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.
Invitation à participer à la Base de données des contestations de la bibliothèque du Centre pour la liberté d’expression (CLE)
October 6, 2022
La base de données comprendra des contestations à propos d’articles recueillis, de programmes, d’affiches, de l’utilisation communautaire de l’espace et de l’utilisation d’Internet ou d’autres services.
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (Fall 2022)
October 6, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
CFLA Calls for the Release of all Outstanding Residential School Records
September 29, 2022
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) today issued a statement calling for the release of all outstanding residential school records held by the Catholic Church and various levels of government.
Majority of Canadians get their news from mainstream sources, poll shows
September 28, 2022
The study found that of those Canadians who consult the news daily, their top news sources in ranked order are: a regular newscast on a TV station for either evening or late broadcast (45%), followed by a newspaper website (29%), a TV news website (29%), a TV station dedicated to only business news and information (29%), social media sites like Facebook or Instagram (26%), and radio news broadcasts (24%).
National Japanese Canadian Digitization Strategy
September 23, 2022
The goal of this strategy is to increase the preservation and access of records created by and about Japanese Canadians. Digitization is a time-consuming process. This strategy is a tool to help users prioritize digitization projects
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (September 2022)
September 23, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Government of Canada Releases 2022-24 National Action Plan on Open Government
September 23, 2022
The 2022–24 National Action Plan includes commitments and milestones to make the Government of Canada more open, transparent and accountable to those it serves.
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.