Call for Volunteers: Librarians Without Borders Guatemala 2020 Service Trip
February 5, 2020
Librarians Without Borders (LWB) is inviting members of the librarianship community to volunteer on their 2020 service trip to Guatemala from April 23 to May 3, 2020.
Funding Opportunity via Accessibility Standards Canada
February 5, 2020
The Accessibility Standards Canada grants and contributions program supports research projects that try to find, take away and stop obstacles to accessibility.
CFLA Updates: AGM, New Board of Directors
January 29, 2020
Julie McKenna selected as Chair of the CFLA Board of Directors; Todd Kyle (Vice-Chair); Kirk MacLeod (Secretary); Mary Chevreau (Treasurer); Vivian Lewis (Member at Large)
Ottawa Public Library / Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility Design
January 26, 2020
On January 23, 2020, the City of Ottawa and the Government of Canada revealed the proposed architectural design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility.
Kimberley Foundation Initiative to Support Libraries Serving Small Communities
January 15, 2020
The Pat Morris Communities Matter Initiative will offer grants to Canadian libraries serving small communities to support acquisitions, programming, and outreach activities.
Extension for Young Canada Works Summer Projects Applications
January 14, 2020
The deadline is now Wednesday, January 22, 2020, for the archival community and the library community (for libraries operating in English).
LAC Announces Recipients of $2.3 Million in Funding to Preserve Indigenous Culture and Languages
January 8, 2020
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) this week announced the funding of 31 projects through the Listen, Hear Our Voices initiative “to help Indigenous organizations to digitize their existing culture and language recordings, and build the skills, knowledge and resources they need to carry out this work in their communities.”
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.
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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