Study of Provincial and Territorial Measures to Support Official Languages in Libraries
January 13, 2022
The research focused on official languages measures in libraries in Canada. It consisted of a literature review and a survey of the legislative, regulatory and policy measures adopted by the provinces and territories to govern public libraries and language practices. It also looked at the contribution of university libraries, on the one hand, and that of community libraries and book fairs, on the other, to the vitality of official language minority communities (OLMCs).
IFLA Trend Report 2021 Update Released
January 12, 2022
20 political, economic, social, cultural and technological trends to shape the future of our field and the communities we serve, as identified by emerging library leaders
Call for Proposals – WILU 2022: Carte Blanche
January 9, 2022
Proposals will be accepted until Friday, January 21, 2022.
Call for Proposals – CAPAL22: Libraries and Wellness
January 9, 2022
Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2021
Appel à contributions – ACBES22 : Bibliothèques et bien-être
January 9, 2022
Date limite de soumission de proposition : 15 février 2021
Call for Proposals: Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA) Conference 2022
January 9, 2022 1 comment
The theme of this year’s conference is: Bridging the Gap: Inclusion and Diversity in Libraries/Réduire les barrières : l’inclusion et la diversité dans les bibliothèques
Library and GLAM Sector Submissions to 2022 Pre-Budget Consultations
January 9, 2022
Library and GLAM sector organizations call for federal support for broadband connectivity, access to e-content, municipal funding, library support for vulnerable populations, accessible reading material, funding for Library and Archives Canada, and Canadian publishers and booksellers.
World Braille Day: Online Events
December 21, 2021
This series of online presentations is open to people of all ages who are curious about braille, either practically, professionally, or somewhere in between.
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
December 18, 2021
Vol 16, No 4 (2021)
Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s Library Research Forum 2022
December 17, 2021
This year’s Research Forum will again be held virtually, in the afternoon of April 26 & 27, 2022.
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!
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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.
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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.
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University