uAlberta Launches Online Course About History & Contributions of Black Canadians
April 2, 2024
Through four short modules, Black Canadians: History, Presence, and Anti-Racist Futures explores the legacy of systemic racism and unconscious racial bias in Canadian institutions.
CRKN Completes Phase II of the Indigenous Subject Headings Project
March 30, 2024
In this project, CRKN staff removed outdated and disrespectful language in Canadiana subject headings and metadata that relate to Indigenous communities and replaced them with updated terminology developed with guidance from Indigenous groups and work from GLAM organizations.
Manitoba Library Association (MLA) Announces Human Rights Book Award
March 28, 2024
The recipient will have demonstrated strong resolve in upholding human rights, inclusivity and equity in library access for their library or in the library community at a local, regional, provincial or national level.
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (March 2024)
March 27, 2024
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Pathfinder Journal — Now Accepting Submissions
March 25, 2024
Pathfinder is a student-led, open access journal dedicated to promoting the scholarly work of students and early career information professionals from across Canada.
Call for Proposals: AABC / ARMA Vancouver Island 2024 Joint Conference
March 24, 2024
Proposal deadline: April 19, 2024
Politics of Libraries Conference – Registration Now Open
March 22, 2024
Politics of Libraries is a virtual conference taking place April 19 – May 24, 2024, on Fridays at 12pm (Mountain Time).
Save the date! CanUX returns to Ottawa on Oct 30-Nov 2, 2024
March 21, 2024
CanUX returns to Ottawa on October 30 – November 2, 2024
APLA 2024 Virtual Annual Conference: Call for Proposals
March 14, 2024
The APLA 2024 Committee invites proposals to be considered for presentation at the 2024 Virtual Annual Conference from June 4 to7.
Conférence annuelle virtuelle de l’APLA 2024 : Appel à propositions
March 14, 2024
Le comité APLA 2024 lance un appel à propositions de présentations pour la conférence annuelle virtuelle de 2024, qui se tiendra du 4 au 7 juin.
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.