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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.


Prolongation de la durée de la protection générale du droit d’auteur : FAQ pour les bibliothèques canadiennes

November 23, 2022

Veuillez nous faire part, dans l’une ou l’autre des langues officielles, de toute question que vous et vos collègues aurez au sujet de la prolongation de la durée du terme en ce qui concerne les collections, les services, les systèmes et à la formation des bibliothèques.


eLearning in Libraries Symposium 2022

November 21, 2022

Registration is open for the 9th Annual eLearning in Libraries Symposium, which will be held on December 7th and 8th Online. This free, two-day event will include sessions on eLearning …


Southern Alberta Library Conference – Registration Now Open!

November 21, 2022

For the past few years, libraries have been incredibly nimble at adapting to ever-changing community needs. Constantly having to think on our feet made future planning difficult – to say …


CFP: Canadian Association of Professional Librarians (CAPAL) 2023 Conference

November 17, 2022

Theme: Sowing Seeds for Change: Growing the Practice of Academic Librarianship


CMEC Copyright Consortium and National Education Organizations Release New Edition of Copyright Matters!

November 3, 2022

A new edition of an important copyright resource for teachers has just been released by the Copyright Consortium of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), and the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA).


CFLA Copyright Committee Update (October 2022)

November 3, 2022

An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee


Registration open for Entrepreneurship and Libraries (EntreLib) Conference International 2022

October 26, 2022

The theme for the Entrelib International 2022 is Libraries Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Across the World.


Maddie Hare receives 2022 Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund

October 14, 2022

Dalhousie University’s School of Information Management today announced that Maddie Hare is the 2022 recipient of the Dalhousie-Horrocks National Leadership Fund.


Invitation to Join the Centre for Free Expression (CFE) Library Challenges Database

October 6, 2022

The database will include challenges with respect to collection items, programs, displays, community use of space, internet use, or other services.


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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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National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
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!

The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
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.

The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
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.

In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas


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