Obituary: Erik John Spicer, C.M., C.D. Parliamentary Librarian Emeritus
October 4, 2014
Died in Ottawa on September 27, 2014. Born in Ottawa on April 9, 1926, son of the late Violet Manhart (nee Gundersen) and Clifford SPICER, Erik is survived by Helen, …
If the Information Professional was an Apple product…
August 20, 2014
from “Library Science, not Library Silence” It’s no secret that I’m a fan of adding information professionals to digital asset management teams. While the rest of us are focused on …
Joint Statement Regarding the Appointment of a Librarian and Archivist of Canada
April 24, 2014
Statement from Archives Association of Ontario, Association of Parliamentary Libraries in Canada, Canadian Association of Law Libraries, and Canadian Library Association (CLA).
Guy Berthiaume appointed as Librarian and Archivist of Canada
April 14, 2014
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages Shelly Glover today announced the appointment of Guy Berthiaume as Librarian and Archivist of Canada for a term of five years, effective June 23, 2014.
Changes at uOttawa School of Information Studies
April 11, 2014
Lynne Bowker appointed Acting Vice Dean (Governance) and Secretary, Faculty of Arts
Special library study indicates over $5 return for every $1 invested
April 2, 2014
A study released today which suggests law firms, government departments, associations and other organisations involved with special libraries gain over $5 in return for every $1 they invest in special libraries.
Statement on ALA Accreditation from SLAIS Director Caroline Haythornthwaite
February 5, 2014
The Master of Library and Information Studies degree at SLAIS, The iSchool at UBC, has been granted a three-year extension of its accreditation status (2014-2017) by the American Library Association’s Committee on Accreditation (ALA-COA). This is also known as conditional accreditation status. Although this is not a decision granting the longer seven-year accreditation cycle, it affirms full accreditation for the degree and all students who receive an MLIS degree from UBC during those three years and up to two years after.
Minnesota Department of Transportation Library Return on Investment (ROI) Study
January 6, 2014
For every $1.00 spent on library staff and materials, $1.90 in benefits were returned to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
News from uOttawa School of Information Studies
October 7, 2013
Lynne Bowker appointed as Chair of the School of Information Studies
Fully Online Canadian MLIS Program Begins Today
September 4, 2013
Forty-nine students will begin their MLIS program today in the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Alberta without ever setting foot on campus.
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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