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Call for Proposals: 2020 Parkland Regional Library Conference

February 14, 2020

Theme: Coming Full Circle


Call for Papers: AABC / ARMA VI 2020 Conference

February 9, 2020

Submissions are due by Sunday, March 8th


Canadian Architect and Canadian Library Facility Projects

February 9, 2020

The February 2020 issue of Canadian Architect features several articles about Canadian public library facility projects.


Survey on Orientation Sessions in Special Libraries

February 8, 2020

How does your special library or information center address new client / user orientations?


Call for Volunteers: Librarians Without Borders Guatemala 2020 Service Trip

February 5, 2020

Librarians Without Borders (LWB) is inviting members of the librarianship community to volunteer on their 2020 service trip to Guatemala from April 23 to May 3, 2020.


Funding Opportunity via Accessibility Standards Canada

February 5, 2020

The Accessibility Standards Canada grants and contributions program supports research projects that try to find, take away and stop obstacles to accessibility.


CFLA Updates: AGM, New Board of Directors

January 29, 2020

Julie McKenna selected as Chair of the CFLA Board of Directors; Todd Kyle (Vice-Chair); Kirk MacLeod (Secretary); Mary Chevreau (Treasurer); Vivian Lewis (Member at Large)


Ottawa Public Library / Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility Design

January 26, 2020

On January 23, 2020, the City of Ottawa and the Government of Canada revealed the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.


Kimberley Foundation Initiative to Support Libraries Serving Small Communities

January 15, 2020

The Pat Morris Communities Matter Initiative will offer grants to Canadian libraries serving small communities to support acquisitions, programming, and outreach activities.


Extension for Young Canada Works Summer Projects Applications

January 14, 2020

The deadline is now Wednesday, January 22, 2020, for the archival community and the library community (for libraries operating in English).


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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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National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
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!

The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
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.

The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
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.

In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas


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