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.
Invitation to Participate in a Study on Experiences in Learning about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
January 18, 2022
How do academic librarians learn about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? What makes learning about EDI transformative and impactful? Canadian academic librarians and archivists are invited to participate in a research study on EDI learning experiences.
Digital Loans in Canadian Libraries Increased 56% Since 2019
January 14, 2022
Data from Overdrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries worldwide, highlight the continued growth of digital loans in Canadian libraries.
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.
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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