Christine Ivory appointed as Parliamentary Librarian
June 22, 2024
The appointment is effective October 21, 2024.
Join the 2024-2025 CAIS Executive
June 21, 2024
CAIS is seeking candidates to fill the following executive positions: Event Coordinator, Awards Coordinator, and Vice President.
New IRPP Paper: Conquering the Next Frontier in Bridging the Digital Divide
June 20, 2024
A new paper from the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) argues that, to achieve the goal of providing high-speed internet access to 100 per cent of the country by 2030, governments need to address the needs of underserved communities while making internet access more affordable.
Call for Papers: Current Issues in Scholarly Publishing
June 9, 2024
The Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science invites submissions to a special issueon current issues in scholarly publishing in Canada and globally.
Christine Ivory Nominated as New Parliamentary Librarian
June 7, 2024
Christine Ivory has served in increasingly senior roles within the Library of Parliament for over 15 years. She is currently the Assistant Deputy Minister, Collections Sector, at Library and Archives Canada, a position she has held since 2023.
New IRPP Paper: Reinstating Canada’s Adult Literacy Knowledge Infrastructure Requires Federal Leadership
June 2, 2024
A new paper from the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) argues that, to provide literacy practitioners with the tools to do their work effectively, the federal government should play a leading role in reinstating that knowledge infrastructure, and makes several recommendations for how to achieve this.
Star Trek: Discovery Visits the Library
May 15, 2024
In the latest episode of Star Trek: Discovery, the crew boldly go to the University of Toronto’s Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library.
Congratulations to the 2024 BCLA Award Winners!
May 13, 2024
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) awards!
BookNet Canada Podcast: Taylor Swift’s Impact on the Book Industry
May 12, 2024
BookNet Canada interviewed Jarin Pintanas about Swiftposium, a first-ever academic conference on Taylor Swift’s global impact, and about Taylor Swift’s impact on the book industry.
CFLA Releases Position Statement on the Status of School Libraries in Canada
May 9, 2024
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) believes that every child in Canada deserves access to an excellent, professionally staffed, and fully-funded school library.
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).
Blog posts
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
July 31, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
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.