Shelved: “Like The Office, but in a library.”
June 11, 2022 3 comments
“Set in the Jameson Public Library in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood, Shelved is a single-camera, workplace comedy that follows the employees and patrons as they go about their lives in this unassuming and extraordinary place.”
Surveys for EDI Strategies in Recruitment in Libraries
June 8, 2022
The surveys are part of a project to develop a toolkit to help libraries achieve more racially equitable workforces; libraries can become stronger, more effective and relevant by hiring people with diverse lived experiences, talents, and abilities.
Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) Fundraiser to Help Rebuild Ukraine’s Archives
June 6, 2022
Bids will be accepted from 6am (PT) June 6, 2022 until 8pm (PT) June 10, 2022
2022 CRKN Conference Call for Proposals
June 6, 2022
Our conference theme is “Strength in Community,” encompassing the ways we rely on each other to overcome challenges, solve problems, and reach new heights in our work in the scholarly and heritage sectors.
Appel à propositions pour la Conférence 2022 du RCDR
June 6, 2022
Le thème de cette année est « La force de la communauté », pour illustrer comment on se soutient pour surmonter des défis, résoudre des problèmes, en plus d’atteindre de nouveaux sommets dans notre travail, dans l’enseignement ou dans domaine du patrimoine.
CARL Releases Insights Report from its Diversity and Inclusion Study
June 3, 2022
The study was conducted to gather baseline data on the composition of personnel in CARL libraries, gauge employee feedback on current EDI initiatives, and establish a set of benchmarks against which to evaluate and measure the impact of CARL libraries’ strategies and practices with respect to diversity and inclusion.
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (May 2022)
June 1, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Dr. Kenneth Gariepy Appointed as Director of uAlberta School of Library and Information Studies
May 31, 2022
The School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) at the University of Alberta announced the appointment of Dr. Kenneth Gariepy as its next Director starting on July 1, 2022.
IFLA Survey on Library Support for People with Disabilities
May 26, 2022
The survey will be open until June 20, 2022.
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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