Save the dates: Government Information Day(s), 2024
September 20, 2024
This conference is the perfect opportunity to engage with government information colleagues from across Canada and further afield. Come and learn what librarians, archivists, journalists and scholars are working on and are concerned about.
New issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (19, no. 3) available
September 20, 2024
EBLIP is a peer reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the University of Alberta Learning Services.
CFLA endorsement of the Prison Libraries Network’s Position Statement on the Prisoners’ Right to Read
September 18, 2024
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) recently published a statement on reading and access to information for individuals held in Canadian correctional facilities.
Soutien de la FCAB à l’énoncé de position du Réseau des bibliothèques de prison sur le droit de lire en prison
September 18, 2024
La Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) a récemment publié une déclaration sur la lecture et l’accès à l’information pour les personnes détenues dans les établissements correctionnels canadiens.
CFLA Receives Federal Funding for “Climate Action in Libraries” Project
September 15, 2024
CFLA was one of eight organizations to receive funding for projects dedicated to environmental education and climate literacy.
Call for Articles: Special Issue of Comma, Archiving for Palestinian Liberation and Global Decolonization
September 10, 2024
Submissions in any language are invited for a special issue of the International Council on Archives’ journal, Comma, on fighting colonial erasure and archiving against genocide for liberation, decolonization, resurgence, and return in the Global South.
Ontario Library Association (OLA) Releases Anti-Racism Statement, Commitment Towards Inclusive Librarianship
August 21, 2024
The Ontario Library Association released a statement commiting itself to dismantling harmful practices within the Association and the library sector that perpetuate racism, white supremacy and colonial attitudes.
L’Ontario Library Association (OLA) publie une déclaration contre le racisme et un engagement envers la bibliothéconomie inclusive
August 21, 2024
L’OLA s’engage à démanteler les pratiques néfastes au sein de notre organisation et de notre secteur qui perpétuent le racisme, la suprématie blanche et les attitudes coloniales.
Call for proposals: Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2025
August 16, 2024
Deadline for proposal submission is October 4, 2024.
NeuroGLAM 2024 Conference: Registration Open
August 14, 2024
The NeuroGLAM 2024 Canada conference centers neurodivergent gallery, library, archive, and museum workers in Canada as they share their interests, experiences, research, and support.
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).
Blog posts
September 23, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Martie was a librarian of the University of Western Ontario School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) / Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) library from August 1979 to December 2001.
July 29, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Library and Information Technician (LIT) Student, Mohawk College
July 20, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Dawn worked as a government librarian at the Public/National Archives, Employment and Immigration Canada (EIC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and retired in 2004 as chief librarian at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
April 27, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Library and Information Technician (LIT) Student, Algonquin College
January 1, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community recognized in 2025 for their contributions to the profession and to Canada!