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
New appointments at the McGill School of Information Studies
September 8, 2015
The McGill School of Information Studies is pleased to announce the following appointments.
News Release: More Atlantic Canadian ebooks for Public Library Users
August 26, 2015
The Nova Scotia Provincial Library, Halifax Public Libraries, and the Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association have collaborated to provide greater access to the region’s ebooks through a project called Read Local.
IFLA Guidelines for Parliamentary Research Services Launched
August 21, 2015
The Guidelines for Parliamentary Research Services, a joint publication between IFLA and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), launched at the Section’s pre-conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Dalhousie School of Information Management Welcomes Dr. Lori McCay-Peet
August 14, 2015
The School of Information Management is pleased to welcome Dr. Lori McCay-Peet, who is joining us in a limited term position as of August 1st, 2015.
Invitation to participate to a survey on information governance in Canadian organisations
August 13, 2015
By taking 20 to 30 minutes of your time to fill our questionnaire, you will contribute to better understand how information governance is implemented in Canadian organisations.
Center for Research Libraries (CRL) Certifies Canadiana as Trustworthy Digital Repository
August 4, 2015
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) has completed a preservation audit of Canadiana.org, and on the basis of that audit certified Canadiana’s digital repository as a trustworthy repository service.
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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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.
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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!
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.