Congratulations to Algonquin LIT Award Winners
May 2, 2015
Please join me in congratulating these students, our award winners for this year!
Dalhousie School of Information Management Directorship
April 1, 2015
Louise Spiteri is completing her term as the Director of the School of Information Management on June 30th, 2015 and will be taking her well-deserved administrative leave during the 2015-2016 academic year.
2015-16 Main Estimates Tabled: Library and Archives Canada
February 24, 2015
Today, the Government of Canada tabled the 2015–16 Main Estimates in the House of Commons. The Main Estimates reflect the Government’s resource allocation priorities for the fiscal year. The voted …
Library and Archives Canada’s Response to the Royal Society of Canada Report on the State and Future of Libraries and Archives in Canada
February 17, 2015
On November 13, 2014, the Royal Society of Canada published the report titled The Future Now: Canada’s Libraries, Archives, and Public Memory. That same day, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) …
uMontreal ÉBSI’s Maîtrise en sciences de l’information programme reaccredited by ALA until 2021
February 12, 2015
L’École de bibliothéconomie et des sciences de l’information (EBSI) de l’Université de Montréal est heureuse d’annoncer que l’agrément de son programme de maîtrise en sciences de l’information par l’American Library Association (ALA) a été renouvelé jusqu’en 2021.
Update: CLA / Library Association Stakeholder Meeting
February 6, 2015
On January 31, 2015, CLA Executive Committee met with upwards of 40 representatives from library associations across Canada to discuss the recent CLA Executive published concept paper.
Future of CLA Summit: Meeting Summary via BCLA
February 4, 2015
A summary of last weekend’s meeting of national and provincial/territorial associations to discuss the future of the Canadian Library Association.
Dr. Toni Samek Selected as Chair of uAlberta School of Library and Information Studies
January 5, 2015
Dear Colleagues, Based on an open search for Chair of the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Alberta, and the excellent work of our Selection …
News Release: Collaborative Agreement Among Gale and Three Universities in British Columbia Provides Provincial-Wide Access to Research Materials
December 1, 2014
British Columbia’s 4.6 million residents now have free perpetual access to leading Gale research databases – nearly 200 million pages of digital historical content – as part of a unique agreement arranged by the University of Victoria Libraries, University of British Columbia Library, and Simon Fraser University Library.
Careers and Confidence – Algonquin College’s Industry Talks Spotlight on LIT
November 14, 2014
On November 13, four alumni from Algonquin College’s Library and Information Technician (LIT) program participated in the Industry Talks Speaker Series, sponsored by the Algonquin College Alumni Office, to share their experiences in the job market after graduating.
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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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.