Do We Need a New National School Library Association?
April 5, 2016
Building on the discussion paper released in January and the discussion at Treasure Mountain Canada 4, a survey has been put together to get input from the broader community.
Canadian Council of Archives (CCA) Will Delivery Young Canada Works (YCW) Program to English Canadian Libraries
March 31, 2016
CCA will deliver the Young Canada Works (YCW) Programs in the Heritage Sector for Canadian libraries and related organizations operating in English in 2016-2017.
CRKN Launches Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI)
March 31, 2016
The Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) today announced the launch of Canadian National Digital Heritage Index (CNDHI), an index of digitized Canadian heritage collections located at Canadian universities and provincial and territorial libraries.
Libraries Call on Multinational Publishers for Fair Ebook Pricing
March 29, 2016
Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing has issued an open letter to five multinational publishers calling for more reasonable prices and terms for ebooks.
Library and Archives Canada 2016–2019 Acquisition Strategy
March 28, 2016
The 2016–19 Acquisition Strategy describes how LAC intends to focus its evaluation and acquisition efforts over the next 3 years in the areas of published heritage, Canadian government records, and the acquisition of private archives.
Senior Project Executive, Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
March 25, 2016
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) is looking for a Senior Project Executive to bring the new federation to operational readiness.
Update on Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
March 25, 2016
An update on activities related to creating the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) since the end of January.
Survey of Alternative Public Library Services
March 21, 2016
A survey of non-branch alternative library services in North America (examples of these services could include: a bookmobile or van, pop-up library or depot, homebound delivery, kiosk or vending machine, interlibrary loans, or talking books)
True North Science Boot Camp 2016 – Full Program and Session Abstracts Now Available
March 15, 2016
The 3rd annual True North Science Boot Camp is moving to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – The Gateway to the North!
Call for proposals for the 2016 Access Conference
March 15, 2016
The Access 2016 Program Committee invites proposals for participation in this year’s Access Conference, which will be held in Fredericton, New Brunswick from 4-7 October.
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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