Connectivity in Rural and Remote Areas
March 27, 2023
High-speed Internet and mobile cellular connectivity is not available for Canadians in many rural, remote, and First Nations communities, affecting their ability to access online services and participate in the digital economy.
Call for Proposals: 2023 ABQLA Conference
March 26, 2023
The theme of this year’s ABQLA conference is Happy Returns – Retrouvailles.
CUPE Releases Report on Violence Faced by Saskatchewan Library Workers
March 19, 2023
CUPE last week released the results of a survey conducted in 2022 to better understand the level of workplace violence and harassment facing Saskatchewan library workers and possible solutions to address this problem.
Nova Scotia Library Association (NSLA) Conference 2023 – Call for Proposals
March 17, 2023
Conference Theme – True Grit: Passion and perseverance for change.
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.
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 25, 2025 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.
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
July 31, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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.