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IFLA: Responding – Public Libraries and Refugees

October 12, 2015

Examples and stories of the role public libraries are playing in the refugee crisis, particularly in Europe.


Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2016

October 10, 2015

The top 10 technology trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2016 from Gartner.


Party Responses: The 2015 Election Campaign and Archives

October 10, 2015

Responses the Canadian Council of Archives has received from the major Canadian political parties across Canada regarding the CCA’s 2015 Federal Election Questions.


Call for Presentations: Government Information Day in Ontario

October 8, 2015

The Libraries of Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo are very pleased to announce that they will be the hosts for the 3rd Government Information Day in Ontario.


CanUX News

October 8, 2015 1 comment

The full program, an epic party, job fair, studio tours, newbie dinners and more


TD Summer Reading Club Library Awards introduce $10,000 first prize in 2015!

October 8, 2015

Interested in great rewards for your public library?


Oral History Course from AABC

October 8, 2015

Just in time to help you manage your oral history collection that will be used to help answer all the genealogical requests that happen after the holidays!


Call for Proposals: Manitoba Libraries Conference 2016

September 29, 2015

The 2016 Manitoba Libraries Conference aims to capture the relationships between people, systems, and collections that enable libraries to operate and make the most of our resources.


New Issues of SLAISmatters Published

September 28, 2015

The latest issue of SLAISmatters has been published and is available for viewing on the iSchool @ UBC website.


Appointment of Chief Privacy Officer and Archivist of Ontario

September 22, 2015

John Roberts appointed Chief Privacy Officer and Archivist of Ontario


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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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Promotional materials available for 2025 Canadian Library Month, provincial library weeks
Promotional materials available for 2025 Canadian Library Month, provincial library weeks
August 25, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

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.

Freshly Minted: Marina “Mars” Brint
Freshly Minted: Marina “Mars” Brint
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University

Freshly Minted: Olivia Douglas
Freshly Minted: Olivia Douglas
July 31, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University

National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
April 27, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers in our community! You make a difference to our profession across the country and around the world!

The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
April 15, 2025 by Rachel Manes and Madeleine McGregor

To help bridge the gap between graduation and building your career in the field, we’ve gathered advice from seasoned library and information professionals across Canada.


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