Call For Proposals: ARMA Canada Information Conference 2025
October 25, 2024
ARMA International is accepting proposals for their 2025 ARMA Canada Information Conference, taking place May 13-25 at Le Westin Montreal.
Nouvelle collection UNESCO de pratiques innovantes des bibliothèques pénitentiaires
October 21, 2024
La collection présente 16 études de cas mettant en lumière des initiatives réussies de bibliothèques pénitentiaires qui défendent le droit à l’apprentissage tout au long de la vie pour les personnes incarcérées.
New UNESCO collection of innovative practices from prison libraries
October 21, 2024
The collection features 16 case studies highlighting successful initiatives from prison libraries that champion the right to lifelong learning for incarcerated individuals.
Call for Proposals: 2025 Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
October 16, 2024
The theme for this year’s conference is “Grow with Your Library” which acknowledges the many ways libraries encourage a “growth mindset” by promoting personal development as learners, leaders, and community builders.
Call for Proposals: 2025 BC Library Conference
October 16, 2024
The 2025 BC Library Conference will take place May 7-9 at the Vancouver Island Convention Centre in Nanaimo, on the territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.
Call for Proposals: International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum (IILF) 2025 Toronto
October 13, 2024
Forum Theme: Gdoo-naaganinaa (Our Dish)/Sewatokwà:tshera (Dish with One Spoon)
Help LAA Shape its Future: Library Workers and the Sector’s Needs Questionnaire
October 11, 2024
The Library Association of Alberta (LAA) is working on a new strategic direction – a bold path forward for the Alberta library community.
CFLA Governance Review: Update
October 8, 2024
The CFLA recently shared an update with its stakeholders on work underway to implement changes to its governance structures and processes following a series of consulations earlier in 2024.
Carolyn Smith receives 2024 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund
October 7, 2024
Dalhousie University’s Department of Information Science today announced that Carolyn Smith, a second-year Master of Information (MI) student, is the 2024 recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund.
Request for Proposal: Manitoba Libraries Needs Assessment
October 7, 2024
The Manitoba Library Consortium Inc. seeks a consultant to engage Manitoba libraries in a needs assessment and cross jurisdictional analysis, and to propose viable opportunities for the board and membership to consider.
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
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