Career Opportunities: Directors General (5 positions) at Library and Archives Canada
May 9, 2022
Library and Archives Canada is staffing 5 directors general positions in its Collections Sector and User Experience and Engagment Sector
Survey: Will Blockchain Technology Change How Well National Archives Preserve the Trustworthiness of E-Records
May 9, 2022
This research aims to examine the perspective of national archives on blockchain technology, discover their activities in this regard, and analyze their views on how the mentioned technology can play a role in preserving trustworthiness.
CARTO 2022 Registration is open!
May 9, 2022
The 55th annual conference of CARTO the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives (CARTO-ACMLA-ACACC) will be held virtually from June 13-15, 2022 between 1-3:30 PM EDT.
Save the Date(s)!! Government Information Day(s): Coast to Coast 2022
May 6, 2022
The next “Government Information Day(s): Coast to Coast” will held sometime during Tuesday, December 13th – Thursday, December 15th, 2022 – for any part of those dates, or on all three.
Congratulations to the 2022 Canadian Library Journal Movers & Shakers!
May 6, 2022
Congratulations to members of the Canadian library and information management community being recognized this year as Movers and Shakers by Library Journal for providing inspiration and model programs for others.
Congratulations to the 2022 Algonquin LIT Award Winners
April 29, 2022
Congratulations to the award winners for this academic year!
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (April 2022)
April 28, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
RIP Marie DeYoung
April 22, 2022
Marie passed away peacefully the morning of April 20, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.
Voices from Ukraine: Ukrainian Librarians In The Struggle Against Russian Invasion
April 15, 2022
In this bilingual English/Ukrainian event hosted on April 6, 2022, librarians from various libraries in Ukraine spoke about the current situation of libraries and the information infrastructure of Ukraine as the Russian invasion continues.
APLA Conference 2022 Registration & Schedule
April 14, 2022
The theme of this year’s conference is: Bridging the Gap: Inclusion and Diversity in Libraries/Réduire les barrières : l’inclusion et la diversité dans les bibliothèques!
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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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.
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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