Business Resumption and Re-Imagination of Public Library Services Post COVID-19
April 16, 2020 2 comments
The Canadian Urban Libraries Council this week announced the creation of a Think Tank to prepare recommendations to support public libraries in their efforts to develop recovery plans and redesigned service delivery post COVID19.
Erik Kwakkel Appointed New Director of UBC iSchool
April 13, 2020
Dr. Erik Kwakkel will be the new Director of the School of Information (iSchool) at the University of British Columbia.
IFLA 2020 Cancelled
April 9, 2020
The IFLA Governing Board and Irish National Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).
BC Government Invests $3 million in Public Libraries to Enhance Digital Services
April 9, 2020
Part of these funds, $1.8 million, will be allocated through the BC Libraries Co-operative to support electronic resource licensing and help expand online common collections for all B.C. public libraries. The additional $1.2 million will be distributed directly to libraries.
Message from Library and Archives Canada (LAC) About Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Policies Directory
April 1, 2020
Library and Archives Canada would like to inform the library community that information related to ILL policies listed in Symbols and Interlibrary Loan Policies in Canada may not apply at the moment.
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
March 28, 2020
Vol 15, No 1 (2020)
Special Libraries Association (SLA) Urges Employers to Retain Librarians and Information Professionals
March 27, 2020
SLA is calling on employers to plan for the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and both retain librarians and information professionals as employees and include them in post-pandemic plans.
Statistics Canada Launches Culture Statistics Portal
March 17, 2020
This portal brings together data on the arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors and presents the information in a single interactive website.
ACA: “It’s Time to Close the Archives”
March 16, 2020
The Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) today issued a call to temporarily close all public archives, museums, local history rooms, and historical sites as a proactive measure.
CFLA National Forum and Manitoba Libraries Conference Cancelled
March 13, 2020
The Canadian Federation of Library Association and the Manitoba Library Association have made the decision to cancel the upcoming National Forum and Manitoba Libraries Conference, April 6-8 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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.
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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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.