BCLA Announces Change to 2024 Conference Dates and Location
January 18, 2024
“The new venue for the BC Library Conference will be the Pinnacle Harbourfront Hotel in Vancouver.”
Ontario 2024 Pre-Budget Consultations and Public Libraries
January 16, 2024
“Ontario public libraries are vital public resources, and I’m here today to speak to our three key priorities our organizations are bringing forward…: the Ontario digital library; funding for First Nations public libraries; and we are requesting an increase to the Ontario public library grant.”
Call for Proposals: CAPAL24: Sustainability and Shared Futures in Academic Libraries
January 15, 2024
The deadline for proposals is Friday, February 2nd, 2024 @ 11:59pm PST.
Appel à propositions : CAPAL24 : Durabilité et avenirs partagés dans les bibliothèques universitaires
January 15, 2024
La date limite de dépôt des propositions est fixée au vendredi 2 février 2024 à 23h59 (heure PST).
News Release: A New Partnership for the Next Phase of Freedom to Read Week
January 10, 2024
To propel Freedom to Read Week into its next chapter, four influential organizations—Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Library Council, the Ontario Library Association, and the Book and Periodical Council—have joined forces.
Communiqué de presse : Nouveau partenariat pour la prochaine étape de la Semaine de la liberté d’expression
January 10, 2024
Pour entamer le prochain volet de la Semaine de la liberté d’expression, quatre organisations influentes (Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, le Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada, l’Association des bibliothèques de l’Ontario et le Book and Periodical Council) ont uni leurs forces.
Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2024
January 9, 2024
The Research Forum will be a two-day hybrid event, with presentations taking place virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and presentations and posters taking place in person at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Appel à propositions pour le Forum de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia 2024
January 9, 2024
Le Forum de recherche aura lieu de façon hybride avec des présentations virtuelles sur Zoom mardi le 16 avril 2024, et des présentations et affiches sur place au Campus Loyola de l’Université Concordia mercredi le 17 avril 2024.
New Issue of The iJournal Published
December 20, 2023
The iJournal is an open-access academic journal run by graduate students at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information.
Official Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) Version of Star Wars: A New Hope Being Created
December 18, 2023
“Gi-ga-miinigoowiz Mamaandaawiziwin” (“May the Force be with you”).
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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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.
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