True North Science Boot Camp 2022: Registration Open!
March 10, 2022
The True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) is a professional development event for librarians who support research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (February 2022)
March 7, 2022
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Canadian Library Community Expresses Support for Ukraine
March 2, 2022 1 comment
Canada’s major library associations today issued a joint statement expressing their support for Ukraine and its information professionals.
Appui de la communauté des bibliothèques canadiennes à l’Ukraine
March 2, 2022
Les principales associations de bibliothèques du Canada ont publié aujourd’hui une déclaration conjointe exprimant leur appui à l’Ukraine et à ses professionnels de l’information.
Ex Libris Association Issues Statement of Solidarity With Ukrainian Colleagues
March 1, 2022
The Ex Libris Association (ELA), the national association representing retired librarians, archivists and information professionals in Canada, posted a statement expressing their solidarity and support for colleagues in Ukraine.
Call for Abstracts: Preserving Disability: Disability and the Archival Profession
March 1, 2022
This book aims to address disability, ableism, and accessibility as they intersect with the archival profession—through collection development, archival labor, and accessing historical records.
Recent Library of Parliament Research Publications (March 2022)
March 1, 2022
The Library of Parliament has recently released a number of research publications on topics of interest to the library and information management community.
Right to Read Inquiry Calls for Critical Changes to Ontario’s Approach to Early Reading
February 28, 2022 3 comments
Right to Read includes over 150 recommendations to the Ministry of Education, school boards and faculties of education on how to address systemic issues that affect the right to learn to read
A Reconciliation Framework for the Canadian Archival Community
February 24, 2022
This framework provides a road map of sorts, setting out a vision, foundational principles, and a transformative path forward for the archives profession in Canada.
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.
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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‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies and Librarianship.ca wants you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fitting for an information professional!
October 17, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
The heart and strength of libraries are the library workers. Without them, libraries cannot function. Libraries rely on their staff to provide service to their communities and to help their libraries and communities grow.
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.
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University