Déclaration de l’ACBES sur la sélection de Dubaï par l’IFLA pour le congrès des bibliothèques et de l’information « World Library and Information Congress » de 2024
July 4, 2023
« L’Association canadienne des bibliothécaires en enseignement supérieur (ACBES) se joint aux associations internationales de bibliothèques pour condamner le choix de l’IFLA de Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, comme site de la WLIC de 2024. »
Get Your Tickets: Access Conference 2023 On Sale Now!
July 3, 2023
Access is Canada’s leading library technology conference, taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Prince George Hotel, October 23-25, 2023.
Call for Nominations: W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors
July 3, 2023
This award recognizes a library that has developed an ongoing service, program or procedure of benefit to seniors and/or a design and organization of buildings or facilities that improve access and encourage use by seniors.
Is Your Public Library Accessible? Report Available
June 30, 2023
The Public Library Accessibility Resource Centre conducted a two-pronged study to understand the accessibility of public libraries across Canada from the perspective and experiences of persons with lived experiences of a disability.
Rapport de l’étude Votre bibliothèque publique est-elle accessible? disponible
June 30, 2023
Le Centre de ressources pour l’accessibilité des bibliothèques publiques a mené une étude en deux volets pour comprendre l’accessibilité des bibliothèques publiques canadiennes du point de vue et des expériences de personnes en situation de handicap.
In Defence of Drag Storytime: A Statement of Support from Canada’s Library Associations
June 27, 2023
The Partnership, Canada’s national network of provincial and territorial library associations, today issued a statement in defence of drag storytime.
À la défense de l’heure du conte drag : déclaration de soutien des associations de bibliothécaires du Canada
June 27, 2023
The Partnership, le réseau national canadien des associations provinciales et territoriales de bibliothèques, a publié aujourd’hui une déclaration à la défense de l’heure du conte drag.
Call for Applications: 2024 Class of ALA Emerging Leaders
June 26, 2023
The Emerging Leaders program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country and Canada to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity.
IFLA Selects Dubai to Host the 2024 World Library and Information Congress
June 19, 2023 1 comment
Dubai will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 19 to 23, 2024.
Public Library Leaders Program Now Accepting Applications for 2023–2024
June 13, 2023
The PLLeaders Program is accepting applications for the 6th PLLeaders cohort that will begin in September 2023 and run until January 2025.
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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