Library Community Response to Consultation on Copyright Term Extension
March 29, 2021
CARL today released a joint response, with CFLA, to the Government of Canada’s Consultation Paper on copyright term extension.
Messages of Support for North Vancouver District Public Library
March 28, 2021
Following a police incident at the North Vancouver District Public Library’s Lynn Valley Library, many leaders in the Canadian library and political community have expressed their support for NVDPL staff and others affacted by the incident.
Call for Proposals: 2021 Manitoba-Saskatchewan Libraries Conference
March 23, 2021
The theme for our 2021 conference is Libraries: Better Together, which reflects the essential role of libraries in building and promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equity and providing space for cultural and public engagement.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Releases Policy on Maintaining the Canadian National Union Catalogue
March 22, 2021
The Policy on Maintaining the Canadian National Union Catalogue clarifies the roles and responsibilities for the management of the Canadian National Union Catalogue (NUC).
CFLA Copyright Committee Update (February 2021)
March 22, 2021
An update on the current activities of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) Copyright Committee
Update to Planned Reduction to Federal Funding for Accesible Reading Materials; NNELS, CELA Response
March 17, 2021
The federal government yesterday announced a change to the planned reduction in funding to NNELS and CELA for accessible reading materials.
Research and Survey Opportunity: Temporary Caregivers and the Children in their Care: Fostering an Engaging and Supportive Library Environment
March 12, 2021
Could you spare 10 minutes to answer a survey and help us learn more about how public libraries can support temporary caregivers and the child(ren) in their care?
True North Science Boot Camp – Save the Date and Early Registration
March 3, 2021
The theme of the 2021 True North Science Boot Camp is Re-imagining Undergraduate Research.
Concordia University Library Research Forum registration now open!
March 2, 2021
The Concordia University Library Research Forum will take place over two days, from 1:00 – 4:30 pm on Tuesday April 27th and Wednesday April 28th, 2021.
Open Dialogue: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Canada
February 26, 2021
These workshops will inform recommendations to the Government of Canada on how to boost public awareness of and foster trust in AI. The conversations will be grounded in an understanding of the technology, its potential uses, and its associated risks.
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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