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LAC Announces Recipients of $2.3 Million in Funding to Preserve Indigenous Culture and Languages

January 8, 2020

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) this week announced the funding of 31 projects through the Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative “to help Indigenous organizations to digitize their existing culture and language recordings, and build the skills, knowledge and resources they need to carry out this work in their communities.”


Library and Archives Practica at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

January 8, 2020

The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity Library and Archives is offering two practica for new information professionals with backgrounds in the arts or interest in artistic, multimedia, and/or corporate records.


New Issue of Partnership Available

January 6, 2020

Vol 14, No 2 (2019)


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.



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?


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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