UBC SLAIS Becomes the School of Information
January 2, 2020
The University of British Columbia today announced that the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS) has officially changed its name to School of Information.
Call for Papers: IFLA Journal Special Issue on Indigenous Librarianship
December 21, 2019
IFLA Journal and IFLA’s Indigenous Matters Section are pleased to announce a call for papers for a special issue focused on theory and practice in Indigenous librarianship.
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
December 17, 2019
Vol 14, No 4 (2019)
Call for Proposals: Concordia University Library’s 18th Annual Research Forum
December 16, 2019
Submission deadline: Thursday, January 30, 2020, 11 a.m.
Appel à communications : 18e Forum annuel de recherche de la Bibliothèque de l’Université Concordia
December 16, 2019
La date limite pour les soumissions est le jeudi 30 janvier 2020, 11h.
Candidates for 2020-22 CFLA Board of Directors Announced
December 16, 2019
Vivian Lewis (CARL); Mary Chevreau (CULC); Kirk MacLeod (Alberta); Todd Kyle (Ontario); Julie McKenna (Prairies)
What were the bestselling books in Canada in the last 10 years?
December 12, 2019
What do Fifty Shades of Grey and Love You Forever have in common?
Diversity Librarianship Survey
December 11, 2019
A current MLIS student completing an independent study course at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is interested in exploring the efforts academic libraries are doing to serve historically marginalized populations (including People of Color, Women, LGBTQ+ and People with Disabilities) in higher education.
Call for Papers: The Joy of Information
December 10, 2019
Manuscript Submission Deadline: August 1, 2020
Government Information Day (East) 2019: Presentations
December 9, 2019
Government Information Day East 2019: A day for librarians and information professionals of learning and sharing about the use, production, preservation, and access of government information.
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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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!
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.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas