Call for Proposals: Canadian Library Assessment Workshop 2025
April 10, 2025
CARL, the University of Regina’s Dr. John Archer Library and Archives, and the program planning committee invite proposals for the 2025 Canadian Library Assessment Workshop (CLAW) to be held in-person in Regina, Saskatchewan from October 27-28, 2025.
Appel à propositions: Atelier des bibliothèques canadiennes sur l’évaluation 2025
April 10, 2025
L’ABRC, la bibliothèque et les archives Dr. John Archer de l’Université de Regina et le comité de planification du programme vous invitent à participer à l’Atelier des bibliothèques canadiennes sur l’évaluation (ABCE) 2025 qui se tiendra en personne à Regina, en Saskatchewan, du 27 au 28 octobre 2025.
Call for Nominations: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) 2025 Awards
April 5, 2025
The deadline for nominations is April 15. 2025.
Announcing GovInfo Day Spring 2025: Registration open
April 3, 2025
Learn and chat about all things government information, including sessions on digitization of local government documents, efforts to preserve US government information, using AI to improve access, misinformation, updates on NORD, APLIC, Canadian Census Discovery Portal, and much more.
WILU 2025 registration now open
April 2, 2025
WILU 2025 will take place from June 9th – 12th, 2025 at McMaster University.
Call for Applications: 2024 Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Mentorship Program
March 30, 2025
The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 session!
CFLA releases 2025 Federal Election Advocacy Toolkit
March 28, 2025
CFLA, in partnership with their government relations firm (Impact Public Affairs), has released several elections-related documents, including guides for meeting candidates and a fact sheet on the importance of libraries to the social infrastructure.
CULC, CFLA, CARL respond to proposed 25% tariff on library materials
March 28, 2025
If implemented, the 25% tariff would have a devastating effect on the purchasing power of libraries across Canada.
Special Libraries Association (SLA) announces dissolution
March 26, 2025
The Special Libraries Association (SLA) has announced it will begin a dissolution process after 116 years of service to the profession.
Are you an academic librarian who regularly engages in an art practice?
March 25, 2025
We want to learn how many Canadian academic librarians have a committed art practice and how their work and their art practice complement each other.
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
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!
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.
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.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas