Gear up for National Bookmobile Day 2016
February 16, 2016
On April 13, join the nationwide celebrations as libraries across the country will celebrate the vital services bookmobiles provide on the sixth annual National Bookmobile Day during National Library Week.
10 Ways To Get Involved With Book Giving Day
February 11, 2016
International Book Giving Day takes place on 14th February each year. The aim? To get books into the hands of as many children as possible.
Library E-Book Campaign Finalist for Nonprofit PR Award
February 9, 2016
The Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing has been selected as a finalist for the PR News Nonprofit PR Award in the “PR on a shoestring budget” category.
Enquête 2015 sur les défis et les politiques de défenses de la liberté intellectuelle dans les bibliothèques au Canada
February 8, 2016
Cette 10e enquête annuelle sur les défis aux matériels de bibliothèques et aux politiques est dirigée par le Comité consultatif sur la liberté intellectuelle de l’Association canadienne des bibliothèques.
Did your library deal with a book or policy challenge in 2015?
February 8, 2016
This is the 10th annual survey of challenges to library materials, Internet access, meeting rooms, displays, other resources, and intellectual freedom-related policies that is being conducted by the CLA Intellectual Freedom Advisory Committee.
Librarians Without Borders (LWB) Volunteer Opportunity: Director of Operations
February 7, 2016
Librarians Without Borders (LWB) is recruiting for a Director of Operations with a project management focus to join our team of Directors.
Librarians Without Borders – Guatemala Trip Information Meeting
February 5, 2016
Join Librarians Without Borders on Tuesday, February 9 at 9 pm EST / 6 pm PST for an online information meeting about our upcoming service trip to Guatemala.
Falling Canadian dollar raises longstanding issue of journal costs
February 4, 2016
From the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL): Research libraries in universities across the country are experiencing severe budget pressures owing to the weakening Canadian dollar combined with the extraordinarily high costs of international scholarly journals.
The First-ever Community Librarian Camp!
February 3, 2016
Community Librarian Camp is an Un-Conference and this year’s theme is Community Stories.
Call for Volunteers: Guatemala 2016 Service Trip
February 3, 2016
Librarians Without Borders (LWB) invites you to join the annual service trip to the Miguel Angel Asturias Academy in Guatemala.
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).
Blog posts
April 27, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers in our community! You make a difference to our profession across the country and around the world!
April 15, 2025 by Rachel Manes and Madeleine McGregor
To help bridge the gap between graduation and building your career in the field, we’ve gathered advice from seasoned library and information professionals across Canada.
March 2, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas