Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2023
December 13, 2022
This year’s Research Forum will be a two-day hybrid event, with presentations taking place virtually on Zoom on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, and presentations and posters taking place in person at Concordia University’s Loyola Campus on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Appel à propositions pour le Forum de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia 2023
December 13, 2022
Le Forum de recherche de cette année aura lieu de façon hybride avec des présentations virtuelles sur Zoom mardi 25 avril 2023, et présentations et affiches sur place au Campus Loyola de l’Université Concordia le mercredi 26 avril 2023.
“Palaces for the People”: Mapping Public Libraries’ Capacity for Social Connection and Inclusion
December 6, 2022
How do public libraries help patrons create or maintain connections in their communities? What population groups are included in public library research and in what ways are they differently impacted by public library services, materials, and/or spaces? How are public library virtual programming and services changing the ways in which patrons engage with public libraries?
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (November 2022)
December 1, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Call for Presentations: Politics of Libraries V: “Intellectual Freedom and Democracy”
November 28, 2022
Deadline for Proposals: midnight January 15, 2023
Demande de présentations : Politics of Libraries V: Intellectual Freedom and Democracy (Liberté intellectuelle et démocratie)
November 28, 2022
Date limite pour les propositions : minuit le 15 janvier 2023
Save the date: Manitoba Library Association Conference 2023
November 24, 2022
This year’s conference theme is Access and Accessibility.
Amendments to the Copyright Act: Copyright term extension
November 23, 2022
The federal government shared an update with stakeholders today on amendments made to the Copyright Act that will come into force on December 30, 2022.
Modifications à la Loi sur le droit d’auteur : Prolongation de la durée de la protection générale du droit d’auteur
November 23, 2022
Le gouvernement fédéral a partagé aujourd’hui une mise à jour avec les intervenants sur les modifications apportées à la Loi sur le droit d’auteur qui entreront en vigueur le 30 décembre 2022.
Copyright term extension: FAQ for Canadian Libraries
November 23, 2022
Please share with us in either official language any questions you and your colleagues might have about the term extension as it relates to library collections, services, systems and training.
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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