New UNESCO collection of innovative practices from prison libraries
October 21, 2024
The collection features 16 case studies highlighting successful initiatives from prison libraries that champion the right to lifelong learning for incarcerated individuals.
Call for Proposals: 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
October 16, 2024
The theme for this year’s conference is “Grow with Your Library” which acknowledges the many ways libraries encourage a “growth mindset” by promoting personal development as learners, leaders, and community builders.
Call for Proposals: 2025 BC Library Conference
October 16, 2024
The 2025 BC Library Conference will take place May 7-9 at the Vancouver Island Convention Centre in Nanaimo, on the territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
Call for Proposals: International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum (IILF) 2025 Toronto
October 13, 2024
Forum Theme: Gdoo-naaganinaa (Our Dish)/Sewatokwà:tshera (Dish with One Spoon)
Help LAA Shape its Future: Library Workers and the Sector’s Needs Questionnaire
October 11, 2024
The Library Association of Alberta (LAA) is working on a new strategic direction – a bold path forward for the Alberta library community.
CFLA Governance Review: Update
October 8, 2024
The CFLA recently shared an update with its stakeholders on work underway to implement changes to its governance structures and processes following a series of consulations earlier in 2024.
Carolyn Smith receives 2024 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund
October 7, 2024
Dalhousie University’s Department of Information Science today announced that Carolyn Smith, a second-year Master of Information (MI) student, is the 2024 recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund.
Request for Proposal: Manitoba Libraries Needs Assessment
October 7, 2024
The Manitoba Library Consortium Inc. seeks a consultant to engage Manitoba libraries in a needs assessment and cross jurisdictional analysis, and to propose viable opportunities for the board and membership to consider.
CFLA Releases Statement on Libraries and the Intellectual Freedom of Children & Youth
October 6, 2024
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) recently published a statement on the intellectual freedom of children and youth.
La FCAB publie une déclaration sur les bibliothèques et la liberté intellectuelle des enfants et des jeunes
October 6, 2024
La Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) a récemment publié une déclaration sur sur les bibliothèques et la liberté intellectuelle des enfants et des jeunes.
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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November 21, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies and Librarianship.ca wants you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fitting for an information professional!
October 17, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
The heart and strength of libraries are the library workers. Without them, libraries cannot function. Libraries rely on their staff to provide service to their communities and to help their libraries and communities grow.
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.