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The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024

November 19, 2024

The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 is a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the landscape of mental health, addictions, and substance use health care in Canada using data from across the country.


Call for Proposals: 2025 WILU Conference

November 13, 2024

The Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) is accepting proposals for their 2025 Annual Conference, taking place June 9-12 at McMaster University in Hamilton ON.


New Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) report on library funding

November 12, 2024

When it comes to attracting fans in Toronto, only one performer comes close to Taylor Swift: the Toronto Public Library.


Toronto City Librarian Vickery Bowles announces retirement in 2025

November 7, 2024

Vickery Bowles, Toronto’s City Librarian since 2015, today announced her decision to retire in mid-2025.


Gear up for the 2025 #1lib1ref Wikipedia campaign!

November 3, 2024

#1lib1ref  is an international campaign that calls on library workers around the world, as well as anyone who has a passion for free knowledge, to add missing references to articles on Wikipedia.


Préparez-vous pour la campagne Wikipédia 2025 #1bib1ref !

November 3, 2024

#1bib1ref est une campagne internationale qui invite les personnels des bibliothèques du monde entier et toutes les personnes passionnées par la connaissance libre à ajouter les références manquantes aux articles Wikipédia.


Invitation to Participate in Survey on Measuring Wellbeing at Work for Librarians

November 3, 2024

Your participation is important and will indirectly provide evidence of librarian wellbeing. Direct benefits for your participation are providing your input on your wellbeing in librarianship and agency to relate your experiences in the profession.


Call for participation — Bridging Campus and Community: Librarian and Archivists’ Perspectives on Community Engagement in Higher Education

October 31, 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore how academic information practitioners understand and carry out community engagement, especially in their work with off-campus publics.


Halifax Central Library receives Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ Gold Ranking

October 28, 2024

Congratulations to Halifax Public Libraries on achieving “RHF Accessibility Certified Gold,” the top accessibility rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ program and the highest level of accessibility possible for the built environment.


Manitoba Library Association (MLA) releases findings from survey of professional development needs of Manitoba library community

October 27, 2024

Respondents identified Social Justice as the most pressing issue Manitoba libraries face today, with subtopics such as Truth & Reconciliation, Accessibility, and serving vulnerable populations frequently mentioned.


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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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The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
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.

The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
March 2, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.

In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas

2024 Honour Roll
2024 Honour Roll
January 1, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2024 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!


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