CFLA Releases 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
February 16, 2024
The Strategic Plan outlines three goals: (1) Amplify the Voice of Canadian Libraries, (2) Represent Canadian Libraries in the National Policy Agenda; and (3) Grow CFLA as a Sustainable Organization.
Call for participation: DCMI 2024 Conference
February 14, 2024
DCMI 2024, the twenty-second International Conference on Dublin Core and Metadata Applications, invites researchers, practitioners, and experts from diverse domains to explore the dynamic landscape of metadata in the theme of Trust, Transformation, and Humanity.
Request for Information: Strategic Planning
February 13, 2024
The Library Association of Alberta is seeking a consultant to assist us in revising and articulating our mission, vision, and guiding values and to lead us through a strategic planning process to develop new strategic directions for the Association.
Call for Proposals: 91st Annual ABQLA Conference
February 13, 2024
The theme of this year’s ABQLA conference is “Can You Hear Me?”
Appel à propositions : 91e congrès annuel de l’Association des bibliothécaires du Québec
February 13, 2024
Cette année, le thème de la conférence de l’ABQLA est « M’entendez-vous ? ».
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (January 2024)
February 12, 2024
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Mary Chevreau Appointed Executive Director of CULC
January 27, 2024
Currently Chief Executive Officer of Kitchener Public Libraries, Mary Chevreau will begin her new role on March 18, 2024.
James L. Turk Receives the CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award
January 25, 2024
Congratulations to Dr. James L. Turk on Receiving the Inaugural CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award!
Ontario Library Association (OLA) Announces 2024 Award Recipients
January 24, 2024
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 OLA awards!
Centre for Free Expression and CFLA Announce Partnership in Library Challenges Database
January 22, 2024
The Centre for Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) today announced the results of their 2023 partnership agreement to manage a single portal and database for libraries to report and access information on intellectual freedom challenges libraries face to items in their collection, and to displays, programs, room usage, and computer access.
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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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.