National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS): Spring Update
June 13, 2019
The National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) Steering Committee shared an update on its work this week.
Call for Artist Residency: Library and Archives Canada + Archive/Counter-Archive
June 10, 2019
A unique experience to engage with audiovisual archival materials. Timeline: 3 months in Fall 2019 (Sept 15th – Dec 15th) Location: Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa Ontario Canada Support: …
Call for Papers: Play On! Research Colloquium
June 10, 2019
ROAAr invites papers and workshop proposals on the topic of play, games, and creative engagement in education and libraries for “Play On!,” a research colloquium on play in libraries.
NBA Finals 2019: Libraries Edition
June 10, 2019
The NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors have begun and the rivalry between their libraries is on!
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.
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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August 25, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
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, la Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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.