CFLA, Libraries, and A National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
December 6, 2020
“It’s my hope that with a national day of truth and reconciliation, learning and discussion will be amplified across Canada. In this, libraries are able to act as a key component to help ensure that we will not have another generation that will not know the truth and that we will acknowledge and honour the survivors and remember those who have died.”
Call for Abstracts: IFLA Journal special issue on Intellectual Freedom
December 4, 2020
Submission Deadline: 1 March 2021
Social Media Privacy in Canada 2020
November 24, 2020
A Canada-wide survey on social media users’ privacy practices and attitudes towards social media data use by third parties.
Survey about Born-Digital Collections in Canadian Archives
November 18, 2020
The purpose of this study is to assess the current state of digital holdings in Canadian and international archives and cultural institutions.
Call for Proposals for the 2021 BC Library Conference
November 14, 2020
The Call for Proposals for the 2021 BC Library Conference is open until December 31st, 2020.
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!
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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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
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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.