Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2025
December 3, 2024
This year’s Research Forum will be a one-day event, with presentations taking place in person at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Appel à propositions pour le Forum de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia 2025
December 3, 2024
Le Forum de recherche de cette année aura lieu sur place au Campus Loyola de l’Université Concordia vendredi le 25 avril 2025.
Call for Proposals: Marigold Library System Conference 2025
December 2, 2024
The 2025 Marigold Library System Conference will be held in Calgary on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Call for Proposals: 2025 Manitoba Libraries Conference
December 2, 2024
“We are excited for our first in-person conference in 6 years and we want to invite you to join us as we reconnect, revisit, and reinspire.”
uOttawa Professor Mary Cavanagh to retire in 2025
November 28, 2024
Mary Cavanagh will retire as a full-time professor from the School of Information Studies starting June 30, 2025.
Young Canada Works (YCW) 2025-2026 Campaign Launched
November 27, 2024
The application deadline for libraries and archives to apply for funding for short-term student positions and internships is January 17, 2025.
Jacqueline Spencer appointed as Archivist of Ontario
November 24, 2024
Jacqueline Spencer was appointed Archivist of Ontario, effective November 7, 2024, and is the first Black woman to lead the Archives of Ontario.
CARL Honours Julie Hannaford and Dr. Maha Kumaran with Award of Merit
November 22, 2024
The CARL Award of Merit is presented to individuals who have made outstanding local, regional, or national contributions to research librarianship, with a lasting and beneficial impact on the CARL community.
The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024
November 19, 2024
The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 is a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the landscape of mental health, addictions, and substance use health care in Canada using data from across the country.
Call for Proposals: 2025 WILU Conference
November 13, 2024
The Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) is accepting proposals for their 2025 Annual Conference, taking place June 9-12 at McMaster University in Hamilton ON.
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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August 18, 2024 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.
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University