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ALA Presidential Candidates Forum for Canadian LIS Students and Professionals

February 19, 2022

The University of Alberta’s Library and Information Studies Students’ Association (LISSA) would like to invite all LIS students and faculty to the ALA Candidates Forum for Canadian LIS Students, featuring the candidates for 2023-2024 ALA President, Emily Drabinski and Kelvin Watson.


Controlled Digital Lending of Library Books in Canada

February 15, 2022

The paper explores legal considerations for how libraries in Canada can lend digital copies of books.


Updated Research Guide from the Statistics Canada Library

February 15, 2022

The new version of the guide is a comprehensive inventory that links to sources of historical statistics.


CFLA Intellectual Freedom Challenges Survey Reminder

February 2, 2022

The CFLA Intellectual Freedom Committee is reminding members of the Canadian library community to report intellectual freedom challenges from 2021 for inclusion in its annual report.


CFLA Copyright Committee Update (January 2022)

February 1, 2022

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


New Ryerson Leadership Lab Report — Overcoming Digital Divides: What We Heard and Recommendations

January 26, 2022

The digital divide in Canada is not just an urban-rural infrastructure problem: rather, digital exclusion is driven by a series of divides correlated with socio-economic and demographic factors.


Call for Papers/Presentations: True North Science Boot Camp 2022

January 26, 2022

Theme: Community-Based Science Scholarship.


Usage Survey: ALA Core Competencies for Cataloging and Metadata Professional Librarians

January 25, 2022

The purpose of our survey study will be to ascertain how widely and in what ways the Core Competencies are currently being used in the library profession and identify what needs to be changed or added in the next iteration of the document.


ALA/ARL Seek Feedback on Draft Cultural Proficiencies for Racial Equity Framework

January 23, 2022

The framework has been developed as a tool both theoretical and practical in its orientation, as a guide for developing personal, organizational, institutional, and systems-level knowledge and understanding of the nature of racism, its many manifestations.


Invitation to Participate in a Study on Experiences in Learning about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

January 18, 2022

How do academic librarians learn about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? What makes learning about EDI transformative and impactful? Canadian academic librarians and archivists are invited to participate in a research study on EDI learning experiences.


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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