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Call for Proposals: 2024 BC Library Conference

October 12, 2023

Deadline to submit proposals is Friday, November 17th, 2023 at 11:59 pm PST.


WILU 2024 – Call for Proposals

October 7, 2023

WILU 2024 invites you to think about how you can evolve and adapt to an ever-shifting landscape. How can you actively build the future, enrich the present, and embrace change?


BCLA Releases Update on Anti-Racism Work

October 6, 2023

The British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) shared an update on the Association’s anti-racism work, including a current state assessment report prepared with The Common Consulting.


Overdue: The Case for Canada’s Public Libraries

October 4, 2023

Why investment in public libraries is essential to Canada’s post-pandemic recovery, competitiveness, and resilience


Exploring the Experiences of Canadians Accessing Alternate Format Print Materials

October 3, 2023

Around seven in ten persons who had difficulties with print material encountered at least one barrier when trying to access the alternate formats they needed


Catherine Gracey receives 2023 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund

September 27, 2023

Dalhousie University’s Department of Information Science today announced that Catherine Gracey is the 2023 recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund.


Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Releases Equitable Education for Students with Reading Disabilities Report

September 25, 2023

The report provides a thematic and objective view of survey responses, a legal summary, and a literature review on reading disabilities.


Call for Proposals: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) 2024 Annual Conference

September 21, 2023

52nd Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Information Science / l’Association canadienne des sciences de l’information (CAIS/ACSI) June 4-7, 2024 Welcome to CAIS 2024: Leaps & Stumbles The Canadian …


New Issue of Pathfinder Published

September 9, 2023

Pathfinder is a student-led, open access journal dedicated to promoting the scholarly work of students and early career information professionals from across Canada.


Early Bird Deadline for Nova Scotia Libraries Association (NSLA) Conference 2023

September 7, 2023

Early bird registration closes on September 12!


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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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National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
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!

The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
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.

The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
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.

In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas


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