Sondage de la Stratégie nationale de numérisation du patrimoine documentaire (SNPD) sur la planification stratégique
July 14, 2021
Le processus de planification stratégique nous permettra d’orienter les priorités de la SNPD, qui reposent sur les besoins de la communauté. Nous serons également en mesure, grâce à ce processus, de définir des initiatives et des projets à court et long terme pour la SNPD, de comprendre les priorités de la communauté et d’élaborer la structure organisationnelle tournée vers l’avenir de la SNPD.
Catherine Luelo Appointed as Chief Information Officer of the Government of Canada
July 9, 2021
Catherine Luelo will join Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat and start her new role on July 26.
New issue of Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (2021) published
July 7, 2021
Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (ELIP) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal managed by students in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at Western University.
ALA Releases Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Scorecard for Library and Information Organizations
July 7, 2021
The Scorecard is designed to help administrators of information organizations assess their current practices in five core areas to produce actionable data for decision making and enacting a robust and sustainable commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.
Canadian Data Governance Standardization Roadmap Released
July 5, 2021
The Roadmap examines ways to coordinate the development and compatibility of data governance standards in Canada and create a level playing field in the digital economy.
Draft IFLA Guidelines for Library Services to Displaced Populations Available for Comment
July 4, 2021
The deadline for comments is July 20.
Summer Issue of YAACING Available
July 3, 2021
YAACING is the quarterly newsletter of the Young Adults And Children’s Services section of the British Columbia Library Association.
Rina Hadziev Joins British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) as Executive Director
June 24, 2021
The British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) today announced the appointment of Rina Hadziev as its next Executive Director starting on July 19, 2021.
Library and Archives Canada Launches Bursary to Support Diversity in Canada’s Libraries and Archives
June 23, 2021
LAC will award up to $10,000 per funding cycle: $5,000 per selected student registered in full-time studies and $2,500 per selected student registered in part-time studies at Canadian colleges or universities for the 2021–2022 academic year, in a program that leads to a career in libraries or archives
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.
June 27, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
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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!
February 15, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
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