CFP: C-EBLIP Fall Symposium: Librarians as Researchers
June 6, 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.
Congratulations to the 2016 Dalhousie MLIS and MIM Graduates and Award Winners
June 6, 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 convocation award winners!
CBC Radio’s Unreserved Shares Visuals of the TRC Call to Actions
June 4, 2016
To mark the first anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Call to Actions, Kim Wheeler and Erica Daniels from CBC Radio’s Unreserved program created 94 visuals reflecting each TRC call to action.
Library and Archives Canada announces National Heritage Digitization Strategy
June 3, 2016
The final gathering of the Canadian Library Association (CLA) concluded with the launch of the National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) by Dr. Guy Berthiaume, the Librarian and Archivist of Canada.
LAC, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation sign agreement to safeguard residential school records
June 2, 2016
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Library and Archives Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to ensure the preservation of, and public access to, the records of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on residential schools.
Update on the Dissolution of the Canadian Library Association
May 27, 2016
An update on the steps taken to dissolve CLA and transition some existing activities to the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA).
Amy Lestition Burke Joins Special Libraries Association (SLA) as Executive Director
May 26, 2016
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) announced today the hiring of Amy Lestition Burke as the association’s new executive director.
CanUX 2016 News: More Speakers & Workshops Confirmed
May 26, 2016
CanUX is a two day showcase of modern experience design trends shaped as Canada’s premier annual UX event.
Message from the CFLA-FCAB Chair Paul Takala
May 24, 2016
An update from CFLA Chair Paul Takala on steps taken to date to establish the new Federation, including transfer of files from CLA and official incorporation.
uAlberta MLIS Student Wins 2016 IFLA LIS Student Paper Award
May 23, 2016
Martha Attridge Bufton will receive her award at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Columbus, Ohio.
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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