Richard Beaudry, Gail Chaddock-Costello Receive the 2016 Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada
February 26, 2016
Richard Beaudry and Gail Chaddock-Costello have been chosen as recipients of the 2016 Canadian Library Association (CLA) Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada.
IFLA issues Statement on Right to be Forgotten
February 25, 2016
IFLA calls on members of the library community to participate in policy discussions about the Right to be Forgotten.
Statement on Intellectual Property Provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement
February 23, 2016
Statement from CLA, CARL, and CULC on chapter 18 (Intellectual Property) of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Update on Congrès des milieux documentaires du Québec
February 21, 2016
The nine Quebec library and archives associations that organize the Congrès des milieux documentaires du Québec have announced that the annual joint conference will not be held in 2016. The associations will review the event and return in 2017.
Freedom to Read Week 2016: Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries and the Annual Challenges Survey
February 21, 2016
Are you looking for the reports from the Annual Survey of Challenges to Canadian Library Resources and Policies or the CLA Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries?
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.
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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