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Daniel J. Caron Appointed Librarian and Archivist of Canada

April 24, 2009

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today the appointment of Daniel J. Caron as Librarian and Archivist of Canada, effective April 25, 2009.


Librarian and Archivist of Canada Retiring

April 16, 2009

Ian Wilson, the Librarian and Archivist of Canada, will be retiring effective April 24th 2009.


Records Management Institute | Institut de gestion des documents

March 27, 2009

The Records Management Institute (RMI) will be closing its doors in June 2009.


More on cuts at CISTI

March 4, 2009

As a result of the NRC Strategic Review, NRC-CISTI will be transforming the delivery models of the Information Intelligence Services and National Science Library Programs.


From FIS to iSchool

June 28, 2008

Effective June 30, 2008, the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information Studies will be known as the Faculty of Information.


Dalhousie University Launches Mid-career Master of Information Management (MIM)

March 13, 2008

The program is designed for professionals with information management responsibilities and at least five years’ work experience in the private or public sectors.


Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Shuts Down Canadian Book Exchange Centre

March 4, 2008

CBEC will shut its doors permanently effective June 30, 2008.


Farewell from the Council of Federal Libraries Planning & Priorities Committee

October 29, 2007

For 30 years, CFL has been successful in achieving two goals. It provided a way for the National Library to fulfill its legislative mandate to coordinate federal libraries while simultaneously providing a focus for libraries within the federal government to address and solve problems collaboratively.


New Director at Alberta SLIS

July 24, 2007

The University of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) has announced that Ann Curry will begin a five-year term as Director of SLIS in January 2008.


McGill GSLIS becomes SIS: School of Information Studies

May 23, 2007

McGill’s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies is no more.


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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In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas

2024 Honour Roll
2024 Honour Roll
January 1, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2024 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!

Holiday Reading: When Hallmark met Librarianship
Holiday Reading: When Hallmark met Librarianship
December 13, 2024 by Librarianship.ca

Will a librarian stereotype and a Hollywood movie stereotype find true love this holiday season?

Promotional Materials Available for 2024 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
Promotional Materials Available for 2024 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
August 18, 2024 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.


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