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.
Information about the CFLA National Forum and Manitoba Libraries Conference related to COVID-19
March 11, 2020
This message has been prepared for those attending the Manitoba Libraries Conference and the CFLA-FCAB National Forum April 6-8, 2020 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Regarding COVID-19.
This April, Join Canada’s Library Communities Where the Rivers Meet
March 9, 2020
For three days this April, Canada’s library communities are coming together Where the Rivers Meet—in Winnipeg, Manitoba—for local, provincial, and national conversations on topics that shape and challenge the profession.
Call for Applications: International Council on Archives (ICA) New Professionals Programme
March 8, 2020
The 2020 Call for Applications for the International Council on Archives (ICA) New Professionals Programme is open!
Appel à candidatures – Programme Nouveaux Professionnels 2020
March 8, 2020
L’appel à candidatures 2020 pour le Programme Nouveaux Professionnels du Conseil International des Archives (ICA) est ouvert!
Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Network Mentorship Program 2020 Session: Call for Mentors and Mentees
March 3, 2020
The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Network Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the 2020 session!
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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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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