Media Release: Ex Libris Association Indigenous Student Bursary
March 13, 2023
The Ex Libris Association (ELA) announces the launch of its Indigenous Student Bursary to encourage more Indigenous voices among staff in all types of libraries.
Shelved: Episodes One and Two Synopses
March 5, 2023 1 comment
Plot summaries of episodes one (Jane Eyre FICTION BRO) and two (Things Fall Apart FICTION ACH) of Shelved.
Invitation to Join Indigenous Collections Management Listserv
March 5, 2023
“The intention of this pan-Canadian list is to provide a venue to bring individuals together to address and discuss topics relating to Indigenous collections acquisitions, policy making, and best practices.”
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (February 2023)
March 3, 2023
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Antiracism & Decolonization in Archives & Records Management: Open Classroom Series
March 2, 2023
Join us for the Winter 2023 edition of the open classroom series on antiracism and decolonization in the information professions, with a focus on archival and records management in this academic term.
Centre for Free Expression and CFLA Partner to Manage Portal to Report and Access Information on Intellectual Freedom Challenges
February 21, 2023
The Centre for Free Expression and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations announced an agreement in principle 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.
Highlights from the Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency
February 19, 2023
Highlights from the Report of the Public Inquiry into the 2022 Public Order Emergency of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
Shelved Premieres March 6 on CTV
February 14, 2023
CTV today announced that Shelved, Anthony Q. Farrell’s comedy set in “the underfunded Jameson branch of the Metropolitan Public Library,” will premiere on March 6.
Call for Members: TD Summer Reading Club National Committee
February 13, 2023
The TD Summer Reading Club (TDSRC) team invites expressions of interest from librarians working in Canadian libraries to represent Atlantic provinces and Ontario libraries as a member of the TDSRC National Committee.
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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August 18, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
October is Canadian Library Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. CLM also includes First Nations Public Library Week, Ontario Public Library Week, la Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
June 27, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
April 16, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
April 14, 2024 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!
February 15, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
A/Division Manager, Client Services, Ottawa Public Library