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.
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.
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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January 1, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community recognized in 2025 for their contributions to the profession and to Canada!
December 23, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Did a librarian stereotype and a Hollywood movie stereotype find true love this holiday season? Find out who the winner of the contest is!
November 21, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
‘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.