Congratulations to the Canadians Elected to IFLA Boards and Committees!
May 5, 2025
IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, today released the results of elections for positions on its Governing Board, Regional Division Committees, Section Committees, and Special Interest Group Committees.
Ben Hyman Appointed Chief Librarian & CEO of Vancouver Public Library
April 23, 2025
Hyman succeeds Christina de Castell, who departed VPL earlier this year after seven years as the Library’s CEO.
Super Conference Callback: Revisit the best of Super Conference 2025
April 23, 2025
In the “Super Conference Callback” series, OLA invites a curated selection of presenters to replicate or reimagine their in-person conference session in the form of a webinar as part of its summer programming.
IDEAS for a Better Canada: Can libraries help remind Canadians what democracy is all about?
April 22, 2025
Ideas host Nahlah Ayed speaks with authors, librarians and residents of Burlington, Ont., about intellectual freedom and access to information. Together they examine the importance of thought and expression, and explore how Burlington Public Library navigates the complaint process in a democratic way.
Amanda Etches appointed University Librarian, Guelph University
April 21, 2025
Prior to this appointment, Amanda Etches served as interim university librarian, associate university librarian, research, and head, discovery and access at the McLaughlin Library.
Library Association of Alberta (LAA) launches new visual identity
April 12, 2025
The new logo was guided by the concepts of evolution, Albertan identity, and openness.
Call for Proposals: Canadian Library Assessment Workshop 2025
April 10, 2025
CARL, the University of Regina’s Dr. John Archer Library and Archives, and the program planning committee invite proposals for the 2025 Canadian Library Assessment Workshop (CLAW) to be held in-person in Regina, Saskatchewan from October 27-28, 2025.
Appel à propositions: Atelier des bibliothèques canadiennes sur l’évaluation 2025
April 10, 2025
L’ABRC, la bibliothèque et les archives Dr. John Archer de l’Université de Regina et le comité de planification du programme vous invitent à participer à l’Atelier des bibliothèques canadiennes sur l’évaluation (ABCE) 2025 qui se tiendra en personne à Regina, en Saskatchewan, du 27 au 28 octobre 2025.
Call for Nominations: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) 2025 Awards
April 5, 2025
The deadline for nominations is April 15. 2025.
Announcing GovInfo Day Spring 2025: Registration open
April 3, 2025
Learn and chat about all things government information, including sessions on digitization of local government documents, efforts to preserve US government information, using AI to improve access, misinformation, updates on NORD, APLIC, Canadian Census Discovery Portal, and much more.
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).
Blog posts
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.
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
July 31, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
April 27, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
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!
April 15, 2025 by Rachel Manes and Madeleine McGregor
To help bridge the gap between graduation and building your career in the field, we’ve gathered advice from seasoned library and information professionals across Canada.