Dublin, Ireland to Host 2020 IFLA World Library and Information Congress
July 26, 2019
The 2020 IFLA World Library and Information Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland from 15 – 21 August 2020.
Survey: Perceptions of Librarians on Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Assistants
July 23, 2019
The purpose of the survey is to understand the relationship between librarians in Canada and the US and their understanding of AI in the workplace.
CFP: Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2020
July 22, 2019
Deadline for proposal submission is September 6th, 2019.
Summary Report on LAC Forum with University Partners on Disruptive Technologies
July 22, 2019
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has released a summary report from the Second LAC Forum with University Partners on Disruptive Technologies in Memory Institutions and Academia, held in March 2019 in Ottawa.
2019 State of Canadian UX Survey
July 22, 2019
The report will track a variety of indices, from demographics to practice maturity levels, training sources to UX salary figures, roles to design, research and collaboration toolsets, etc.
2018 Canadian Law Libraries Salary Survey Results
July 22, 2019
Results from the 2018 joint salary survey conducted by the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) and the Toronto Association of Law Libraries (TALL).
Save the Date: Government Information Day (East) 2019
July 18, 2019
Government Information Day brings together librarians, experts, and practitioners to discuss innovations, ideas, and plans for the access and delivery of government information in all of its formats.
IFLA Survey of LGBTIQ+ Library Resources and Services
July 8, 2019
The purpose of this survey is to determine how libraries around the world recognize and meet the needs of LGBTIQ+ populations, as well as the need for cisgender and/or heterosexual populations to have access to information and resources about LGBTIQ+ people and issues.
Bestselling Indigenous Books in Canada
July 2, 2019
What were the bestselling Indigenous books in Canada over the past 52 weeks?
CFLA and NIKLA Release First Nations, Métis, and Inuit – Indigenous Ontology (FNMIIO)
July 1, 2019
The Indigenous Ontology is a working list of Indigenous Names to better reflect how Indigenous people currently prefer to refer to themselves.
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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