Elections Toolkit for Accessible Book Funding in Canada
September 8, 2021
NNELS and CELA have released a federal elections toolkit to help supporters connect with and educate candidates about accessible reading.
Canada’s Museums and Election 2021
September 4, 2021
Canada’s national, provincial and territorial museums associations are calling on federal political parties to commit to updating Canada’s 30-year-old national museum policy and asking party leaders to share their vision for Canada’s museums prior to election day.
Library and Archives Canada Announces Funding for 19 Projects to Digitize and Preserve Indigenous Language and Culture Recordings
August 13, 2021
Nineteen Indigenous organizations will receive funding from LAC’s Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative to digitize and make accessible their existing audio and video heritage.
Rebecca Jones In Conversation With Salvy Trojman and Stephen Rhind-Tutt
August 9, 2021
A discussion about what’s next for the Canadian Electronic Library and plans for Trojman Corp to distribute and develop digital content for the Canadian market.
Ādisōke: Telling Stories at the New Ottawa Public Library / Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility
August 5, 2021
Ādisōke is an Anishinābemowin word that refers to the telling of stories.
News Release: The Trojman Corporation to Develop and Distribute Products for Canadian Libraries
August 4, 2021 3 comments
Salvy Trojman today announced the creation of a new company to distribute and develop products for the Canadian market.
News Release: Trojman Corporation and Coherent Digital to produce new Canadian Electronic Library
August 4, 2021
Trojman Corporation and Coherent Digital will produce a new version of the Canadian Electronic Library (CEL) in early 2022 featuring additional content, user uploads, additional indexing, and an improved user experience.
On Diversity: A Survey of Canadian Readers 2021
August 3, 2021
86% of readers agree with the statement “Libraries should have more books by a greater variety of authors”, the same was true for a similar statement but focused on bookstores or retailers (85%), and on publishers (86%).
Call for Nominations: W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors
August 1, 2021
The deadline for this year’s award is September 30, 2021.
CFLA Intellectual Freedom Brief on Challenges to Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier
July 30, 2021
The brief highlights the responsibility of libraries support intellectual freedom and safeguard free expression while acknowleding that these conversations may have negative impacts on relationships with communities served by libraries.
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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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.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas
January 1, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2024 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!
December 13, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
Will a librarian stereotype and a Hollywood movie stereotype find true love this holiday season?