Call for Applications: Kimberley Foundation Pandemic Flash Fund for Small Libraries
August 4, 2020 1 comment
The Kimberley Foundation is inviting small libraries in Canada to apply for one-time grants of up to $1,000 to serve their communities during the COVID 19 pandemic.
A Reconciliation Framework for Canadian Archives
August 3, 2020
The Vision, 6 Principles, 7 Objectives and 33 Strategies presented herein are intended to form a practical framework supporting the Canadian archival community as it begins to redress its colonial legacy.
Racial Pay Gap: An Analysis of CARL Libraries
July 23, 2020
This paper uses data from the 2014 8Rs CARL Libraries Practitioner Survey to assess the impact of race on the earnings attainment process based on a sample of 392 CARL library practitioners.
Library Return on Investment – Review of Evidence from the Last 10 Years
July 20, 2020
IFLA has released a publication that reviews the way libraries have measured the value of their work and return on investment over the last ten years.
CARL Resources on Open Education
July 20, 2020
The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) Open Education Working Group last week highlighted some new resources available to the library and higher education communities.
New Issue of IFLA Journal Available
July 20, 2020
Special Issue: Information literacy: From practice to research and back again
ALA Releases Toolkit on Virtual Accessibility
July 7, 2020
ALA-ASGCLA published last month a new toolkit on Virtual Accessibility to support libraries offering live meetings and programs through online virtual platforms.
Rebecca Raven Appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA)
July 2, 2020
Rebecca Raven is the Principal at Blackbird Consulting and the former CEO of the Brampton Library.
BCLA Announces Recipients of 2020 Awards
July 2, 2020
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 British Columbia Library Association (BCLA) awards!
Looking Back on Recent Developments in Library Associations and Institutions in Canada
June 30, 2020 2 comments
The latest issue of Partnership: The Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research includes several articles on the recent history of library associations and organizations in 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).