Invitation to Participate in a Research Study on the Partnership Journal
April 28, 2016
The results of this research will be of interest to library and information professionals who want to know more about the library literature landscape in Canada and the professional reading and research practice of their colleagues.
US Releases Report on Protection of American IP Rights Across the World; Canada Remains on Watch List
April 27, 2016
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2016 “Special 301” Report on the global state of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection and enforcement.
New Issue of McGill SIS Newsletter Published
April 23, 2016
The latest issue of McGill School of Information Studies (SIS) newsletter is now available on the School website.
Rebecca Jones and Alvin Schrader to Receive CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award
April 22, 2016
The Canadian Library Association (CLA) has announced the recipients of the 2016 CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award.
Sara Gillis to Receive CLA Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award
April 22, 2016
The Canadian Library Association (ALA) has announced the recipient of the 2016 CLA Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award.
Ottawa Public Library Launches Consultations and Website for New Central Library
April 22, 2016
Public invited to discuss what they feel is most important when selecting a new site for the Ottawa Central Library
Cycling for Libraries Unconference 2016 Update
April 22, 2016
Registration for Cycling for Libraries 2016 is now open!
Jennifer Douglas and Muhammad Abdul-Mageed Join SLAIS the iSchool at UBC
April 21, 2016
The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (The iSchool@UBC) is very pleased to announce the appointment of two new tenure track Assistant Professors to begin July 1st, 2016.
Pam Ryan, Moe Hosseini-Ara Join Toronto Public Library (TPL) Management Team
April 21, 2016 1 comment
The Toronto Public Library (TPL) today announced the appointment of two new members of its senior management team: Pam Ryan as Director, Service Development and Innovation and Moe Hosseini-Ara as Director, Branch Operations & Customer Experience.
SLA Releases Updated Version of Competencies for Information Professionals
April 20, 2016
The competencies document describes the skills and knowledge that special librarians need to be effective in their role of helping organizations succeed,.
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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