NISO Releases a Set of Principles to Address Privacy of User Data in Library, Content-Provider, and Software-Supplier Systems
December 14, 2015
NISO has published a set of consensus principles for the library, content-provider and software-provider communities to address privacy issues related to the use of library and library-related systems.
Call for Partners: Wikipedia Library #1Lib1Ref Campaign
December 14, 2015
For every librarian in the world to add one reference to any Wikipedia article
Participate in the 2015 International Library Automation Perceptions Survey
December 13, 2015
The survey measures the levels of satisfaction that libraries have in their strategic technology products and their perceptions of the quality of service and support that they receive.
Call for Participation: Economic Models in Cloud Records Storage Decision-Making Survey
December 11, 2015
We are asking for your help in completing a short survey exploring the use, or not, of economic models in making decisions about storing records in the cloud, and identifying case examples that illustrate the role of such models in the decision-making process.
Call for online Newsletter articles: Libraries supporting mental, social and physical wellbeing
December 10, 2015
What kind of work your library does to promote young patrons’ wellbeing?
Call for Proposals: 84th ABQLA Annual Conference
December 10, 2015
ABQLA is pleased to invite members of the library and information professional community to submit conference proposals for their 84th annual conference to be held in Montreal on Wednesday, May 4th, 2016.
Federal government needs to do more to guard against breaches and privacy violations: Privacy Commissioner
December 10, 2015
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada is urging federal departments and agencies to develop and implement more rigorous procedures and safeguards to protect Canadians’ personal information.
Media Advisory: The Honourable Melanie Joly to Announce Recipients of $1.5 Million in Funding From LAC’s Documentary Heritage Communities Program
December 10, 2015
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, and Dr. Guy Berthiaume, Librarian and Archivist of Canada, will announce the recipients from the first funding cycle of the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP).
Mark Leggott Appointed Executive Director of Research Data Canada
December 10, 2015
CANARIE and Research Data Canada, today announced the appointment of Mark Leggott as Executive Director of Research Data Canada (RDC).
National Capital Commission Asks Canadians For 17 Big Ideas to Build An Inspiring Capital
December 8, 2015
The NCC is asking Canadians to submit their big idea to help identify 17 major milestone projects that will transform the Capital region over the next 50 years.
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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October is Canadian Library Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. CLM also includes First Nations Public Library Week, Ontario Public Library Week, la Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, and Saskatchewan Library Week.