Rina Hadziev Joins Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) as Executive Director
September 18, 2019
The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) today announced the appointment of Rina Hadziev as Executive Director. She succeeds Michael Ciccone who left CELA in August to join the London Public Library as Chief Executive Officer.
The Future of the Public Library: rabble Series Explores Libraries and Social Change
September 18, 2019
A look at how libraries across the country are re-imagining these public spaces and contributing in new and innovated ways to improve the social fabric of their communities.
Call for Proposals: ABC Copyright Conference 2020
September 16, 2019
The ABC Copyright Conference 2020 will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, on May 20 and 21, 2020, hosted by the University of Alberta.
Catharine “Kitty” Cocks (1934-2019)
September 16, 2019
The funeral, followed by a Celebration of Life, will be on Sunday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral, 414 Sparks Street, Ottawa.
Upcoming CAUT Librarians and Archivists’ Conference on Library Reorganizations
September 5, 2019
October 25, 2019 at 9:00am – October 26, 2019 at 5:00pm Delta Ottawa City Centre Conference Agenda Academic libraries and archives across Canada are facing reorganization and restructuring. These initiatives …
Nelson Webinar Series on Truth and Reconciliation in K-12 and Post-Secondary Education
September 4, 2019
Nelson Education is hosting a series of webinars this Fall to explore strategies that will assist educators in achieving their goals of Indigenization and move closer towards reconciliation.
Young Canada Works Receives Additional $5.5 Million in Funding
August 28, 2019
The additional funding will be divided between the program’s five national delivery partners: the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Council of Archives, the National Trust for Canada, the Fédération des milieux documentaires, and the Cultural Human Resources Council:
IFLA to Live-stream Selected WLIC Sessions
August 24, 2019
IFLA will live-stream 11 plenary and concurrent sessions of the 2019 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).
Promotional Materials Available for Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
August 20, 2019
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, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
Next Steps in Advancing Changes to Crown Copyright: A Letter from the Library and Archives Community
August 6, 2019
A letter from Canada’s library and archival community to the Ministers of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism and the President of the Treasury Board of Canada proposing next steps for the Government of Canada to take towards changes to Crown Copyright.
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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