Shelagh Paterson to Step Down as OLA Executive Director in August 2023
April 5, 2023
The Ontario Library Association (OLA) today announced that Shelagh Paterson, OLA’s Executive Director since 2008, will be stepping down from that role in August 2023.
Recent Library of Parliament Research Publications (April 2023)
April 5, 2023
The Library of Parliament has recently released a number of research publications on topics of interest to the library and information management community.
Call for Nominations: CFLA Intellectual Freedom Award
April 5, 2023
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is seeking nominations for its Intellectual Freedom Award, intended to recognize those Canadian libraries, individuals or library-related organizations that have best upheld and defended the principle of intellectual freedom in 2022.
Appel de candidatures : Prix de la FCAB pour la liberté intellectuelle
April 5, 2023
Le Comité sur la liberté intellectuelle de la Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques est à la recherche de candidatures pour son Prix pour la liberté intellectuelle, qui vise à reconnaître les bibliothèques canadiennes ainsi que les personnes ou les organismes liés aux bibliothèques qui ont le mieux défendu le principe de la liberté intellectuelle en 2022.
Call for Nominations: Dalhousie SIMAA 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award
April 3, 2023
The Associated Alumni of Dalhousie University’s School of Information Management present an award to honour a member who “has made an outstanding contribution to Library and/or Information Management.”
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (March 2023)
March 30, 2023
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
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.
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.