News Roundup: May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016
Records management in the digital age; New edition of ISO 15489-1 published Liberals scrap most Access to Information fees, issue openness directive Current Awareness Services in Law Libraries The Librarian’s …
Toronto Star Innovation Edition: Guest Edited by Don Tapscott
May 8, 2016
The Star’s innovation series is guest edited by Don Tapscott, one of the world’s leading authorities on innovation and the digital age.
News Release: Government of Canada improves Access to Information
May 5, 2016
Today, President of the Treasury Board Scott Brison issued an Interim Directive on the Administration of the Access to Information Act (the Directive) that delivers on key commitments to make government more open and transparent.
First Nation Communities Read Shortlist Announced
May 4, 2016
Five books are in contention to become the First Nation Communities Read community reading selection for 2016-2017
Congratulations to the 2016 Algonquin LIT Award Winners
May 4, 2016
Congratulations to the following award winners for this academic year!
Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA) Releases Report on Children’s Services
May 3, 2016
Produced every three years, the report evaluates various trends and nuances in how Ontario’s public libraries cater to children older than five and younger than 12 years of age.
Update on the Dissolution of the Canadian Library Association
April 29, 2016
An update on the steps taken to dissolve CLA and transition some existing activities to the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).
uToronto iSchool Launches Executive Master of Information in Information Systems & Design
April 29, 2016
A first in Canada, the inaugural class in September 2016 of corporate and business professionals will enhance their abilities to strategically use data to help their organizations become more successful.
Concordia Library launches its Researcher-in-Residence Program
April 28, 2016
The program offers the opportunity for scholars or doctoral students to focus on an area of inquiry in a supportive and enriching environment, and to interact with Concordia Library staff and its resources.
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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