance education course “Introduction to Archival Practice”.
Update on the Dissolution of the Canadian Library Association
June 24, 2016
An update on the steps taken to dissolve CLA and transition some existing activities to the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).
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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