Guy Berthiaume, Victoria Owen Recognized for Contributions to International Librarianship
November 9, 2020
Congratulations to Guy Berthiaume and to Victoria Owen on being recognized by IFLA for their contributions to international librarianship.
New issue of Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (2020) published
November 9, 2020
Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (ELIP) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal managed by students in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at Western University.
Call for Nominations: Library Journal Movers & Shakers 2020
October 26, 2020
The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying the emerging leaders in the library world, individuals who are innovative, creative, and making a difference.
Fluevog Shoes and Canadian Librarians—Introducing Florence
October 23, 2020 8 comments
With smart leather uppers and playful custom ribbon laces, The Florence pays tribute to Marianne Florence Scott, a Canadian librarian and educator who made history when she became the third ever and first female National Librarian of Canada!
Major Canadian Public Libraries Support ReadersFirst eLending Position Paper
October 6, 2020
Members of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) endorsed the eLending Position Paper developed by ReadersFirst, an organization representing almost 300 libraries, including 36 in Canada.
National Library Associations Speak Out on Tech Industry Censorship and Access to Government Information
October 4, 2020
Over the last two weeks, Canada’s national voices for the library community issued statements on access to government information and censorship by the tech industry.
Call for Proposals: Virtual Government Information Day 2020: coast to coast!
October 4, 2020
Proposal deadline: Thursday, October 22, 2020
First Nation Communities READ Announces Winners of the PMC Indigenous Literature Award
September 24, 2020
Congratulation to Clayton Gauthier (The Bear’s Medicine) and Drew Hayden Taylor (Chasing Painted Horses) on being selected for the 2020-2021 PMC Indigenous Literature Award.
Library of Congress Releases 2020-2021 Version of Recommended Formats Statement
September 23, 2020
First published in 2014, the document identifies the recommended formats to use to ensure the preservation and long-term access of documentary heritage.
Call for participation: Patron-Perpetrated Sexual Harassment in Libraries Survey
September 22, 2020
You are being invited to participate in this survey because we want to collect a wide range of perspectives on this issue from persons working across all sectors of the library, in a variety of roles, and who have a variety of experiences.
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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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.
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.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas