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.
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.
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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‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies and Librarianship.ca wants you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fitting for an information professional!
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The heart and strength of libraries are the library workers. Without them, libraries cannot function. Libraries rely on their staff to provide service to their communities and to help their libraries and communities grow.
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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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