Terry Eastwood Receives University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Award
January 4, 2016
The University of Victoria (UVic) Libraries is pleased to announce Professor Terry Eastwood’s selection as our 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message
January 1, 2016
“In a world of rapid and profound change, we must continually adapt and improve, and part of doing that successfully means fostering a culture of innovation and celebrating those who lead the way.”
Call for Proposals: Concordia University Libraries’ 14th Annual Research Forum
December 27, 2015
Proposals are now being accepted for Concordia University Libraries’ 14th Annual Research Forum, in the beautiful city of Montreal. This year’s Research Forum will be held on Friday, April 29th, 2016, at the Loyola Jesuit Hall and Conference Centre.
Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Choir 2015 Holiday Concert
December 25, 2015 1 comment
Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Choir joins with guest choir Musica Ebraïca to present a holiday concert in the lobby of 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
CLA Responds to Good e-Reader article entitled “The Canadian Library Association wants to Disband”
December 22, 2015
Thank you for your interest in the CLA and the work of the Future Federation Working Group. Unfortunately your blog of December 19, 2015 titled “The Canadian Library Association Wants …
CFP: Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) Conference 2016
December 21, 2015
The Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) invites participation in its annual conference, to be held as part of Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2016.
Canadian Library Association (CLA) Announces Special General Meeting
December 18, 2015
The CLA Executive Council has announced a Special General Meeting on January 27, 2016 to vote on the dissolution of the Association.
Thinking about ACA 2016 in Montreal?
December 18, 2015
The preliminary conference-at-a-glance for the Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) conference is now available.
IFLA welcomes the Outcome Document of the WSIS+10 Review
December 17, 2015
IFLA welcomes the outcome document and its recognition of the importance of ICT for development, the commitment it demonstrates to addressing the digital divide and the identification that we must ensure those who have access can make use of information by facilitating media and information literacy, multilingualism, local content and preservation of culture heritage.
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
December 17, 2015
EBLIP is an open access, peer reviewed journal that is published quarterly, hosted by the University of Alberta Learning Services, and supported by an international team of editorial advisors.
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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