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.
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
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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