Call for Volunteers: Dalhousie SIM Alumni Association Executive and Committees
May 15, 2019
Looking for something exciting to put on your resume? Put your name forward for the School of Information Management Alumni Association executive and school committee positions!
Call for Proposals to Host Canada’s True North Science Boot Camp 2020
May 15, 2019
TNSBC helps to provide librarians with context and terminologies of science disciplines that will enable them to better engage with their faculty to provide research services.
Shifting Paradigms: Remuneration Models for Artists and Creative Industries in the Context of Copyright
May 15, 2019
House of Commons committee report makes 22 recommendations, including limiting scope of fair dealing and extending copyright to 70 years after the author’s death.
Lyne Da Salva Appointed New Director of uMontréal EBSI
May 14, 2019
Dr. Lyne Da Salva is the new Director of L’École de bibliotheconomie et des sciences de l’information (EBSI) at l’Université de Montréal.
Couldn’t Attend the 2019 GLAM Summit in Montreal?
May 13, 2019
For those who could not attend in person, recordings of the sessions are available from Library and Archives Canada’s YouTube Channel
Do Canadians want more diverse books?
May 12, 2019
62% of readers actively seek out books about diverse topics or experiences or by diverse authors. 31% of all respondents said they would read more if they were able to get access to more diverse books
Congratulations to the 2019 Algonquin LIT Award Winners
May 2, 2019
Congratulations to the award winners for this academic year!
Corey Mac Nason Memorial Award (Algonquin College)
April 23, 2019
The Corey Mac Nason Memorial Award will recognise a student who shows promise in cataloguing, classification or special collections, or who overcame obstacles while studying at Algonquin College.
University of Alberta – Academic Library Residency Program
April 17, 2019
The University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) invites applications from recent library school graduates interested in pursuing a career in academic libraries.
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2019 (First Round): Public Library Edition
April 15, 2019
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have begun and the rivalry between public libraries is heating up!
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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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.
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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.
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