Registration: Concordia University Libraries’ 14th Annual Research Forum
March 9, 2016
Registration is now open for Concordia University Libraries’ 14th Annual Research Forum, in the beautiful city of Montreal.
Inscriptions : 14e Forum annuel de recherche des Bibliothèques de l’Université Concordia
March 9, 2016
Vous êtes invités à vous inscrire au 14e Forum annuel de recherche en bibliothéconomie et sciences de l’information des Bibliothèques de l’Université Concordia, à Montréal.
Invitation: Survey on MLIS Competencies
March 8, 2016
We invite current students, alumni, and those who hire graduates of the Dalhousie MLIS program to participate in our survey on the competencies needed to succeed in the library and information studies field.
Call for Nominations: Dalhousie SIMAA 2016 Outstanding Alumni Award
March 8, 2016
The Dalhousie School of Information Management Associated Alumni (SIMAA) invites nominations for the 2016 Outstanding Alumni Award.
uSask University Library Introduces Aboriginal Internship
March 7, 2016
The University of Saskatchewan Library has established an Aboriginal Internship to grow the pool of Aboriginal people qualified as information / knowledge managers in the province.
Canadian Municipal Governments Support Efforts to Bring Down eBook Prices for Public Libraries
March 5, 2016
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has approved a resolution calling for action from the federal government on ebooks.
Toronto Public Library Workers Launch Campaign Against “Precarious Work”
March 4, 2016
The Toronto Public Library Workers’ Union announced a public campaign to expose “the shocking degree of precarious work” being imposed on workers at one of the world’s busiest and most respected public library systems.
Reminder: Survey for Youth Services and Young Adult Librarians
February 29, 2016
Public librarians working in Youth Services or Young Adult Librarianship are invited to take part in a research project called “Young Adult Use of E-Books: An Analysis of Public Library Information and Resource Offerings”.
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.
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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