Copyright Act Review: GLAM Sector Recommendations vs Committee Recommendations
June 8, 2019
A look at the recommendations from the GLAM Sector with the recommendations made by the House Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) in its report on the Statutory Review of the Copyright Act.
Invitation to Participate: Negotiation Behaviour of Academic Librarians and Archivists
June 4, 2019
Did you negotiate your last job offer? Why or why not?
House of Commons Copyright Act Review Committee Tables Report
June 3, 2019
House of Commons committee report makes 36 recommendations, includes ones related to fair dealing, crown copyright, and artist resale rights.
New issue of Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (2019) published
June 3, 2019 1 comment
Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (ELIP) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal managed by students in the MLIS program at Western University.
BookNet Canada Study: Library users buy more books than those who don’t use libraries
May 29, 2019
Buyers who visited the library 10-14 times in the previous month purchased an average of 6.1 books in a given month.
Leslie Weir appointed as Librarian and Archivist of Canada
May 27, 2019
Leslie Weir will be the first woman to become Librarian and Archivist of Canada since the merging of these two institutions.
Save the Date: From Accountability to Memory ACA@UBC 12th Annual Seminar and Symposium
May 25, 2019
Theme: From Accountability to Memory: The Duty to Document, the Right to Destroy, the Need to Preserve
Invitation To Contribute to the GLAM Value Study
May 22, 2019
The study will analyze the social and economic impacts of the sector on the basis of data provided by Canadian GLAMs as well as on the basis of a survey of the Canadian population.
New OCLC Research Report – Maple Leaves: Discovering Canada Through the Published Record
May 21, 2019
Is Lucy Maud Montgomery the most influential Canadian in the published record?
You’re Invited to the International Police Museums Conference in Calgary!
May 21, 2019
This conference is designed to appeal to people working in fields that include archives, museums, storytelling, history, and culture.
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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April 27, 2025 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!
April 15, 2025 by Rachel Manes and Madeleine McGregor
To help bridge the gap between graduation and building your career in the field, we’ve gathered advice from seasoned library and information professionals across Canada.
March 2, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas