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.
uAlberta School of Library and Information Studies MLIS Program Reaccredited to 2028
June 30, 2020
Congratulations to the uAlberta School of Library and Information Studies on the continued accreditation of its MLIS program!
Alma Matters: Changes in Leadership in LIS Schools
June 18, 2020
As the official end of the 2019-20 academic year approaches, a number of chairs and directors of Canada’s MLIS programs will be completing their terms.
Survey: The Academic Library and Truth & Reconciliation Initiatives
June 17, 2020
This survey is open until August 31, 2020.
Enquête : La bibliothèque universitaire et les initiatives de vérité et de réconciliation
June 17, 2020
Cette enquête est ouverte du 1er juin au 31 août 2020
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
June 16, 2020
Vol 15, No 2 (2020)
Draft Cataloguing Code of Ethics Open for Comments
June 12, 2020
The document is open for comments until August 1, 2020.
Manitoba Public Libraries and COVID-19
June 2, 2020
The Manitoba Library Association today released the results of survey conducted in collaboration with Public Library Services Branch to gather information about how public libraries operations have been affected by the pandemic response.
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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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.