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.
Call for Proposals: 2020 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference
August 5, 2019
ALA is now accepting program proposals for the 2020 ALA Annual Conference to take place in Chicago, IL. on June 25-30, 2020.
Vivian Stieda Joins COPPUL as Executive Director
August 4, 2019
As of August 5, 2019, Vivian Stieda will begin work with COPPUL and will formally assume the role of Executive Director on September 6.
Call for Presentations: Government Information Day (East) 2019
July 31, 2019
Deadline for proposals: Thursday, October 31, 2019
CULC, ALA Denounce Macmillan Publishers’ eBook Lending Model
July 28, 2019
In response to Macmillan Publishers’ announcement of their new library ebook lending model, CULC and ALA have issued statements denouncing the changes and called on Macmillan CEO John Sargent to provide evidence to support claims in its announcements.
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) Releases 2018–2019 Salary Survey Report
July 28, 2019
In 2018-2019, Canadian CPI rose 3%, and median salaries in Canadian university libraries increased from $99,912 (Canadian dollars) to $100,699 (Canadian dollars), a rise of 0.8%.
Dublin, Ireland to Host 2020 IFLA World Library and Information Congress
July 26, 2019
The 2020 IFLA World Library and Information Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland from 15 – 21 August 2020.
Survey: Perceptions of Librarians on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Assistants
July 23, 2019
The purpose of the survey is to understand the relationship between librarians in Canada and the US and their understanding of AI in the workplace.
CFP: Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2020
July 22, 2019
Deadline for proposal submission is September 6th, 2019.
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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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!
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