Old News, New Reality: A Year of Meta’s News Ban in Canada
August 1, 2024
“Nearly half of the reach of Canadian news on social media disappeared overnight after the ban and 200 news outlets went completely dark on socials and equally concerning is that Canadians barely noticed.”
The Trojman Corporation to distribute TheirStory in Canada
August 1, 2024
The Trojman Corporation has secured an exclusive agreement with TheirStory to distribute their innovative Oral History digital platform to libraries and organizations across Canada.
IFLA Selects Astana, Kazakhstan to Host the 2025 World Library and Information Congress
July 31, 2024
Astana will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 17 to 22, 2024.
Saskatchewan Government and SaskTel partner to upgrade internet bandwidth in rural public libraries
July 18, 2024
Over the summer, nearly 200 rural public libraries with existing CommunityNet (CNet) fibre networks will be upgraded to a minimum speed of 50 megabits per second (Mbps).
New edition of Electronic records as documentary evidence (CGSB CAN/CGSB-72.34-2024) published
July 17, 2024
CGSB-72.34-2024 is Canada’s national standard for managing electronic records within recordkeeping/IT systems to ensure their future admissibility in legal proceedings as documentary evidence.
Summer Rider Reading Challenge in Saskatchewan
July 10, 2024
The Saskatchewan Library Association and the Saskatchewan Rider Foundation have teamed up to bring Saskatchewan residents an exciting Summer Rider Reading Challenge.
Navigating Copyright for Crown-Published Works: A Code of Best Practices for Libraries
July 9, 2024
This Crown copyright code provides a legal and practical exploration of fair dealing in the context of library stewardship activities for government publications in Canada.
Naviguer dans le droit d’auteur pour les œuvres publiées par la Couronne : un code de bonnes pratiques pour les bibliothèques
July 9, 2024
Ce code de droit d’auteur de la Couronne offre une exploration juridique et pratique de l’utilisation équitable dans le contexte des activités d’intendance des bibliothèques pour les publications gouvernementales au Canada.
Canadian Open Access Legal (COAL) Citation Guide now available
July 5, 2024
COAL-RJAL is freely available on CanLII, allowing anyone requiring a Canadian legal citation guide to access it online without financial barriers.
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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August 18, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
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.
June 27, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
April 16, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
April 14, 2024 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!
February 15, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
A/Division Manager, Client Services, Ottawa Public Library