Michelle Arbuckle Appointed Next Executive Director of the Ontario Library Association
August 15, 2023
Currently the Association’s Director of Member Engagement and Education, Michelle begins in her new role on September 5, 2023. She succeeds Shelagh Patterson who announced her intention to step down from the role earlier this year.
CFLA Op-Ed: Don’t Blame Copyright for Declining Revenue. It Won’t Help Authors
August 15, 2023
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations this week released an opinion piece calling out author organizations and copyright collectives for their “long and misdirected campaign against educators and their libraries” and calling on them to focus on “the real and systemic funding problems their members are facing.”
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (Summer 2023)
July 25, 2023
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) : Mise à jour (été 2023)
July 25, 2023
Une mise à jour sur les activités de la Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB)
New issue of Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management (2023)
July 14, 2023
The Dalhousie Journal of Interdisciplinary Management is a student-led initiative aimed at publishing Dalhousie graduate student work of the highest quality and significance in all areas of management.
IFLA FAIFE Intellectual Freedom in Libraries Regional Survey
July 12, 2023
IFLA’s Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE) is conducting a survey on Intellectual Freedom in all libraries.
#NeuroGLAM2023: Conference Call for Proposals, Registration, and Extended Deadline
July 8, 2023
The members of Neuro-GLAM-orous Canada invite you to participate in their first annual online conference, to be held August 11th 2023.
True North Science Boot Camp 2024 in Winnipeg!
July 5, 2023
The True North Science Boot Camp 2024 will take place from June 9 to 11, 2024, and will be held on the campus of the University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Canadian Statement on the Decision for IFLA WLIC 2024 to be held in Dubai
July 4, 2023
“We, the Canadian bodies undersigned, are united in our concern that Dubai has been selected by the Governing Board to be the host of the World Library and Information Congress for 2024.”
Déclaration canadienne sur la décision de tenir le Congrès de l’IFLA 2024 à Dubaï
July 4, 2023
« Nous, les organisations canadiennes soussignées, sommes unies dans notre préoccupation quant à la sélection de la Ville de Dubaï par le Conseil d’administration (CA) de l’IFLA pour accueillir le Congrès mondial des bibliothèques et de l’information (WLIC) en 2024. »
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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March 2, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas
January 1, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2024 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!
December 13, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
Will a librarian stereotype and a Hollywood movie stereotype find true love this holiday season?