Call for Papers: Festschrift for William F. E. Morley and Francess Halpenny
July 16, 2018
Papers of the Bibliographical Society of Canada (PBSC) is seeking material to commemorate the life and work of Bill Morley and Francess Halpenny.
Call for Proposals: Alberta Library Conference (ALC) 2019
July 8, 2018
Conference theme for 2019 is Find A Way.
#LibrarianFashion!
July 8, 2018
The IFLA New Professionals Special Interest Group invites colleagues from around the world to join its campaign called #LibrarianFashion!
CFLA Highlights Progress Made in Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives
June 22, 2018
The CFLA marked National Indigenous Peoples Day 2018 with a report highlighting the progress made towards implementing the recommendations in the CFLA Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s 2017 report and recommendations.
Canadian Collections Care Survey / Sondage canadien sur le soin des collections
June 17, 2018
The objective of this survey is to collect data that can be used for advocacy campaigns, fundraising, programming or planning by a variety of associations and organizations.
Call for Participation: Academic Librarians’ Workload Study
June 17, 2018
A study of factors that contribute to workload issues for academic librarians: “Factors associated with academic Librarians’ perceptions of workload”
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (May 2018)
June 8, 2018
The executive director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has provided an overview of activities since February 2018.
Heather Lank Nominated As New Parliamentary Librarian
June 8, 2018 2 comments
Dr. Lank has served in increasingly senior roles within the Senate of Canada administration for over 25 years. She is currently the Principal Clerk of the Senate Chamber Operations and Procedure Office, a position she has held since 2015.
VIU Honours Gene Anne Joseph with Honourary Degree
June 5, 2018
Gene Anne Joseph, the first librarian of First Nations heritage in BC, received a Doctor of Laws at VIU’s June 5 convocation ceremony
W3C Issues Updated Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
June 5, 2018
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 expands provisions for mobile, low vision, and cognitive and learning disabilities; international uptake in progress
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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