Appel à participation : Enquête nationale sur le développement des collections en français dans les bibliothèques publiques en situation linguistique minoritaire
February 12, 2021
Cette enquête est ouverte jusqu’au 31 mars 2021.
Consultation on the Implementation of CUSMA Extension to Canadian Copyright Terms
February 11, 2021
The Government of Canada today announced the launch a public consultation on how to implement a copyright term extension.
Greening Canada’s New National Library Building
February 8, 2021
The Government of Canada today announced enhancements to the joint Ottawa Public Library (OPL)–Library and Archives Canada (LAC) facility to meet the standards to be a net-zero carbon building.
Ontario News: Expanded Library Broadband, Consultations on Digital ID Program
February 6, 2021
The Government of Ontario this week made two announcements related to broadband for public libraries and consultations on digital identity
Retirement of BCLA Executive Director
February 6, 2021
Annette DeFaveri will be retiring as of June 30, 2021, after serving as executive director of BCLA since 2012.
Call for Expressions of Interest: National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) Advisory Committee
February 5, 2021
To submit an expression of interest, please complete and send the attached Expression of Interest form by February 23, 2021
Survey of Visible Minority Librarians in Canada
January 22, 2021
This survey will help ViMLoC identify visible minority librarians’ needs and propose projects to empower them in their current positions or their future career development, such as mentorship programming, leadership training, and networking opportunities.
Call for Proposals: New Librarians Symposium 2021
January 22, 2021
Proposals should be submitted by March 5th, 2021.
CELA, Penguin Random House Canada Improve Access to Canadian Publications
January 19, 2021
Penguin Random House Canada is providing its entire collection of Canadian-published titles with Canadian audio rights to CELA.
Young Canada Works (YCW) Extension to Application Deadline
January 19, 2021
The application deadline for jobs for students is February 5, 2021.
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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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
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Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
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Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers in our community! You make a difference to our profession across the country and around the world!
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