CFP: Lightning Talks for @Risk North 3
September 25, 2024
The Organizing Committee of @Risk North 3: Safeguarding the Canadian Digital Record invites proposals for Lightning Talks to be given during the Project Showcases session.
Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) resolutions on public libraries and funding
September 21, 2024
Municipal leaders attending the UBCM 2024 Convention debated several resolutions on public libraries and their funding, endorsing two resolutions calling for sustainable funding of library services.
Save the dates: Government Information Day(s), 2024
September 20, 2024
This conference is the perfect opportunity to engage with government information colleagues from across Canada and further afield. Come and learn what librarians, archivists, journalists and scholars are working on and are concerned about.
New issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (19, no. 3) available
September 20, 2024
EBLIP is a peer reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the University of Alberta Learning Services.
CFLA endorsement of the Prison Libraries Network’s Position Statement on the Prisoners’ Right to Read
September 18, 2024
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) recently published a statement on reading and access to information for individuals held in Canadian correctional facilities.
Soutien de la FCAB à l’énoncé de position du Réseau des bibliothèques de prison sur le droit de lire en prison
September 18, 2024
La Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) a récemment publié une déclaration sur la lecture et l’accès à l’information pour les personnes détenues dans les établissements correctionnels canadiens.
CFLA Receives Federal Funding for “Climate Action in Libraries” Project
September 15, 2024
CFLA was one of eight organizations to receive funding for projects dedicated to environmental education and climate literacy.
Call for Articles: Special Issue of Comma, Archiving for Palestinian Liberation and Global Decolonization
September 10, 2024
Submissions in any language are invited for a special issue of the International Council on Archives’ journal, Comma, on fighting colonial erasure and archiving against genocide for liberation, decolonization, resurgence, and return in the Global South.
Ontario Library Association (OLA) Releases Anti-Racism Statement, Commitment Towards Inclusive Librarianship
August 21, 2024
The Ontario Library Association released a statement commiting itself to dismantling harmful practices within the Association and the library sector that perpetuate racism, white supremacy and colonial attitudes.
L’Ontario Library Association (OLA) publie une déclaration contre le racisme et un engagement envers la bibliothéconomie inclusive
August 21, 2024
L’OLA s’engage à démanteler les pratiques néfastes au sein de notre organisation et de notre secteur qui perpétuent le racisme, la suprématie blanche et les attitudes coloniales.
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
January 1, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community recognized in 2025 for their contributions to the profession and to Canada!
December 23, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Did a librarian stereotype and a Hollywood movie stereotype find true love this holiday season? Find out who the winner of the contest is!
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.