Call for Proposals: Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP) 2020-21
October 30, 2019
The Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP) aims to ensure that Canada’s continuing memory is documented and accessible to current and future generations.
Our People At Work: Carlie Moloney, Cataloguing Librarian at PDSD
October 28, 2019
n the video, Carlie demystifies the misconception around librarianship by describing how it is now considered a dynamic profession, as a result of new technologies.
Call for Nominations: Library Journal Movers & Shakers 2020
October 27, 2019
The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying the emerging leaders in the library world, individuals who are innovative, creative, and making a difference.
Call for Papers: Canadian Association for Information Science (CAIS) Annual Conference 2020
October 19, 2019
The submission deadline for all proposals is January 20, 2020.
Call for Papers: 2020 Web Archiving Conference
October 19, 2019
The 2020 International Internet Preservation Consortium (IIPC) Web Archiving Conference (WAC) will be held in Montréal from May 12-13, 2020.
Registration Open for Government Information Day (East) 2019
October 16, 2019
Join your fellow librarians and information professionals in a day of learning and sharing about the use, production, preservation, and access of government information.
Advancing Open – Summary and Invitation for comment
October 13, 2019
A summary of the ideas, priorities, directions, strategies that were espoused during the Advancing Open event to give a framework to those who could not attend but would like to add their thoughts and ideas.
Faire avancer le savoir libre – Résumé et Appel à commentaires
October 13, 2019
Un résumé des idées, des priorités, des orientations et des stratégies qui ont été adoptées pendant l’événement Faire avancer le savoir libre et qui donneront un cadre à ceux qui n’ont pas pu y assister mais qui aimeraient y contribuer.
Canada’s Museums and Election 2019
October 10, 2019
Canada’s national, provincial and territorial museums associations sent joint letters to the leaders of the six major political parties, highlighting the importance of museums and seeking the parties’ positions on critical questions for the sector.
Ontario Human Rights Commission Inquiry to Ask: Do Students With Reading Disabilities Have Meaningful Access to Education?
October 8, 2019
The Ontario Human Rights Commission has launched Right to Read, a public inquiry into human rights issues that affect students with reading disabilities in Ontario’s public education system.
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