Release of the Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions 2015 report
April 11, 2016
This survey is conducted to provide aggregate data to governments and cultural associations in order to gain a better understanding of not-for-profit heritage institutions in Canada and to aid in the development of policies, and the conduct of programs.
Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Volunteer Week
April 10, 2016
Happy National Volunteer Week, Canada! Everybody knows this week is all about giving, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why giving matters? You may answer: Because giving your …
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement Public Consultations: Time To Object To Copyright Term Extension
April 8, 2016
Dr. Jean Dryden, a leading expert on Canadian copyright, is calling on the Canadian information community to use the public consultation process and let MPs know their concerns with the copyright provisions of the TPP.
CanUX 2016 News: Tickets, dates and the first speakers are announced
April 6, 2016
CanUX is a two day showcase of modern experience design trends shaped as Canada’s premier annual UX event.
New issue of Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management (2016)
April 5, 2016
The Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management is a student-led initiative aimed at publishing Dalhousie graduate student work of the highest quality and significance in all areas of management.
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.
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
October 22, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Since May 2026, library workers and library patrons from around the world have gotten to know Anna Beth and her colleagues through Hoover Public Library’s viral bookflip videos on Instagram.
October 16, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
The heart and strength of libraries are the library workers. Without them, libraries cannot function. Libraries rely on their staff to provide service to their communities and to help their libraries and communities grow.
September 23, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Martie was a librarian of the University of Western Ontario School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) / Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) library from August 1979 to December 2001.
July 29, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Library and Information Technician (LIT) Student, Mohawk College
July 20, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Dawn worked as a government librarian at the Public/National Archives, Employment and Immigration Canada (EIC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and retired in 2004 as chief librarian at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).