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.
Challenging year for access to information: The Information Commissioner’s 2014−2015 annual report
December 8, 2015
Suzanne Legault, the Information Commissioner of Canada saw a year of significant advances in access in 2014-2015 but, equally, of significant regressions.
CFP: International Association of University Libraries (IATUL) Conference 2016
December 5, 2015
The IATUL 2016 Programme Committee invites proposals for papers and posters which should reflect the conference theme: Library Leadership in a Sea of Change
Ontario Making Data Open by Default
December 3, 2015
As part of Ontario’s commitment to Open Government the province is making government data publicly available to increase transparency and spur innovation.
Partnership Journal Turns 10: It’s About Time!
December 3, 2015
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Partnership Journal, we invite your submissions to Volume 11.1 (2016) to be published in summer 2016.
Registry of Digitized Government Information – Feedback Requested
December 3, 2015
Hi everyone, I am currently on research leave to develop an online registry of Canadian government information digitization projects. My goal is for the registry to be a resource for …
Launch of Young Canada Works Summer Student and Graduate Internship Program 2016-2017
December 2, 2015
Applications for both YCW in Heritage Organizations (summer jobs) and YCW Building Careers in Heritage (internships) will be accepted until Friday, January 15, 2016.
Cycling for Libraries 2016
December 1, 2015 4 comments
Are you interested in being part of the 2016 Cycling for Libraries Tour in Canada?
Registration now open: IFLA President’s Meeting 2016
December 1, 2015
IFLA President Donna Scheeeder invites you to the IFLA President’s Meeting 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 6-9 April 2016.
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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